William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide, Jul 7th 1:00am, Keswick, eventseeker

Honister Slate Mine

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.

Additional Information

INCLUSIONS:

Entry into Dove Cottage is included in the price

Entry into Rydal Mount is included in the price (not Fridays and Saturdays)

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / comfort stops

Entry/Admission - Rydal Mount & Gardens

EXCLUSIONS:

Food and drinks

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Not wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

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

Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it

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!

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour With An Expert Guide

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