Sign up as a Friend today and make your own personal contribution to the preservation and continuing development of Dove Cottage, one of the world’s most important literary sites.
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- Individual:
£30 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £33 for other payment methods) - Joint (2 adults living at the same address)
£45 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £50 for other payment methods) - Family (one or two adults and any number of children under 16 living at the same address)
£50 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £55 for other payment methods) - Young Person (under 26)
£12 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £15 for other payment methods)
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What does it mean to be a Friend?
By becoming a Friend, you will be joining a global community of people who care deeply about literature, heritage, and the landscape that inspired William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Your support helps us to preserve Dove Cottage and our collection, introduce the Wordsworths’ ideas and works to people of all ages, and ensure that this remarkable place continues to inspire future generations.
How do I become a Friend?
It’s quick and easy to sign up online. Simply follow the link below, choose your level of membership, and become a Friend today.
How much does it cost to become a Friend?
Membership starts from £12 per year for Young People (under 26), with options for Individuals, Joint memberships, and Families. Discounted prices available when you join online or set up a Direct Debit or Standing Order.
- Individual
£30 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £33 for other payment methods) - Joint (2 adults living at the same address)
£45 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £50 for other payment methods) - Family (one or two adults and any number of children under 16 living at the same address)
£50 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £55 for other payment methods) - Young Person (under 26)
£12 (if you join online or set up a direct debit or standing order. £15 for other payment methods)
What are the benefits of being a Friend?
As a thank you for your annual donation, you will receive the following benefits.
- Unlimited free entry, including free use of our car park, whenever you visit Wordsworth Grasmere
- The Messenger, our quarterly newsletter
- Other regular updates
- Invitations to private views and other exclusive events in Grasmere
- Discounts on selected Wordsworth Trust publications
What will my annual membership of the Friends support?
Your annual donations help preserve Dove Cottage and our other historic buildings, and care for a unique collection of manuscripts, books and artworks. They will also support exhibitions, talks, community projects and educational initiatives for children and adults that fulfil Wordsworth’s wish, that his poetry would ‘live and do good’.
By becoming a Friend today, you will be helping to keep the Wordsworths’ remarkable legacy alive, right here in ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’.
Can I sign up to be a Friend online?
Yes! You can join quickly and easily through our online form. Simply select your membership level, complete the sign-up, and start enjoying the benefits of being a Friend today.
Can I buy a Friends membership for someone else as a gift?
Yes! Simply complete the online form and we will do the rest. We will let the recipient know that the gift is from you when we send them their welcome pack.
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It’s quick and easy to become a Friend today – sign up online by choosing from the options below.
Benefits of becoming a Friend
As a thank you for your annual donation, you will receive the following benefits.
Other ways to join
For more information about direct debits, standing orders, and donating by card or cheque, download the membership form.
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