William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

4.7(12)3 h 40 minFree cancellationBy English Lakes Tours

About this activity

This tour takes you to:

• Grasmere Village where William Wordsworth lived.

• Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797.

• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854.

• The Wordsworth family graves.

• St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped.

• Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808.

• Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well.

• Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850.

• Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house.

• Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems.

• Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826.

• Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.

What's included

✓Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
✓Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
✓Regular photo / comfort stops
✓Entry into Dove Cottage is included in the price
✓Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
✓Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

Not included

✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ. They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ .They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH. They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours" logo

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
No Children under the age of 7
Children must be accompanied by an adult
All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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