We recommend buying your tickets in advance, as this will guarantee your spot on our semi-guided tour around Dove Cottage, which is the only timed part of the visit.

Family tickets (including a single adult option) are available and under 5s go free. View ticket prices here.

Tickets last for a whole year. This means you will have unlimited access across the site, including daily activities and temporary exhibitions, for 12 months from the purchase date.

Step back in time with a visit to Dove Cottage.  Your journey begins with a short atmospheric film before stepping into Dove Cottage where you can experience family life in the 1800s. Child-friendly handling baskets are available to keep the little ones engaged.  Also, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the cheeky mice, Ditty and Dotty, hidden somewhere in the cottage.

Discover the Garden-Orchard and Woodland or explore further with one of our free family trails. Check out the enormous bug house and mini pond in the Sensory Garden or simply relax in the Moss Hut whilst the little ones play and explore our green spaces. You can find Sensory Story Sacks here, which are fun for all children, including those with SEND.

In the Museum explore the Art Cart with origami boat making, journaling and charades.  Dress up like William and Dorothy.  Sketch, compose poetry or even try your hand at quill and ink writing! For younger children we have bug books and Georgian toys. For the gamers, we even have our own Wordsworth Minecraft, a digital game based around Wordsworth’s childhood adventures.

Free sensory maps available here.
Sensory Story Sacks can be found in our Sensory Garden, which are great for all children including those with SEND.
Sensory Explorer Backpacks are great for engaging your child’s senses around the site! They include fidget toys, a PECS card and a mascot. They are designed specifically with SEND families in mind but are available for all families to use.
Our Social Guide provides an understanding of what to expect during your visit and is also available on site.

We have many engaging activities and events for families, from drop-in Make and Play events to weekly Little Wanderers sessions and holiday walks and workshops. You can view our upcoming events below or on our events page.

Free lockers are available in the Museum.
Baby changing facilities in both the Museum, Education Space and Café toilets.

Breastfeeding is welcome.  Quieter spaces are available in the Café.
The Museum, Café and Viewing Station are fully accessible with a buggy.  When visiting Dove Cottage and the Garden-Orchard, buggies can be left in our buggy park.
Picnics are welcome and can be enjoyed on the grass near the Learning Space.

Our Café is child-friendly.

Wordsworth Grasmere has a dedicated and award-winning education team with expertise in working with children from foundation stage up to further education.

We offer a broad range of workshops, guided tours, walks and virtual engagement sessions.

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