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Wordsworth House

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX
Telephone: 01900 820884 (Infoline)

Birthplace and childhood home of William Wordsworth – a 'living' 1770s townhouse

An insight into the Wordsworths' family life
Costumed interpreters reveal the reality of life in 1770s Cockermouth
Interactive demonstrations and tastings in the working kitchen
Lots of items to touch and use including the children's toys
Attractive walled garden growing fruit, herbs and vegetables of the Wordsworths' time

What's new this year

More to see and do in the Discovery Room. Regular harpsichord recitals, please check website for details

Opening arrangements

House
12 Mar–1 Nov 08	11–4:30	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Shop
5 Mar–23 Dec 08	10–5	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
2 Jan–26 Jan 09	10–4			We	Th	Fr	Sa
KEY: Dark blue=open
Admission by timed ticket available from visitor reception. Open BH Mons: 11–4:30. Education groups: 27 March–27 Oct: Tues, Wed & Thur 9:30–11 and at other times by arrangement. Booking essential. Last admission 30mins before closing

	Contact details 01900 820884 (Infoline) 01900 824805 Fax: 01900 820883 Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.60 (£5.09), child £2.80 (£2.54), family (2 adults & 2 children) £14.50 (£13.18). Groups (£4.90), child (£2.40). Reduced rate when arriving by public transport. Additional charges may apply for some living history activities for groups out of hours. Reciprocal ticket available from Wordsworth House allows visitors to enjoy Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount (nr Grasmere, not NT) at reduced rates

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