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Visit the little village of Grasmere -
This is where the poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850) lived during his most creative years, in Dove Cottage which is now open to the public. There is a museum in the barn behind the house with memorabilia of this wonderful poet. William Wordsworth was born in the lake District and lived there most of his life. He went to school in Hawkeshead and then went to Cambridge. In 1802 he married an old school friend Mary. At Dove Cottage they received such guests as the poet Coleridge. Today Grasmere is a little town with shops and restaurants. Parking can be a problem in the summer months though. The Wordsworths are buried in St. Oswalds Church.
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum
Off the A591 near Grasmere
Tel: 015394 35544
Open daily except 24-26 December
