Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere is a museum in Grasmere, England, centered on Dove Cottage, a simple stone house built in the early 1600s. The cottage contains a kitchen, living room, storage space, and bedrooms that reveal how the family lived in the early 1800s.

The building initially served as an inn called the 'Dove and Olive' before closing in the late 1700s. William Wordsworth lived there from 1799 to 1808 with his sister Dorothy, writing many of his most loved poems during those years.

The name Dove Cottage comes from its former use as an inn called the 'Dove and Olive' in the late 1700s. Today, the simple furnishings and spare rooms reveal how William and Dorothy Wordsworth lived their daily lives and how deeply the natural landscape shaped their creative work.

The site is located in Grasmere village in the Lake District and is accessible by car or bus. It offers wheelchair access, disabled toilets, a café, a shop with souvenirs, and gardens to explore at your own pace.

Dorothy Wordsworth, William's sister, kept a detailed journal of their life at the cottage that visitors can read today, offering glimpses into their daily routines. Her entries describe the beauty of the lakes and hills and reveal how central nature was to their creative work.