Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount & Gardens
The home where William Wordsworth lived the longest (1813–1850), with the garden he designed himself and views over Rydal Water.
Rydal Mount lies between Ambleside and Grasmere. Wordsworth lived here for 37 years until his death, and the house is still owned by his descendants. Original furniture, portraits and his study remain inside. The 4-acre garden he designed himself has terraces, paths and small summerhouses with views of Rydal Water and Windermere. Below the house, Dora's Field, which he planted in memory of his daughter Dora, is a slope of daffodils. Admission is about £10. Visitors can combine the house with the pigeon house and a walk around Rydal Water for a half-day Wordsworth outing. The 555 bus serves the area.
Opening hours
Approx. Mar–Oct 09:30–17:00; shorter hours or closed in winter