I got to dove cottage around 3.20pm just to find out that the final tour had finished. Feeling a bit fed up that I couldn't go back the following day, I took some photos outside as I did I saw some workers by the front door of the cottage, I asked them if they would be so kind to take some photos inside and asked if I... read full comment
March 2024
Over priced. £14 entry even if you just want to visit the cottage (includes museum & woods)Fails to make clear the visit can only be viewed via a tour guide with set times.Externally, Dove Cottage is surrounded and nearly smothered by small non historical buildings. Most are slate but it just don’t work!Very disappointing.
In 1799 William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere aged 29, largely unknown and writing innovative poetry in a new style. Whilst living at Dove Cottage with his family, Wordsworth wrote many of his greatest poems and his sister Dorothy kept her Grasmere journal. Wordsworth Grasmere tells the story of this remarkable time in his life. Step into another century as you experience the sights, sounds and smells of Dove Cottage. Stroll through the Garden-Orchard, which Wordsworth called ‘the loveliest spot man hath ever found’. Play and explore in The Woodland, a wild and relaxed space. Discover Wordsworth’s radical and creative life in the Museum and enjoy views of Grasmere from the Viewing Station. Our Café serves locally sourced food and drink.