Wordsworth House and Garden
Cockermouth, Cumbria · ★ 4.5 · 1,408 visitor reviews
Cockermouth, CA13 9RX
About
At Wordsworth House and Garden you're guaranteed a warm welcome by one of their knowledgeable staff or volunteers. They will give you a taste of history in the Georgian kitchen and you can marvel at stories brought to you by a ghostly hologram figure from the past. Outside, explore William's beloved garden, grown entirely using organic principles and with pollinators in mind.
This peaceful oasis in the heart of Cockermouth inspired many of his poems and is full of 18th-century flowers, fruit and vegetables - all used in the house. Relax in the summerhouse or play some of the Georgian games on the lawn. Take in a talk, tasting or children's holiday activity.
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Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Common questions
How much does Wordsworth House and Garden cost?
Adult tickets are £9 and children's tickets are £4.50. Explore the birthplace of William Wordsworth!
Is Wordsworth House suitable for young children?
Yes, the house welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers in this Georgian townhouse.
Does Wordsworth House have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking, baby changing, toilets, accessible entrance, pushchair-friendly access, and wheelchair accessibility.
What can families do at Wordsworth House?
Discover where the famous poet was born and grew up, with period rooms and beautiful walled garden in Cockermouth.
Where is Wordsworth House?
In Cockermouth, Cumbria in the North West - a literary heritage gem. Card and contactless payments accepted.
What families say
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