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    Wordsworth House and Garden
    Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX
    Telephone: 01900 820884 (Infoline)
    House  Garden  1938 
    Step back to the 1770s and experience life as William and his sister Dorothy might have done at this beautiful, homely property. Enjoy a warm welcome from the Wordsworths' servants and find out more about the restoration of the house and garden. William's beloved garden inspired many of his later poems and contains flowers, fruit and vegetables popular in the 18th century – all of which are used in the house. The Discovery Room has fascinating research material and touchscreens, and the property, now open on Sundays, was Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009, Cumbria Tourism Awards

    Don't miss
    • Enjoy our hands-on rooms with toys, costume and books.
    • Meet the servants and enjoy a gossip.
    • Come along for a talk, tour or special event.

    Making the most of your day
    Costumed servants, family activities every school holiday, talks, harpsichord music, garden tours, cooking demonstrations, original Wordsworth items, Georgian tastings and games, plus craft activities. Dogs: Dogs on leads in front garden only

    Opening times
    House and garden
    13 Mar - 31 Oct 10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    29 Mar - 11 Apr 10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    31 May - 6 Jun 10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    19 Jul - 5 Sep 10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    25 Oct - 31 Oct 10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
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    4 Jan - 10 Jan 10 10 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    13 Mar - 31 Oct 10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    1 Nov - 24 Dec 10 10 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Last entry 4. Timed tickets may operate on busy days.

    Get in touch

    01900 820884 (Infoline) 01900 824805 Fax: 01900 820883 Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.20 (£5.63), child £3.10 (£2.76), family £15.50 (£14.02). Reduced rate when arriving by public transport


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    • Borrowdale: Force Crag Mine
    • Buttermere and Ennerdale
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