Description
This Georgian townhouse in Cockermouth, built in 1745, is the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Seven of the rooms of this house on Main Street are furnished with 18th C furniture and contain personal belongings of the poet.
Address
Wordsworth House
Main Street
Cockermouth CA13 9RX
United Kingdom
Hours
March 21 to October 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00Closed
Closed16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)
Cost
Adult4.50
Group discounts3.50
Child2.50
Family13.00
All values are in local currency.
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: Stagecoach Cumberland X4/5 from Penrith or Workington station.
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
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