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National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden

  1. Cockermouth
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National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
Historic former home of Wordsworth, featuring period details, tours & educational programs.
Address: Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9RX, UK
Phone: 01900 824805
State: Cumberland
City: Cockermouth
Zip Code: CA13 9RX

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Great to look round where Wordsworth was born and lived. Steps up into the building and out into the garden. But they do have a lift which would get you in to see the ground floor and back down so you can get into the walled garden. Explore the walled garden that has plenty of fruit trees and plants/flowers not massive but has a lot packed in. Toilets and children's area indoors and small shop. Staff very welcoming and informative.
The smell of this house is incredible. The local caretakers take great care of this place, inside there are still personal items and manuscripts of Mr. William also the table in the main dining room is still set and the caretakers continue to cook meals from old recipes, occasionally replacing them with new ones so that visitors can see food from several centuries ago. Beautiful paintings and a natural garden where he drew inspiration. Large rooms and a kitchen full of trinkets from almost 300 years ago. I highly recommend visiting this place when passing through this small old town
Although I'm not a fan of poetry I found this house and garden really worth a visit. The audio tour guide is well worth it because it brings the house and contents alive in a way pure text can't. The story surrounding Wordsworth and his family is both fascinating and tragic. His parents both died quite young and the hardship they experienced is sobering.
Well worth a visit, many full displays and helpful literature readily available, plus the gardens which extend to a view of the river. Forming an image of the young Wordsworth family including William and the role his father played in the area.
When I planned my visit I mistakenly thought this was the famous Wordsworth house in Grasmere; but quickly realized it’s a different one. While it wasnt the historic literary landmark I had in mind, staffs were very friendly and welcoming. They clearly care about the visitor experience and took the time to answer questions and share interesting details about the house. There are no much restrictions. The back garden was nice with apple treesnAlthough it didn’t quite match my expectations in terms of literary history, the warm atmosphere and attentive service made it an enjoyable stop. If you’re in the area and looking for a peaceful visit with kind hosts, it’s still worth visiting.
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