- Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety
- Plenty of time to enjoy every stop we make
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
- Lunch stop in Grasmere
- Food and drinks
You get to see:
• Hawkshead Grammar School where Wordsworth went to school and carved his name on his desk (only on a friday)
• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where the Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854
• St Oswald’s Church where the Wordsworth family worshiped and whose interior William was so fond of
• Wordsworth Family Graves nestled beneath the yew tree that Wordsworth planted himself
• Dove Cottage the first family home of Wordsworth and where he wrote some of his best poetry
• The Wordsworth House where William Wordsworth was born (not on fridays)
• Rydal Mount & Garden was Wordsworth’s best loved family home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.