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Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination

Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world’s greatest Gothic tales: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

7 July 2026 – 19 June 2027

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Events at Wordsworth Grasmere

‘One of the best Museum experiences in my life (I’ve been to many)…This museum experience will stay with me for many years, delighting, inspiring and comforting me, just as Wordsworth’s experience of the daffodils came oft to his inner eye. Thank you. I would recommend this to anyone…’

Visitor, June 2022

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“When I was writing The Other Bennet Sister, I was searching for some form of literature that might break through the emotional reserve Mary has built up around herself. I quickly concluded it must be poetry and once I’d decided that, I knew it had to be Wordsworth.”

Janice Hadlow

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Get wild with the Wordsworths

‘Excellent to visit, perfect size, great activities, the whole family loved it. Really well balanced between guide … who was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly… and self explore, you get to know just how impressive the Wordsworths were and still to this day. Would highly recommend a visit… and your ticket lasts a year!’

Tripadvisor review, August 2023

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Fun for the whole family

‘The children’s area was wonderful: my 13-year old son (who has dysgraphia and ADHD) sat and wrote two wonderful nature poems and then tried writing with the quill pens – he thoroughly enjoyed the visit.’

Visitor, August 2022

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‘We thoroughly enjoyed our stop at the cafe here at Wordsworth Grasmere museum. There is a snug area just past the cafe with comfortable chairs, books, crafting materials for children and toys. Our little one really enjoyed doing some drawing and playing with the toys available.’

Tripadviser review, March 2025

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A perfect Lake District day out

‘My party absolutely loved the whole experience. The house and gardens have a real spiritual feel and learning about the Wordsworth’s was really inspiring. One of the best days out I’ve had in a while.’

Visitor, August 2022

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‘Dove Cottage is the most charming spot in the Lake District. You can sense the presence of the Wordsworths in their home and garden and then have it all explained at the friendly museum next-door. Come rain or shine, I recommend a visit to Wordsworth Grasmere.’

Sir Ian McKellen

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‘We are not fans of Wordsworth and knew little about him – but appreciate his contribution to English Literature and the Lake District. It is therefore quite telling when we say this was one of the best museums we have been to.’

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Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere

In 1799 William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere aged 29, largely unknown and writing innovative poetry in a new style. Whilst living at Dove Cottage with his family, Wordsworth wrote many of his greatest poems and his sister Dorothy kept her Grasmere journal. Visit Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere and discover the story of this remarkable time in his life.

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Popular TV drama inspires new Wordsworth experience

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Expansion at the Wordsworth Trust as new deputy director joins the team

The Legacy of William and Dorothy Wordsworth in The Other Bennet Sister

The Legacy of William and Dorothy Wordsworth in The Other Bennet Sister

BBC drama sparks renewed interest in William Wordsworth

BBC drama sparks renewed interest in William Wordsworth

Wordsworth Trust says farewell to its Chair and welcomes his successor

Wordsworth Trust says farewell to its Chair and welcomes his successor

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