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Wordsworth House and Garden Ink and quill pens are ready in the clerk’s office, and if you play the piano, you might like to try the replica harpsichord.

Wordsworth House and Garden, in the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, is the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William and his sister Dorothy. It is presented as it would have been when they lived here with their parents, three brothers and servants in the 1770s.Today, this homely Georgian townhouse is peopled by knowledgeable 21st-century guides and, on selected dates, the maid-of-all-wo

rk is busy in the kitchen – and keen to chat. There is real food on the dining table, a fire burning in the working kitchen and a recipe William and Dorothy might have eaten for you to taste. The children’s bedroom is full of toys and dressing up clothes, and in the discovery rooms there are books and games to enjoy. Down in the cellar, the household’s ghosts are waiting to tell their stories. The garden is packed with 18th-century vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, just as it would have been when William played – and learned his love of nature – here.

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Wordsworth House and Garden.

✨ Thank you for all your support, may your day be filled with good food and lovely company.

05/12/2025

🥳 Happy International Volunteer Day!

🌸 Our amazing volunteers are the heart of Wordsworth House and Garden, bringing warmth and joy to every visit. From welcoming guests to sharing stories and caring for the garden’s beauty, they make this special place flourish all year round.

👏 Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and support - we truly couldn’t do it without you.

✨ Here’s to an exciting new year ahead, full of growth and inspiration!

26/11/2025

🍁Although Wordsworth House is closed for the season, you can still enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside on our scenic walk.

🍂Starting from the birthplace of William Wordsworth in Cockermouth, this peaceful route follows the Allerdale Ramble, offering stunning views of the fells and a wander through the historic hamlet of Isel, home to a 12th-century church.

✨ It’s the perfect way to experience nature, history, and poetry combined.

📍 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4pBVDuo

21/11/2025

❄️ During the winter months, our dedicated team of volunteers help put the garden to bed with some gentle pruning and light tidying.

🍂 Head gardener Amanda reminds us not to be too tidy at this time of year and to avoid cutting everything back.

🦔 Here in the garden, we leave piles of brush for insects and small mammals to overwinter, while fallen apples provide a welcome feast through the colder months.

👉 Discover more about what happens at Wordsworth House and Garden in winter: https://bit.ly/414Zfde

17/11/2025

🤍 The garden was dusted with a delicate layer of frost this morning, reminding us that there’s magic to be found in every season.

06/11/2025

🏡 With our doors now closed for the season, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who visited Wordsworth House and Garden in 2025 and to all of our volunteers and staff.

❤️ Thank you for your support and everything you do.

🧑‍🔧 Over the winter months, our team will be hard at work looking after the artefacts in our care and making sure everything is ready for welcoming you back in the spring.

👉 To find out more about what goes on at Wordsworth House and Garden over winter, visit: https://bit.ly/414Zfde

04/11/2025

🏡 Tomorrow, 5 November, is the last day to visit before we close for the season and begin our important winter conservation work.

🍂 Come and take a peaceful stroll through the garden before soaking up this year's 'Green and Overflowing with Life' exhibition.

👋 We hope to see many of you there.

👉 For more information on how to plan your visit, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40dFEqR

29/10/2025

🍎 Although our doors will soon be closed for the season, the garden is still bustling with life as birds feed on fallen autumn fruit.

🍂 Over winter, our dedicated team of volunteers help put the garden to bed, trimming trees and bushes, tidying up, and leaving piles of brush for insects and small mammals, while fallen apples offer a welcome feast for wildlife.

🌼 Come and enjoy a peaceful wander around the garden before we close on Wednesday 5 November, to carry out important winter conservation work.

👉 To plan your visit, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40dFEqR

23/10/2025

🎃 This half term, step into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve at Wordsworth House and Garden.

👻 Join us on Wednesday 29 October for Spooky Cumbrian Stories by the kitchen fire.

🦇 Story sessions start at 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm, perfect for ages 4–11 and grown-ups too!

🍂 Plus, drop in for daily Spooky Crafts in the Discovery Room from 25–29 Oct & 1–2 Nov.

👉 Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3KfJKsf

22/10/2025

🍂 There are just two more weeks left before we close our doors for the season on Wednesday 5 November, to carry out important winter conservation work.

🌼 Why not come along and catch this year's exhibition 'Green and Overflowing with Life', before taking a peaceful stroll through the garden?

👉 For more information and to plan your visit, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3y8acgy

Address

Main Street
Cockermouth
CA139RX

Telephone

+441900820884

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house/

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