National Poetry Day
Celebrate National Poetry Day with a week of poetry inspired by gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Celebrate National Poetry Day with a week of poetry inspired by gardens. Enjoy some much-loved poems around the house and our team are looking forward to sharing their favourite poems with you on Facebook.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01900 824805
- Suitability
Suitable for the whole family
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet in rear courtyard. Lift for access to ground floor of house. First floor of house accessible only by stairs. Free audio tour available from reception for visitors unable to access first floor.
Upcoming events
'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.
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.
Spooky crafts
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of the season, get creative by making a spooky autumnal craft.
Spooky Cumbrian stories by the fire
Join Jessie McMeekin as she tells tales by the kitchen fire to horrify and delight you.