RYDAL MOUNT & GARDENS

Rydal Mount, Wordsworth's best loved home for 37 years. Here he wrote many of his poems and revised and improved much of his earlier works including the Prelude and the famous 'Daffodils' poem. He became England's finest poet and went on to be poet Laureate to Queen Victoria.

This historic home offers, large beautiful terraced gardens landscaped by the poet, magnificent views of lake Windermere and Rydal Water, peaceful relaxed atmosphere, freedom to wander unrestricted and situated in the picturesque village of Rydal between Ambleside and Grasmere on A591.

Opening details 2010

Summer: Open daily from March - October 9.30am - 5.00pm

Winter: November - February
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and January.

Prices 2010

House & Gardens

Adults: £6.00
Concessions (Seniors & Students): £5.00
Children (5-15 years old): £2.50
Family ticket (2 full paying adults and children 5 - 15 yrs): £15.00

Garden Only

Adults: £4.00
Children (5-15 years old): £2.50
Family ticket (2 full paying adults and children 5 - 15 yrs): £13.00