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Grasmere Tourist Information and Visitor Guide

Grasmere OverviewEnjoy the quiet village of Grasmere, located on the shores of the lake from which the village gets its name. Once home to Williams Wordsworth, the family graves can be found in St Oswalds Church in the centre of Grasmere. Not to be missed is Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived with his sister. Surrounded by some fabulous hiking country, there are gentler walks along the shores of the lake.


Grasmere Highlights

  • Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum - home to the romantic poet William Wordsworth and where he drew inspiration for many of his poems
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens - the 'most beloved' home of William Wordsworth and now the home of his direct descendants
  • Grizedale Forest Park and Visitor Centre - activities range from gentle walks to swinging in the trees trees and enjoying a cappuccino in the cafe
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - showing original watercolours by the world famous author Beatrix Potter and displays on her life and work

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