Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
Peaceful community garden beside St Oswald’s Church and the River Rothay, created in memory of William Wordsworth and filled with Lakeland slate and daffodils.
About Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
The Wordsworth Daffodil Garden is a small but meaningful green space between St Oswald’s churchyard and the River Rothay in the heart of Grasmere. Opened in 2003, it was created as a community memorial to William Wordsworth and his connection with the landscape and daffodils.
Lakeland slate paving stones form part of the garden’s character, while daffodils provide the strongest seasonal display in spring. The project is linked to Friends of Grasmere, which uses participation and donations connected with the garden to support local charities and heritage in the Vale of Grasmere.
The garden is free to enter and takes only a short time to explore, but it works particularly well alongside St Oswald’s Church, the Wordsworth family graves and nearby Grasmere Gingerbread. It is a reflective rather than activity-led attraction, and one of the easiest literary stops to include in a village walk.
Our local note
Small, free and full of local meaning, especially when combined with St Oswald’s Church and the Wordsworth graves next door.
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