You get to see:Â
• Hawkshead Grammar School where Wordsworth went to school and carved his name on his desk (only on a friday)Â
 • Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where the Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854Â
 • St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshiped and whose interior William was so fond ofÂ
 • Wordsworth Family Graves nestled beneath the yew tree that Wordsworth planted himselfÂ
 • Dove Cottage the first family home of Wordsworth and where he wrote some of his best poetryÂ
 • The Wordsworth House where William Wordsworth was born (not on fridays)Â
 • Rydal Mount & Garden was Wordsworth's best loved family home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80
- Entrance into Dove Cottage is included in the price
- Entrance into Rydal Mount is included in the price
- Entrance into Wordsworth House or Hawkshead Grammar School is included in the price
- All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
- Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
- Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
- Lunch
Start Location: Ambleside
Guide : English
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Not wheelchair accessible, The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Monday to Friday, 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, Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it, 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!
