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Grasmere is set in a valley that is surrounded by hills with the Lake of Grasmere a short walk away. The village is positioned centrally in geographical terms within the lakes. The village is a gem for William Wordsworth fans and also for walkers where excellent walks can be enjoyed from a pleasant walk to the more strenuous walks with routes to the top of Helvellyn from Thirlmere being a short drive away to begin the walk.
Around the square in Grasmere, with its green, you will find a number of attractive stone-built houses. On the main road which twists through the village, are old cottages, Victoria villas, hotels, guesthouses, galleries and shops.
With William Wordsworth being the main attraction to this village you can visit Dove Cottage where he lived from 1799 to 1808 and the house can be viewed in its original condition. It was while William lived here that he wrote much of his finest works. Next door [a former barn] the museum displays manuscripts, paintings and various other items which are associated with the poet.
At the church of St. Oswald's you will find Wordsworth and his family are buried in the churchyard. The church itself is dated from the 13th Century in parts. Outside the church is pebble dashed but inside it comes into its own with striking features such as the roof which dates back to 1562. A rush- bearing service takes place during August, on the Saturday nearest to the 5th of August.
Close to the church is the schoolroom where William Wordsworth once taught. The building is now the home of Sarah Nelson's Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread shop since 1854.
One of the biggest events which takes place in the Lake District is the Grasmere Sports and is held on the third Thursday after the first Monday in August. Fell running/racing, hound trailing, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling can be seen, along with other activities and stalls.
On Grasmere Lake you can hire rowing boats and visit the small island in the middle of the lake.
Clicking on the various Level Maps below will show different map views of Grasmere and District. Maps Courtesy of Multi Map.
County Level Map
Town Level Map
Street Level Map
