William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

Name: William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
Brand: English Lakes Tours
SKU: 0ab7284c-8664-4e87-b479-c42b9d922053
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Tour info

Duration

220 minutes

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Windermere, England

Bowness-on-Windermere, England

Ambleside, England

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

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

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

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

Redemption information

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!

Please ensure that you are at your chosen departure point at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. The minibus will be unable to wait for you if you are not there and you will miss your tour.

Due to local traffic conditions the bus may arrive later than expected. Please wait 10 minutes after the quoted departure time before calling.

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 may be a small amount of walking involved in the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes.

No food or drink is included in the tour price.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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Breathe in the fresh air and relax in the peace and tranquillity of magnificent mountains and lakes. Walk through the landscape which inspired literary giants.

Discover centuries of history, traditions, folklore and human stories. Touch what was created millennia ago and also yesterday.

Taste mouth-watering food, painstakingly prepared in Michelin starred restaurants.

Listen to the sounds of nature in unspoiled countryside, unwind and soak up the atmosphere. Feel the sun, wind, rain and snow again, feel alive.

This is what we do every day.

The Lake District is a very special place. Imagine spending a day with us on a tour that delves a bit deeper. One that doesn't just drive by top sights and quaint villages - but takes you into the heart of the Lake District to see each destination through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals who call it home. And with small group sizes of up to 7 people, you can expect a more personalised touring experience, avoiding large crowds and overpopulated tourist destinations.

At English Lakes Tours, we've spent years creating small group tours that introduce you to authentic experiences and never-to-be-forgotten views while providing the comfort, safety and expertise that comes with travelling on our tours.