The historic Georgian townhouse, located in the heart of Cockermouth, holds a special place in literary history as it was the birthplace and childhood home of the romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister, Dorothy.
Visitors often describe it as a ‘time capsule’ that offers a glimpse into the early influences on one of Britain’s most celebrated poets.
From Monday, September 29 to Sunday, October 5, the team at Wordsworth House will mark the national celebration with a week of poetry inspired by gardens, nature and the changing seasons.
A spokesperson said: “Enjoy some much-loved poems around the house, and our team are looking forward to sharing their favourite poems with you on Facebook.”
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Children playing at Wordsworth House & Gardens.(Image: National Trust / Melinda Gilhen-Baker)
In July, the landmark attracted attention when it was put under review following rumours that it may be closing.
However, the National Trust, which owns and manages the famous poet’s childhood home in Cockermouth, confirmed the property is not closing and explained that they are undertaking a review to plan for the future.
A spokesperson for the National Trust said: “Our proposals for Wordsworth House and Garden aim to increase access, share the Wordsworth story more widely, and explore new uses for the space.
“Following the formal consultation process, we will be liaising next year with the town council, chamber of commerce, businesses, residents and visitors to shape a sustainable, community-focussed future for the house, with a new model in place by 2027.”
The house and garden also have an impressive lineup of events for 2025, including regular guided tours and short films showing why Wordsworth matters today.
Throughout September, visitors have been able to join special guided tours led by head gardener Amanda Thackeray, and the historic property also took part in Heritage Open Days, welcoming the public with free admission on Saturday, September 13.
To find out more, you can visit the website here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/.
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