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Wordsworth Grasmere
About
In 1799, while on a walking tour of the Lake District, William Wordsworth saw Dove Cottage in Grasmere and decided to make it his home. He had known the valley as a boy, describing it as ‘paradise’. Within a few weeks, Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy had moved in and were busily furnishing the home and planning a garden. It was whilst living here that Wordsworth produced most of his best-loved poems, and Dorothy wrote her fascinating Grasmere journal.
From 17 April to 12 May 2021, the Garden-Orchard and The Woodland at Wordsworth Grasmere are open.
Wander through the Garden-Orchard, peeking into the windows of Dove Cottage as you pass by. Dream up poems on the terrace as Wordsworth would have done. Explore The Woodland to the side of the garden, make your way up the winding path to take a seat at the top and watch the lake glittering through the trees. Our guides will be on hand to give an introduction to the hamlet of Town End and the Wordsworths, answer any questions and have a long-awaited chat.
We suggest allowing around 1 hour for your visit.
There is no need to book in advance. Tickets can be purchased when you arrive.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
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18 May to 28 June
Tuesday to Saturday
10am–5pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 4.20pm & to the Museum is 4.30pm)
29 June to 31 October
Monday to Sunday
10am–5pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 4.20pm & to the Museum is 4.30pm)
Guide Prices
Dove Cottage, Museum, Garden-Orchard & The Woodland
Adult - £12.00
Concession - £8.50
Child 6–16 years (5s and under free) - £5.00
1 Adult Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) - £20.00
2 Adult Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £32.00
Museum, Garden-Orchard & The Woodland
Adult - £8.50
Concession - £7.50
Child 6–16 years (5s and under free) - £4.00
1 Adult Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) - £15.00
2 Adult Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £23.00
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - As Dove Cottage is an historic building, we have been unable to make provision for disabled access. However most wheelchairs will find the ground floor accessible
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee) - Advance booking available on www.wordsworth.org.uk
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent527
- Very Good301
- Average57
- Poor5
- Terrible3
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2021 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Related
Wordsworth Grasmere - Meetings, GrasmereA visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Bus: Hop on the regular 599 open top service from Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside. Sit back, relax and admire the stunning views across the Lakes. The 555 also runs regularly between Keswick, Grasmere, Windermere and Kendal. The bus stops just across the Road from Wordsworth Grasmere.By bike: There are cycle parking stands near the attraction's restaurant.On Foot: There is an easy and safe two-minute walking route from Grasmere to Wordsworth Grasmere along Stock Lane. There is also a lakeside path or the Coffin Trail Bridleway which links Grasmere to Rydal near Ambleside. Both are fairly easy-going routes with great views.By Car: Leave the M6 at jct 36, follow signs for Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside. Wordsworth Grasmere is located on the A591, the main Kendal to Keswick road through the Lake District, just South of the Grasmere mini roundabout.Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere station is 8 miles away.
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