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William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 40 minutes

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 best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850.

• 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 of his 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

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

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

No Children under the age of 7

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / comfort stops

Entry into Dove Cottage is included in the price

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

Food and drinks

What To Expect

1

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.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ambleside Departure 9:20am

Starting point:
Ambleside LA22, UK

Bowness Departure 9:08am

Starting point:
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23, UK

Windermere Departure 9:00am

Starting point:
Windermere LA23, UK

Reviews

4.64

11 reviews

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  • WW for the win

    Meriah D,

    Jun 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jillian was an expert historian, full of stories about William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. It was a fun tour.

  • Everything about this...

    BAKHTAVAR M,

    May 7, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    Everything about this particular trip was lovely. The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.

  • Wordsworth tour

    RA H,

    Sep 1, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    The Wordsworth museum plus being able to actually go into his homes was amazing. Thank you English Lake Tours.

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4.64
11 reviews
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