Wordsworth House and Garden
Romantic poet William Wordsworth was born in this lovely Georgian townhouse, in the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, over 250 years ago. Presented as it would have been when he lived here with his parents, siblings and the family servants, Wordsworth House and Garden offers an unforgettable chance for all ages to experience life in the 1770s.
The house is peopled by friendly, knowledgeable guides. There is real food on the dining table and a fire burning in the kitchen grate.
There is a daily children’s trail, and down in the cellar, the household’s ghosts are waiting to tell their stories. The exhibition rooms house a changing programme of displays.
This year's exhibition, 'Wildlife Encounters: An Exhibition of British Wildlife Photographs and the Tales behind them' presents intimate stories of interactions with animals across the UK’s varied landscape, this curation of striking photographs, paintings and poetry lays bare the complexity of contemporary human-wildlife relations.
In the downstairs discovery room, there is a permanent exhibition about William’s Lakeland legacy and his key role in the founding of the National Trust. Souvenirs and second-hand books are available in our visitor welcome area.
The beautiful riverside garden that gave William lifelong inspiration is packed with 18th-century varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, and the River Derwent runs behind William’s beloved terrace walk. The visitor offer in the back rooms (excluding the exhibition space) is hands-on to make you feel at home.
In the front rooms there are no ropes and barriers, but we ask you not to touch the objects.
Pre-booking is not needed, but timed tickets may operate on busy days.
Charges: Adult £9, child £4.50, family £22.50, family with 1 adult £13.50. Gift Aid prices also available. National Trust members free.
Open: 25 March to 6 November, Saturday to Wednesday, 10am–4:30pm, house closes at 4pm.
Location
Wordsworth House and Garden is on Main Street, Cockermouth. We’re in the centre of town, so there’s no parking on site. The nearest public car park is 300 metres away across the River Derwent at Wakefield Road (Sat Nav CA13 0HR). Follow the signs for long-stay/coach parking, and it’s an easy walk back to the house across the footbridge.
Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the way learn what life was like for William and Dorothy Wordsworth when they lived at Wordsworth House and Dove Cottage right here on Earth over 200 years ago.
Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet (5 years +)
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the way learn what life was like for William and Dorothy Wordsworth when they lived at Wordsworth House and Dove Cottage right here on Earth over 200 years ago.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wordsworth House and Garden
Join us for an Easter adventure at Wordsworth House and Garden. See what fun things you can discover inside William and Dorothy's childhood home before completing your trail in the garden and collecting your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with the beautiful garden overlooking the river Derwent and make your own Easter discoveries in the house and garden. Find the 10 activities that are hiding along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end. This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
Pick up your activity pack from our welcome desk and discover creative Easter crafts, play at taking tea like the Wordsworth’s, try wild art and enjoy some lively games. When you’re finished, collect your chocolate egg, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wordsworth House and Garden
Join us for an Easter adventure at Wordsworth House and Garden. See what fun things you can discover inside William and Dorothy's childhood home before completing your trail in the garden and collecting your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with the beautiful garden overlooking the river Derwent and make your own Easter discoveries in the house and garden. Find the 10 activities that are hiding along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end. This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
Pick up your activity pack from our welcome desk and discover creative Easter crafts, play at taking tea like the Wordsworth’s, try wild art and enjoy some lively games. When you’re finished, collect your chocolate egg, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Wordsworth House and Garden. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
Romantic poet William Wordsworth was born in this lovely Georgian townhouse, in the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, over 250 years ago. Presented as it would have been when he lived here with his parents, siblings and the family servants, Wordsworth House and Garden offers an unforgettable chance for all ages to experience life in the 1770s.
The house is peopled by friendly, knowledgeable guides. There is real food on the dining table and a fire burning in the kitchen grate.
There is a daily children’s trail, and down in the cellar, the household’s ghosts are waiting to tell their stories. The exhibition rooms house a changing programme of displays.
This year's exhibition, 'Wildlife Encounters: An Exhibition of British Wildlife Photographs and the Tales behind them' presents intimate stories of interactions with animals across the UK’s varied landscape, this curation of striking photographs, paintings and poetry lays bare the complexity of contemporary human-wildlife relations.
In the downstairs discovery room, there is a permanent exhibition about William’s Lakeland legacy and his key role in the founding of the National Trust. Souvenirs and second-hand books are available in our visitor welcome area.
The beautiful riverside garden that gave William lifelong inspiration is packed with 18th-century varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, and the River Derwent runs behind William’s beloved terrace walk. The visitor offer in the back rooms (excluding the exhibition space) is hands-on to make you feel at home.
In the front rooms there are no ropes and barriers, but we ask you not to touch the objects.
Pre-booking is not needed, but timed tickets may operate on busy days.
Charges: Adult £9, child £4.50, family £22.50, family with 1 adult £13.50. Gift Aid prices also available. National Trust members free.
Open: 25 March to 6 November, Saturday to Wednesday, 10am–4:30pm, house closes at 4pm.
Location
Wordsworth House and Garden is on Main Street, Cockermouth. We’re in the centre of town, so there’s no parking on site. The nearest public car park is 300 metres away across the River Derwent at Wakefield Road (Sat Nav CA13 0HR). Follow the signs for long-stay/coach parking, and it’s an easy walk back to the house across the footbridge.
Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the way learn what life was like for William and Dorothy Wordsworth when they lived at Wordsworth House and Dove Cottage right here on Earth over 200 years ago.
Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet (5 years +)
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the way learn what life was like for William and Dorothy Wordsworth when they lived at Wordsworth House and Dove Cottage right here on Earth over 200 years ago.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wordsworth House and Garden
Join us for an Easter adventure at Wordsworth House and Garden. See what fun things you can discover inside William and Dorothy's childhood home before completing your trail in the garden and collecting your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with the beautiful garden overlooking the river Derwent and make your own Easter discoveries in the house and garden. Find the 10 activities that are hiding along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end. This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
Pick up your activity pack from our welcome desk and discover creative Easter crafts, play at taking tea like the Wordsworth’s, try wild art and enjoy some lively games. When you’re finished, collect your chocolate egg, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wordsworth House and Garden
Join us for an Easter adventure at Wordsworth House and Garden. See what fun things you can discover inside William and Dorothy's childhood home before completing your trail in the garden and collecting your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with the beautiful garden overlooking the river Derwent and make your own Easter discoveries in the house and garden. Find the 10 activities that are hiding along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end. This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
Pick up your activity pack from our welcome desk and discover creative Easter crafts, play at taking tea like the Wordsworth’s, try wild art and enjoy some lively games. When you’re finished, collect your chocolate egg, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Wordsworth House and Garden. Please fill in as much detail as you can.