Location: Grasmere
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Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Grasmere, England
Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in the centre of the English Lake District. It takes its name from the adjacent lake, and has associations with the Lake Poets. The poet William Wordsworth, who lived in Grasmere for 14 years, described it as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found."
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1. Lake Grasmere
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5.0 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By 926matthewg - Cramlington, United Kingdom
There is and amazing and picturesque walk around the lake, very serene, start opposite the church near the gingerbread shop and go around the lake heading back into the town centre via the Daffodil Hotel and Spa.
2. St. Oswald's Church
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.
Reviewed By kathrynm610 - Larbert, United Kingdom
Lovely wee church with plenty of interesting information and a good stock of items for sale such as local postcards, books etc. The organist was playing when we went in, a real treat!
3. Stone Arthur
4. Allan Bank
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4.5 based on 535 reviews
Make yourself at home at Allan Bank, where Grasmere’s valley unfolds from the picture windows and woodland grounds. Once home to National Trust founder Canon Rawnsley and only partially decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience. Secret hideaways, such as the Victorian viewing tunnel, create an air of mystery. You could help yourself to a cup of tea, watch red squirrels as you read by the fire, or picnic on the lawn, paint or draw. William Wordsworth was inspired here -- and there’s even more to discover today. The welcoming village of Grasmere is nestled with its two picturesque lakes against a dramatic backdrop of Lake District fells. It's the perfect place to come explore, relax, reflect and be inspired.
Reviewed By 999Wurzel
This is a house where you can make yourself at home. The views are wonderful and there are comfortable sofa's where you can relax - either with a book (good library of books for you to view) or simply watch the wildlife, especially the red squirrels. In winter there is a cosy fire and a piano for anyone to have a play on. They also have plenty of activities for children.
5. Lancrigg - Wordsworths Woodland Walks
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Helm crag woods is situated on the banks of Helm crag en-route to the summit. Access is non restricted via The Lancrigg. Epic English woodland with meandering paths . A favourite place of William Wordsworth . There is a Dorothy Wordsworth memorial approximately half way up The walk on the upper path. A lot of the large trees were planted by Richardson the arctic explorer. We are currently raising funds to begin clearing some of the large monolithic trees that have fallen and re establish the cascading water courses that terrace into some very idyllic ponds.
Reviewed By Elzzza
Lovely walk through Lancrigg woods today at the start and end of our ascent of Helm Crag. The path is clear with the fallen autumn leaves giving a lovely look, aroma and softness under foot. We saw a couple of robins and on the way back surprised a small herd of Herdwick sheep. A huge fallen tree trunk demonstrated the age and immensity of the woodland. I can't imagine the number of species it must support.
