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The kitchen at Wordsworth House
© NTPL / Nadia Mackenzie
Wordsworth House
Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX
Telephone: 01900 820884 (Infoline)
House  Garden  Shop  Tours  Picnics  Events  1938 
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 Closed Sundays
Shop
 5 Mar–23 Dec 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Closed Sundays
 2 Jan–26 Jan 09  10–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Closed Sundays
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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
Emailwordsworthhouse@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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  • Borrowdale: Force Crag Mine
  • Buttermere and Ennerdale
  • Derwent Island House
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