Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum
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Overview
Dove Cottage was the inspirational home of William Wordsworth between 1799-1808, and it was here that he wrote his best-known poetry. The cottage has been open to the public since 1891, and is kept in its original condition. The museum displays manuscripts, works of art and items that belonged to the poet. There is a changing programme of special events, both historical and modern. Please visit website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open daily, Mar-Oct 9.30-5.30; Nov-Feb, Wed-Mon 9.30-4.30 (last admission 30mins before close). Closed 24-26 Dec & 4-31 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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