Private Tours
Experience an intimate journey into the heart of English Romanticism with private access to Dove Cottage.
Your expert guide greets you in our Museum Welcome Area with a personal introduction to the site and its remarkable history. You’ll stroll down towards Dove Cottage, where an atmospheric introductory film sets the scene before you step inside the former home of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Explore the intimate rooms at your own pace and engage in discussion with your Guide away from the crowds.
Afterwards, wander through the Garden-Orchard, lovingly recreated from Dorothy’s own journal entries. In our state-of-the-art Museum, uncover the Wordsworth’s radical and creative lives through our unique collection of over 68,000 manuscripts, objects and artworks from the Romantic age.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
1 - 6 people
Price
from £250
Added extras
Customise your tour based on your group's interests
Expert-led
Personalised tour with specialist guides.
Exclusive access
Unhurried exploration of Dove Cottage.
Bespoke
Customise your itinerary based on your group’s interests.
Experiential
Perfect as a gift experience for the literary lover in your life.
Bespoke itineraries
Give your visit that extra special touch with our selection of additional talks, tours and activities. Get in touch with us to arrange your bespoke visit itinerary or for more information.
Hidden Treasures Tours
Book a gallery, garden or library tour to discover more about the treasures of our collection from our expert members of staff.
20 minutes
£8pp
(£80 for groups smaller than 10)
(£80 for groups smaller than 10)
Stories of the Wordsworths Talks
Are you a special interest group? Let us know and we’d be delighted to share our range of illuminating and inspiring talks, or tailor one just to you.
40 minutes
£20pp
(£200 for groups smaller than 10)
(£200 for groups smaller than 10)
Up Close with the Collection
For a truly unique and memorable experience, join a curator in our atmospheric library for a bespoke talk and exclusive viewing of our internationally important collection.
1 hour
£40pp
(or £400 for groups smaller than 10)
(or £400 for groups smaller than 10)
Afternoon Tea
For individuals and small groups. Enjoy an afternoon out at Wordsworth Grasmere with a seasonal afternoon tea in our cosy Café.
£27.95pp
