What's on at Wordsworth House and Garden
This Land is Our Land
Our first exhibition of 2019 explores humankind’s relationship with the beautiful Lakeland landscape through a range of thought-provoking voices.
Tue 25 Jun 2019
+ 64 other dates
11:00-16:00
Undressing the Wordsworths
The maid-of-all-work strips back the layers of Georgian fashion.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
+ 10 other dates
11:30-11:45
A passionate nature
Learn the secrets of William's sister Dorothy Wordsworth.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
+ 10 other dates
14:30-14:45
Matters of life and death
Take a guided tour and learn how the house was saved.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 20 other dates
11:30-12:00
Cockermouth Live at Wordsworth House
Join us in the dining room for a day of free live performances.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
10:30-15:30
How green was my Georgian?
The Georgians were past masters at recycling – but some of their initiatives may have gone a bit too far.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:30-11:45
The horrible truth about Georgian life
Step into a world of pinching matches and tipsy toddlers with the maid-of-all-work.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 8 other dates
14:30-14:45
Pastimes from the past
Think outside the Xbox and try your hand at indoor and outdoor games William and Dorothy would have enjoyed.
Sun 30 Jun 2019
+ 28 other dates
11:00-16:00
Scented spring and summer evenings
Take an early evening stroll around the tranquil riverside garden that gave Wordsworth a lifetime’s poetic inspiration.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
16:00-20:00
Become a natural artist
Let nature awaken your creativity and have fun making some wild art.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 7 other dates
11:30-15:30
Walk on the wild side
Have fun on a family-friendly garden tour.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:30-12:00
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Conserving William's garden
Join our head gardener for a guided tour.
Tue 03 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:30-12:00
Under Northern Skies
Our second exhibition of 2019 is a collaboration with young curators from local communities exploring humankind’s relationship with the beautiful Lakeland landscape.
Mon 16 Sep 2019
+ 41 other dates
11:00-16:00
Folk: weaving an island tapestry
Join us for a talk by novelist Zoe Gilbert.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
20:00-21:30
Heritage Open Day
Enjoy free entry to William's childhood home and listen to a special talk.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
11:00-16:00
National Poetry Day
Celebrate National Poetry Day at Wordsworth's childhood home.
Thu 03 Oct 2019
11:00-16:00
A shepherd's life
Join James Rebanks, farmer and author of The Shepherd's Life, for a special evening talk.
Thu 10 Oct 2019
20:00-21:30
Spooky stories by the fire
Listen to the costumed servants' ghost stories.
Thu 24 Oct 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-11:50
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