Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere and discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets

In 1799 William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere aged 29, largely unknown and writing innovative poetry in a new style. Whilst living at Dove Cottage with his family, Wordsworth wrote many of his greatest poems and his sister, Dorothy, kept her Grasmere journal. Visit Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere and discover the story of this remarkable time in his life.

Explore the Garden-Orchard and the Woodland, enjoy spectacular views from the Viewing Station and discover Wordsworth’s radical and creative life in the Museum.

With so much to do, you’ll lose track of time – our immersive family experience has something for everyone: interactive displays, fun hands-on activities, trails and even our own Minecraft world.

Wordsworth's Dove Cottage

Step into another century as you experience William Wordsworth’s life at Dove Cottage. Wordsworth and his family lived in this humble Lake District cottage from 1799 to 1808.

Today, Dove Cottage has been brought back to life and the sights, sounds and smells evoke memories of over 200 years ago. Little moments taken from the Wordsworths’ poems, journals and letters have been recreated, telling the story of their life here. In this time of ‘plain living and high thinking’, the everyday mixed with the extraordinary. It was whilst living here, amongst the hustle and bustle of daily life, that Wordsworth wrote many of his greatest poems and his sister Dorothy kept her fascinating Grasmere journal. 

The Garden-Orchard & the Woodland

The Garden-Orchard behind Dove Cottage has been restored to mirror the ‘domestic slip of mountain’ that William and Dorothy lovingly cultivated.

Wordsworth called this modest fell-side garden ‘the loveliest spot man hath ever found,’ and the feelings of joy, solace, and inspiration it once provided can still be experienced in this unique place. Whether you encounter bluebells in spring or snowdrops in winter, the Garden-Orchard is breathtaking year-round.

The Woodland is a wild space where you can play, explore, and notice the small details in Nature that often go unnoticed.

What to expect at the Wordsworth Museum

• The newly revamped Museum narrates the story of Wordsworth’s revolutionary and creative life through a collection of handwritten manuscripts, journals, letters, published poetry, and personal belongings.
• It includes contemporary voices, ranging from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage to individuals living and working in Cumbria today.
• There are interactive exhibits for all ages, including a functioning printing press and opportunities to write with quill and ink.
• End your visit at the Viewing Station, where you can pause to reflect and admire the Grasmere Vale, which Wordsworth once called ‘paradise.’

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