Skip to main content
Museum

Wordsworth Grasmere

Dove Cottage

View on Google Maps

Photo: Ron Nicholas

About Wordsworth Grasmere

Explore the life and works of William Wordsworth at his former Lake District home, featuring museum exhibits, beautiful gardens, and family facilities including a restaurant and picnic areas.

What's nearby

  • Daffodil Hotel & Spa 150m away
  • Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show and CAR PARK 200m away
  • Grasmere School and Nursery 450m away
  • Mountain Warehouse Grasmere 450m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Fine M

We had such a wonderful time here! Our visit was mostly inspired by watching The Other Bennet Sister, and our interest in William and Dorothy Wordsworth has grown even more since our visit. We enjoyed the exhibitions very much (shoutout to Pepper the dog, and the harp needle case!), had a delicious soup in the café, and found the cottage tour the highlight of our day. The woodlands and orchard behind the cottage are such a treat as well, especially on a sunny day like we had. Thanks so much to the lovely staff for being incredibly helpful and knowledgeable (and providing us with recommendations for swimming spots nearby!)

· via Google

Richard

Inspirational! Our tour guide was a poet. Poetry gives us an insight into the human nature and its relation to the natural world.

· via Google

Pete

A lovely village. Beautiful historic buildings and the home of Wordsworth. Visit the museum and tour Dove Cottage. The Wordsworth family graves and Daffodil Garden. .

· via Google

Amit Das

A historic spot that’s definitely worth visiting if you’re in Grasmere. The only downside is the parking, which has a minimum stay of four hours. However, if you plan ahead, it’s a great place to leave your car and take a leisurely walk through the charming streets of Grasmere.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this museum and cottage offer a fascinating insight into William Wordsworth's life, with well-preserved rooms, interesting artifacts, and beautiful gardens. They also highlight the knowledgeable and passionate guides who enhance the experience. Guests mention the convenient parking and the cafe with plenty of seating and reasonable prices.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Town End, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9PP Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (1,350 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Grasmere