Grasmere

Grasmere is a Lake District village featuring traditional stone buildings faced with local slate of a bluish-green tone and arranged along narrow streets. The houses cluster together in a compact way, creating a intimate settlement centered near the water.

Saint Oswald's Church was established in the 13th century and remains the heart of the village at its center. The Romantic poet William Wordsworth, deeply connected to this place, was buried here and shaped much of the village's later identity.

The annual Rushbearing Ceremony shows how locals keep old craft traditions alive by carrying decorated rushes through the streets accompanied by musicians. This event brings the community together and remains a highlight of village life.

The village connects to nearby towns through the A591 road and benefits from regular bus service. Visitors should come prepared for busy summer months and wear comfortable shoes to explore the narrow streets comfortably.

The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop has been making gingerbread from Sarah Nelson's original 1854 recipe in the same historic building. The formula remains closely guarded and is produced nowhere else, making it a true local specialty.

Location: Lakes

Address: Grasmere, Ambleside LA22, UK

GPS coordinates: 54.45939,-3.02437

Latest update: January 8, 2026 13:31