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Wordsworth Grasmere
About
"The loveliest spot that man hath ever found"
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Dove Cottage, the Grasmere home of poet William Wordsworth. Wander through the Garden-Orchard Wordsworth called ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’. Uncover Wordsworth’s radical and creative life story in the Museum and enjoy breathtaking views of Grasmere Vale from the new Viewing Station.
Parts of our site are opening throughout 2020 because of our redevelopment project. Check our website before you visit to see what will be open.
Gift Shop
Well-stocked gift and bookshop.
Tea Room
Large cafe and tearoom selling cakes, snacks, lunches, ice-cream, refreshments and meals throughout the day. Locally sourced, wholesome food.
There is ample parking.
Dove Cottage Garden
Today, the garden is as it was in Wordsworth's day; restored to how it is described in Dorothy Wordsworth's diaries. In 1799, a few days after moving into Dove Cottage, Wordsworth wrote: "D is much pleased with the house and appurtenances the orchard especially; in imagination she has already built a seat with a summer shed on the highest platform in this our little domestic slip of mountain."
Stroll around and see the same plants they loved and the views they enjoyed, inspiring Wordsworth's poem, 'A Farewell' in which he calls it,
"Sweet garden-orchard, eminently fair,
The loveliest spot that man hath ever found".
Opening Times
| Season (7 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:30 |
| Season (1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:30 |
* The reopening of Wordsworth Grasmere will be postponed until further notice, following the advice from Public Health England in relation to COVID-19.
Guide Prices
Adult: £12.00 | 17-19 year olds, students and those showing evidence of use of public transport, job seekers/disability allowance or equivalent £8.50 | Child 6-16 years £5.00 (5s and under free)
1 Adult and children* £20.00 | 2 Adults and children* £32.00
*This is a family party or equivalent, it does not include groups from schools, clubs or associations.
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)
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
Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Excellent521
- Very Good298
- Average56
- Poor5
- Terrible3
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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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