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Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

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Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Daniela

May 26, 2015

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Dove Cottage offers an intimate look at the life of William Wordsworth. It was here that many of his finest poems were created, often inspired by the detailed descriptions of their surroundings captured by his sister Dorothy, who shared the Cottage with her brother, wife and children. Truly worth a visit!

Mike

July 28, 2016

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There is an £8 entrance fee for the Museum. Not sure if that is the same for children or families.

jacksayspurple

February 9, 2022

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This is where William Wordsworth once lived and composed some of his most famous poems. There is a museum next door devoted to the poet.

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