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‘One of the best Museum experiences in my life (I’ve been to many)…This museum experience will stay with me for many years, delighting, inspiring and comforting me, just as Wordsworth’s experience of the daffodils came oft to his inner eye. Thank you. I would recommend this to anyone…’
Visitor, June 2022
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“When I was writing The Other Bennet Sister, I was searching for some form of literature that might break through the emotional reserve Mary has built up around herself. I quickly concluded it must be poetry and once I’d decided that, I knew it had to be Wordsworth.”
Janice Hadlow

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‘Excellent to visit, perfect size, great activities, the whole family loved it. Really well balanced between guide … who was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly… and self explore, you get to know just how impressive the Wordsworths were and still to this day. Would highly recommend a visit… and your ticket lasts a year!’
Tripadvisor review, August 2023
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‘The children’s area was wonderful: my 13-year old son (who has dysgraphia and ADHD) sat and wrote two wonderful nature poems and then tried writing with the quill pens – he thoroughly enjoyed the visit.’
Visitor, August 2022
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‘We thoroughly enjoyed our stop at the cafe here at Wordsworth Grasmere museum. There is a snug area just past the cafe with comfortable chairs, books, crafting materials for children and toys. Our little one really enjoyed doing some drawing and playing with the toys available.’
Tripadviser review, March 2025
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‘My party absolutely loved the whole experience. The house and gardens have a real spiritual feel and learning about the Wordsworth’s was really inspiring. One of the best days out I’ve had in a while.’
Visitor, August 2022
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‘Dove Cottage is the most charming spot in the Lake District. You can sense the presence of the Wordsworths in their home and garden and then have it all explained at the friendly museum next-door. Come rain or shine, I recommend a visit to Wordsworth Grasmere.’
Sir Ian McKellen

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‘We are not fans of Wordsworth and knew little about him – but appreciate his contribution to English Literature and the Lake District. It is therefore quite telling when we say this was one of the best museums we have been to.’
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[H3] 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.

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[H3] BBC drama sparks renewed interest in William Wordsworth
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[H3] Wordsworth Trust says farewell to its Chair and welcomes his successor
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[H2] Discover the poetry, objects and people behind the BBC series

Through poetry, journals, woodland walks and hidden garden corners, experience Wordsworth Grasmere through the objects and landscapes that inspired The Other Bennet Sister.
Dress in Regency costume, read poetry in the Garden-Orchard, explore the Woodland trail and discover the poetry that opened Mary’s imagination to the healing power of Nature.

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[H3] The Other Bennet Sister Trail
A self guided experience at Wordsworth Grasmere
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1Read from Lyrical Ballads in the Front Kitchen and find Poems in Two Volumes open to “Composed upon Westminster Bridge” upstairs.2Sit amongst the flowers with a copy of Lyrical Ballads, take photographs in Regency dress.3Follow the Woodland path uphill and experience the landscape as Dorothy Wordsworth did 200 years ago.4Hidden amongst the flowers is a slate inscribed with lines from Wordsworth’s poem ‘Lucy’.5See the first edition of Lyrical Ballads in its original board covers, as Mary would have known it and Discover how Wordsworth pressed the ‘re-set button on English poetry’.

[H3] 1. Dove Cottage
Discover the place where radical poetry was written, read and shared.
Read from Lyrical Ballads in the Front Kitchen and find ‘Composed upon Westminster Bridge’ upstairs.
Try on Regency-inspired bonnets and accessories and immerse yourself in the world of the Wordsworths.
[H3] 2. Garden-Orchard
Sit amongst the flowers with a copy of Lyrical Ballads, take photographs in Regency dress, or prepare for adventure with stretches inspired by Mary’s Scafell Pike climb in The Other Bennet Sister.
[H3] 3. Woodland Walk
Follow the Woodland path uphill and experience the landscape as Dorothy Wordsworth did 200 years ago.
Dorothy was one of the Lake District’s early women mountaineers and climbed Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, in 1818.
Take a moment to rest at the top and enjoy spectacular views across the Vale of Grasmere.
[H3] 4. 'A violet by a mossy stone'
Hidden amongst the flowers is a slate inscribed with lines from Wordsworth’s poem ‘She Dwelt among the Untrodden Ways’:
“A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!”
Take time to look closely and discover beauty in unexpected places.
[H3] 5. Museum
Discover how Wordsworth pressed the ‘re-set button on English poetry’ and how his perspective on life is still inspiring 250 years after his birth.
See the first edition of Lyrical Ballads in its original board covers, as Mary would have known it, alongside first editions of Poems in Two Volumes, A Guide to the Lakes, and Dorothy Wordsworth’s Grasmere journal. You can even have a go at writing with quill and ink!
[H3] Walk with Dorothy
Inspired by Dorothy’s love of walking and observation?
Continue exploring the landscapes she loved with the Dorothy Wordsworth Walks app featuring routes inspired by Dorothy’s journals and journeys through the Lake District.

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[H2] The Other Bennet Sister
The Other Bennet Sister is a beautiful welcome to the spirit of Wordsworth’s poetry, through the eyes of one of literature’s most overlooked heroines.
£10.99

[H2] Lyrical Ballads
1798 and 1802 – Wordsworth and Coleridge
£10.99

[H2] Guide to the Lakes
William Wordsworth’s Guide to the Lakes gives a first-hand account of his feelings about the unique countryside that was the source of his inspiration.
£10.99

[H2] The Essential Wordsworths – Anthology Bundle
The Essential Wordsworths – a bundle of two books with an essential selection from William and Dorothy’s works – the perfect pocket-sized gift for new or familiar readers!
was £17.98 NOW £14.40

[H2] The Major Works – William Wordsworth
Bringing together a unique combination of Wordsworth’s poetry and prose – all the major poems, complemented by important letters, prefaces, and essays – to give the essence of his work and thinking.
£13.99

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The Other Bennet Sister The Legacy of William and Dorothy Wordsworth in The Other Bennet Sister
[H3] The Legacy of William and Dorothy Wordsworth in The Other Bennet Sister
30th April 2026 BBC drama sparks renewed interest in William Wordsworth
[H3] BBC drama sparks renewed interest in William Wordsworth
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[H6] "I think these years have been the very happiest of my life"
Dorothy Wordsworth describing her time at Dove Cottage in a letter to Mrs Thomas Clarkson in 1805

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[H1] 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.
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[H6] "A lovely day. Read Boswell in the house in the morning, and after dinner under the bright yellow leaves of the orchard. The pear trees a bright yellow. The apple trees still green. A sweet lovely afternoon.... "
Dorothy Wordsworth, Sunday 14th September 1800, extract from her Grasmere journal

[H1] The Garden-Orchard & the Woodland

The Garden-Orchard behind Dove Cottage has been restored to resemble the ‘domestic slip of mountain’ that William and Dorothy lovingly created. Wordsworth described this humble fell-side garden as ‘the loveliest spot man hath ever found’ and the feelings of joy, solace and inspiration it provided can still be felt in this special place. Whether you encounter bluebells in spring or snowdrops in winter, the Garden-Orchard is stunning in all seasons.
The Woodland is a wild space where you can play, explore and notice the little details in Nature that we might usually miss.
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[H6] This plot of orchard-ground is ours; My trees they are, my Sister’s flowers; Here rest your wings when they are weary; Here lodge as in a sanctuary!

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When William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere aged 29, he was largely unknown and was writing innovative poetry that came as a shocking contrast to the fashionable verses of the time. His poetry centred on the ideals of love of Nature, the power of the imagination and the importance of empathy for others. This was poetry for a new age, and his writing still has the power to speak to us today.
Our new Museum tells the story of Wordsworth’s radical and creative life through a collection of handwritten manuscripts, journals, letters, published poetry and personal items. It features contemporary voices from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage to people living and working in Cumbria today.
There are hands-on things to do for all ages, including a working printing press and quill & ink writing. Finishing your visit atop the Viewing Station, take a moment to reflect and appreciate Grasmere Vale, which Wordsworth described as ‘paradise’.
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Whether you live in Cumbria or in a distant place, there are always plenty of events to join in with at Wordsworth Grasmere!

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09 dec 202506 jun 2026What We TreasureThis interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere troveSpecial Exhibition
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Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder, curiosity and

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[H3] Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder, curiosity and affection.
We invite you to think like a curator: what makes something a treasure? Is it fame? Rarity? Talent? Emotion?
Explore how art becomes meaningful and share what speaks to you most and why.

[H3] Time
9th December 2025 10:00 am(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Location
Special Exhibition

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Free with admission

01 may 202601 may 2026Dove Cottage Young PoetsThis group for Cumbrians aged 13-19 meets fortnightly to read, discuss and write poetry.
[H3] Event Details
This well-established free group for young people aged 13-19 meets fortnightly (in term time) on Fridays from 4-6pm on Zoom. Participants read, discuss and write poetry with Cumbrian poet Katie

[H3] Event Details

This well-established free group for young people aged 13-19 meets fortnightly (in term time) on Fridays from 4-6pm on Zoom. Participants read, discuss and write poetry with Cumbrian poet Katie Hale. The group looks at a range of contemporary and historical poems each week and creates their own work in response, with support from Katie and the group.
Young writers can also attend and perform at poetry events and meet other young writers with regular visits to Wordsworth Grasmere.
If you live in Cumbria, are aged between 13-19 and would be interested in joining Dove Cottage Young Poets then please get in touch by emailing Zoe McLain at education@wordsworth.org.uk

[H3] Time
1st May 2026 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Price
Free
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
07 may 202607 may 2026Little WanderersThese early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful.Learning Space
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These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s

[H3] Event Details

These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry, Dorothy’s journal, and their lives at Dove Cottage 200 years ago. For families with children under 5.
7 May: Creepy Crawlies
14 May: Botanical Bits and Bobs
21 May: A Spirit in the Woods
No session on the 28 May – half term.
4 June: Picnics
11 June: Bird Sounds
18 June: Summer Waters
No session on 25 June.
2 July: Magical Woodland
9 July: Forage and Find
16 July: A Celebration of Summer
Break for the summer holidays. Autumn term sessions begin on 10 September.
How to book
Free for all families – just turn up! We thank Grasmere School & Nursery for supporting this event. Parking is free for participants.
Spring/ Summer Location: The Sensory Garden, Wordsworth Grasmere
Autumn/ Winter Location: The Learning Space, Wordsworth Grasmere

[H3] Time
7th May 2026 10:15 am(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Location
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

[H3] Price
Free
Hybrid (Learning Space & Online)Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
07 may 202607 may 2026Dove Cottage PoetsThis informal poetry-writing group meets each month for conversation, collaboration, and friendly critique.Hybrid (Learning Space & Online)
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This informal poetry-writing group meets each month for conversation, collaboration, and friendly critique. Meetings range from member-led sessions on a particular theme or technique to sharing poems that members have

[H3] Event Details

This informal poetry-writing group meets each month for conversation, collaboration, and friendly critique. Meetings range from member-led sessions on a particular theme or technique to sharing poems that members have written or enjoyed. This hybrid session takes place both on Zoom and in the Learning Space at Wordsworth Grasmere. Booking is essential.
Contact us at enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk to join the mailing list.

[H3] Time
7th May 2026 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)

[H3] Location
Hybrid (Learning Space & Online)Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

[H3] Price
Free
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
14 may 202614 may 2026Little WanderersThese early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful.Learning Space
[H3] Event Details
These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s

[H3] Event Details

These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry, Dorothy’s journal, and their lives at Dove Cottage 200 years ago. For families with children under 5.
7 May: Creepy Crawlies
14 May: Botanical Bits and Bobs
21 May: A Spirit in the Woods
No session on the 28 May – half term.
4 June: Picnics
11 June: Bird Sounds
18 June: Summer Waters
No session on 25 June.
2 July: Magical Woodland
9 July: Forage and Find
16 July: A Celebration of Summer
Break for the summer holidays. Autumn term sessions begin on 10 September.
How to book
Free for all families – just turn up! We thank Grasmere School & Nursery for supporting this event. Parking is free for participants.
Spring/ Summer Location: The Sensory Garden, Wordsworth Grasmere
Autumn/ Winter Location: The Learning Space, Wordsworth Grasmere

[H3] Time
14th May 2026 10:15 am(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Location
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

[H3] Price
Free

15 may 202615 may 2026Dove Cottage Young PoetsThis group for Cumbrians aged 13-19 meets fortnightly to read, discuss and write poetry.
[H3] Event Details
This well-established free group for young people aged 13-19 meets fortnightly (in term time) on Fridays from 4-6pm on Zoom. Participants read, discuss and write poetry with Cumbrian poet Katie

[H3] Event Details

This well-established free group for young people aged 13-19 meets fortnightly (in term time) on Fridays from 4-6pm on Zoom. Participants read, discuss and write poetry with Cumbrian poet Katie Hale. The group looks at a range of contemporary and historical poems each week and creates their own work in response, with support from Katie and the group.
Young writers can also attend and perform at poetry events and meet other young writers with regular visits to Wordsworth Grasmere.
If you live in Cumbria, are aged between 13-19 and would be interested in joining Dove Cottage Young Poets then please get in touch by emailing Zoe McLain at education@wordsworth.org.uk

[H3] Time
15th May 2026 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Price
Free
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
21 may 202621 may 2026Little WanderersThese early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful.Learning Space
[H3] Event Details
These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s

[H3] Event Details

These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry, Dorothy’s journal, and their lives at Dove Cottage 200 years ago. For families with children under 5.
7 May: Creepy Crawlies
14 May: Botanical Bits and Bobs
21 May: A Spirit in the Woods
No session on the 28 May – half term.
4 June: Picnics
11 June: Bird Sounds
18 June: Summer Waters
No session on 25 June.
2 July: Magical Woodland
9 July: Forage and Find
16 July: A Celebration of Summer
Break for the summer holidays. Autumn term sessions begin on 10 September.
How to book
Free for all families – just turn up! We thank Grasmere School & Nursery for supporting this event. Parking is free for participants.
Spring/ Summer Location: The Sensory Garden, Wordsworth Grasmere
Autumn/ Winter Location: The Learning Space, Wordsworth Grasmere

[H3] Time
21st May 2026 10:15 am(GMT+00:00)

[H3] Location
Learning SpaceWordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

[H3] Price
Free

25 may 202625 may 2026Discover PoetryThese friendly poetry evenings are for poetry enthusiasts and poetry beginners alike.Online Event
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Sit down with a cup of tea and talk about poetry in a lively group hosted by poet Polly Atkin.
Share your thoughts and ideas about a selection of classic and

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Sit down with a cup of tea and talk about poetry in a lively group hosted by poet Polly Atkin.
Share your thoughts and ideas about a selection of classic and contemporary poems inspired by the changing seasons and current events.
These friendly poetry evenings are for poetry enthusiasts and poetry beginners alike.
Discover Poetry currently takes place on Zoom. Email enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk to be added to the mailing list. Joining information is emailed a few days before each meeting.

[H3] Time
25th May 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+01:00)

[H3] Location
Online Event

[H3] Price
Free

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