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Garden tours with head gardener Amanda

Join Amanda Thackeray for a closer look at our Georgian garden packed with 18th-century varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Take a walk through William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood nature playground with in house specialist Amanda who for the last 20 years has been recreating this special garden. Learn about how we make sure birds and pollinating insects are made welcome using organic principles throughout and how specially selected local wildflowers and herbs are used to entice bees and butterflies to feast.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Book in at reception when you arrive at Wordsworth House and Garden.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather with comfortable shoes for walking around the garden and terrace.

Accessibility

The majority of the garden paths are wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible toilet at the rear of the house. Paths are gravel. For full information on accessibility at Wordsworth House and Garden, please visit our website.

Upcoming events

Event

'Green and Overflowing with Life': The Wordsworths and a love of gardens 

Be inspired at our new exhibition for 2025 all about the Wordsworth love of gardening.

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on
3 May to 5 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 134 other dates or times
Event

Plant a seed 

Plant a seed to take home and grow a pretty seasonal flower for your garden.

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on
24 May to 26 May 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Cockermouth live 

Come join us for some live performances!

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Heritage Open Day 

Visit the house and garden free of charge.

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on
13 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00