Suitably attired, we strolled forth into the idyllic grounds of Wordsworth Grasmere, nestled in the heart of Ambleside in the Lake District. Positions taken, we began our recital of a selection of ...

There are estimated to be 197 tarns in the Lake District. Alcock Tarn is a walker’s favourite: it’s peaceful, being inaccessible by road, but within easy reach of Grasmere by this short, steep climb; ...

The Lake District of northwest England was immortalized ... Wordsworth's sister, Dorothy, believed that Grasmere "calls home the heart to quietness." Keats, that doomed diamond, said that ...

The Grasmere WI are raising funds for St Mary's Hospice in what is the fifth edition of the fundraiser, having raised over £30,000 since 2021.

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The Lake District is known for its beautiful landscape ... Further along the A591, you'll pass through Grasmere, a village renowned for its connections to the poet William Wordsworth, including ...

Address: Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SW Keswick is many people’s favourite Lake District town – with good reason: scenic lake (Derwentwater), quirky museum (pencils), twice-weekly market ...

Autumn into winter is not the Lake District’s busiest tourist season ... her 17th-century cottage can be found in Hawkshead, while Grasmere and Keswick have a supply of pubs, cafes and shops ...

the Lake District is known for its stunning natural scenery including magnificent peaks and tranquil lakes. It is also dotted with scenic towns and villages, including Grasmere and Ambleside.