Trace the life of William Wordsworth in the enchanting Grasmere Village. Visit his former home, the church where he worshipped, and the famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
Trace the life of William Wordsworth in the enchanting Grasmere Village. Visit his former home, the church where he worshipped, and the famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
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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…
- 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.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
This excursion includes visits to:
• The quaint Grasmere Village, once the home of the legendary poet, William Wordsworth.
• Church Stile, the past inn that housed William Wordsworth, his brother John, and another renowned poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge during their 1797 Lake District tour.
• The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, the birthplace of the…
This excursion includes visits to:
• The quaint Grasmere Village, once the home of the legendary poet, William Wordsworth.
• Church Stile, the past inn that housed William Wordsworth, his brother John, and another renowned poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge during their 1797 Lake District tour.
• The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, the birthplace of the internationally acclaimed ‘Grasmere Gingerbread’ by Sarah Nelson in 1854.
• The burial site of the Wordsworth family.
• St Oswald’s Church, the place of worship for the Wordsworth family.
• Dove Cottage, serving as the abode of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy from 1799 to 1808.
• Enchanting views of the Grasmere Lake, deeply admired by the Wordsworths.
• Rydal Mount, the dwelling place of William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850. (excluding Fridays and Saturdays)
• Rydal Hall Gardens, famous for the waterfall view from the ‘grot’ viewing house, a sight much appreciated by Wordsworth.
• Rydal Church, built on the site personally selected by William Wordsworth, which also inspired two of his poems.
• Dora’s Field, purchased by William Wordsworth in 1826.
• Picturesque views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
