Rydal Mount and Gardens: Wordsworth's 'most beloved' home

Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, lies between Ambleside and Grasmere and commands glorious views of Lake Windermere, Rydal Water and the surrounding fells.

The Wordsworth Family moved into Rydal Mount in 1813 and rented the house continually for 46 years until the death of Mary Wordsworth in 1859. Rydal Mount was the largest house the Wordsworths lived in and became a much-loved family home.

Location
Just over 1 mile from Ambleside on the A591 Windermere-Keswick road.

Open
Summer: Open daily 1st March - 31st October 9.30 - 5 pm

Opening & Closing Days for Winter months only:
1st November - end of February
Admission Times: 10am - 4pm

Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas Day and the last 3 weeks of January.