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.
William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
- Entry into Dove Cottage is included in the price
- Entry into Rydal Mount is included in the price (not Fridays and Saturdays)
- 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 / comfort stops
- Food and drinks
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
| William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide | RETAIL PRICE |
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| Adult (0 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
Not wheelchair accessible, 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!
- Duration: 220 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
