Rydal Mount and Gardens Tickets and Tours

William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

Best part of our trip to the Lake District

Our family of four spent a beautiful morning with Tim following the footsteps of William Wordsworth. It was so moving to experience the land that inspired the words. Dove Cottage was strikingly modest and you could really imagine William, his wife Mary, and his sister Dorothy scratching out lines of poetry, long letters, and journal entries whilst being overrun by small children. The Wordsworth museum is astounding with its collection of personal items, first drafts, books, wedding ring, etc. Rydal Mount is currently closed to the public in 2026, though Tim took us to a nice viewpoint where we could see the property. This tour was extremely professionally run, including speakers in the van so that everyone in the back seats could hear clearly. Tim was very knowledgeable not just about the poetry and the history of the Lake District, but he also told fascinating stories about Wordsworth’s contemporaries.

Lake District Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Grasmere & Keswick

Great tour! ❤️

This tour was a great way to easily and affordably take in many beautiful areas of the Lake District simply by following the audio directions. Martin, a native of the region, is humorous and extremely informative, and we loved being able to start and stop(and occasionally rewind if we missed a turn) whenever we wanted or needed to. We experienced sites we never would have without this audio guide. I highly recommend this tour.

Private Tour: William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

A tour to one of the most beautiful places in England

This tour did a great job of combining information about the lives of William and Dorothy Wordsworth with visit to the scenic places that were the basis for Wordsworth's poetry. I mention Dorothy as well as William because Gillian, our guide, made numerous references to Dorothy's journal to provide insight as to what they were thinking and doing when Wordsworth wrote his great poetry (with her support). Seeing the areas that inspired Wordsworth was wonderful because, even if one were uninterested in Wordsworth's poetry, the landscape is beautiful and unspoiled. This tour was a wonderful experience.