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Grasmere
Type:Village
Cumbria
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Grasmere is perhaps best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found." Set alongside Grasmere Lake, Grasmere is shrouded by a panorama of fells and mountains that provide the atmosphere so beloved of Wordsworth and the Romantic poets. Old cottages, faced with pebbledash, and houses of bluish-green local slate vie for attention along the twisty streets of the village. Victorian villas sit comfortably beside hotels, galleries and shops catering to tourists. The local church of St. Oswald's, in the centre of Grasmere, has a history stretching from the 13thC, and is the final resting place of William Wordsworth. Wordsworth's memory is heavy throughout Grasmere with his former home, Dove Cottage being one of the most popular attractions in Grasmere along with a museum dedicated to Wordsworth. Wordsworth's later dwelling at nearby Rydal Mount can also be visited. Gingerbread lovers are strongly recommended to stop for a treat at the famous Grasmere Gingerbread shop near the church!
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Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley.…
0.86 miles awayArt gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and…
0.97 miles awayGrasmere lake lies to the south of Grasmere village, around which there are some gentle…
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A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain…
1.16 miles awayHelm Crag is a famous fells in the central Lake District situated to the north of…
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National Trust property on main footpath up to Langdale Pikes. A lovely river walk past…
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National Trust property in Great Langdale. 40ft vertical drop in spectacular scenery.…
1.85 miles away Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind…
1.87 miles awayRydal Water is one of the smallest lakes and is very popular partly because of its…
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On the Brathay river, Colwith Force is a stunning waterfall with a drop of 55ft. Look for…
2.29 miles away Wordsworth's best loved family home for 37 years. It was here that he wrote many of his…
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For many people their first view of the Langdale Pikes is the famous one across Lake…
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Image & Reality, exploring the life of the Armitt's most famous member. Beatrix Potter…
3.5 miles away 9 hole mini golf course, putting green, tennis courts, crazy golf, bowling green, infant…
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Fairfield sits at the head of the valley immediately north of Ambleside. The Fairfield…
3.66 miles away Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery…
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