Discover what life was like for the Wordsworth family over 200 years ago.
Nestled away in a beautiful historic hamlet in Grasmere, sits Dove Cottage, home of the great English poet, William Wordsworth and his sister, Dorothy.
Allow your imagination to roam to a different time and place. Our open plan galleries are light and spacious, with lift access throughout. A stunning view of the landscape around Grasmere can be appreciated from our accessible viewing station.
A hearing loop ensures all visitors can enjoy the full sensory experience of Wordsworth Grasmere, facilitating access to the introductory Dove Cottage film, the sound effects in the cottage and in the museum galleries. Our staff are trained in disability awareness, and access information can be found on our website.
Nowhere else does so much of a great writer’s work remain in the place where it was inspired and written.
