Wordsworth House and Garden

Wordsworth House is a Georgian townhouse on Main Street featuring a stone facade and columned entrance that marks its elevated status. Inside, rooms are arranged and furnished in the authentic style of the 1700s, reflecting how homes of this period were organized and used.

The property was built in 1745 for a wealthy merchant and later became home to the Wordsworth family. Two important English poets, William and Dorothy Wordsworth, were born here in the early 1770s.

The house shows how well-off families lived in the 1700s, with original furniture and everyday objects from that period displayed throughout the rooms. Staff in period dress carry out daily tasks and bring the household routines of this era to life for visitors.

The house sits in the town center on Main Street with parking available nearby off Wakefield Road, making it accessible by car or on foot. Wear comfortable shoes as you navigate between rooms and floors, and note that older buildings have narrow doorways and low ceilings in some areas.

A restored harpsichord in the sitting room is played during opening hours, recreating the sounds the family would have heard. This musical element combined with traditionally prepared meals in the kitchen creates a fuller sensory picture of daily life in this household.

Location: Cockermouth

Operator: National Trust

Address: Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9RX

Phone: +441900824805

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house

GPS coordinates: 54.66360,-3.36803

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41