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Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum

William Wordsworth only lived at Dove Cottage for 14 years, from 1799-1813, but this attractive whitewashed cottage is where the Lakeland poet wrote some of his most enduring work.

The house is full of Wordsworth's personal effects, and the attached museum offers permanent exhibits tracing the poet's life and a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year.

Guided tours of the cottage take only 25 minutes, and the intimate garden is open to visitors, weather permitting. A combined admission charge is available that allows entry to both the cottage and museum.

NOTE
Dove Cottage is very small, so a timed entry system is in effect. If you are visiting in the summer months be aware that you may have to wait to get in!

Events
Dove Cottage offers a program of events throughout the year, including poetry readings, free talks, music by local musicians, and free children's activities. For full details see http://www.wordsworth.org.uk/events/

Contact
Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
Grasmere
Cumbria
England
LA22 9SH
Location: nr Ambleside, on A591
Website: Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
Email: enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk
Phone: 015394 35544
Fax: 015394 35748
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