Wordsworth Grasmere

The Grasmere literary attraction centred on Dove Cottage, with an interactive museum, garden-orchard, woodland, exhibitions, café and shop.

Wordsworth Grasmere is the visitor attraction centred on Dove Cottage, where William Wordsworth lived with his sister Dorothy from 1799. A visit combines a timed introduction to the cottage with access to the interactive museum, special exhibition gallery, garden-orchard, woodland and viewing areas. The site also includes a café and shop. Dove Cottage entry is timed and can sell out, so advance booking is sensible. Admission, parking and opening arrangements can change, while assistance-dog and accessibility provision varies across the historic and modern buildings. Check the official access guide and reserve an accessible parking space in advance when required.