Private Tour
Private Tour: William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour takes you to:
• Grasmere Village where William Wordsworth lived.
• Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797.
• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854.
• The Wordsworth family graves.
• St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped.
• Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808.
• Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well.
• Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's home from 1813 to his death in 1850. (not Fridays and Saturdays)
• Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house.
• Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two poems.
• Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826.
• Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
St Oswald's Church
Our tour starts with a drive to Grasmere Village. Here you will see St Oswald's Church and the Wordsworth family graves which are one of the most visited places in the Lake District. Grasmere is also the name of a lake just outside the village itself. 'The loveliest spot that man hath ever found' is how Wordsworth described this most beautiful area of the Lake District. The small island in the middle of the lake was a favourite place which he often visited while he was living at Dove Cottage.
Allan Bank
Wordsworth's family quickly expanded, with the arrival of three children in four years, and so they left Dove Cottage in 1808 to seek larger lodgings at Allan Bank on a hill overlooking the village. We will get to see this from the outside.
Options
Hotel Departure 9:00am
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tour to one of the most beautiful places in England
Compass01856193551,
May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour did a great job of combining information about the lives of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with visit to the scenic places that were the basis for Wordsworth's poetry. I mention Dorothy as well as William because Gillian, our guide, made numerous references to Dorothy's journal to provide insight as to what they were thinking and doing when Wordsworth wrote his great poetry (with her support). Seeing the areas that inspired Wordsworth was wonderful because, even if one were uninterested in Wordsworth's poetry, the landscape is beautiful and unspoiled. This tour was a wonderful experience.
A Stroll and Sleeping in the Quiet Village
geraldgR5628TK,
Feb 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I stayed at William Wadworths house/Hotel back in June 1987 with two Dear friends of mine . I was driving for a occupation over the years part time . I walked around Grasmere one night looking at the antique shops and restaurants that were inside some of these bed & breakfasts hotels with smoke coming out from their fireplaces . This is a Very Cozy little village . I loved it a lot . Its so Peaceful and quiet with all its country Smells .
William Wordsworth tour
Innogen3,
May 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable Nothing was too much trouble and we would certainly use English Lakes Tours again and recommend them to our friends and family
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