Wordsworth House and Garden
Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth is the handsome Georgian townhouse where William Wordsworth was born in 1770, and where the sights, sounds and freedoms of a happy childhood in the northern Lake District landscape would shape one of England's greatest poets. The house has been sensitively restored to reflect the Wordsworth family's life in the 1770s, with costumed interpreters bringing the rooms to life in a warm, engaging way. The garden running down to the River Derwent is a delight, much as it was when young William played there.
- Birthplace of William Wordsworth
- Beautifully restored Georgian townhouse
- Garden on the River Derwent
Best for lovers of Romantic poetry and those exploring the Wordsworth story at its source.
Things to see at Wordsworth House and Garden
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- The Kitchen
- The Parlour
- The Walled Garden
- The Georgian Façade
- The River Derwent View