Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery

William Wordsworth fell in love with Dove Cottage while on a walking holiday with his friend and fellow poet, Samuel Taylor in 1799.  Within a few months he had moved into it with his sister, Dorothy and thus started his happiest and most inspired years.

You can visit the inspirational home of Britain's best-loved poet, where he wrote "I wandered Lonely as a Cloud", the most famous poem in the English language.

-  Take an informative and entertaining guided tour of Dove Cottage.

-  Visit the Wordsworth Museum and see displays about his life, his friends and his inspiration.

-  Experience special exhibitions and events in the Art Gallery and contemporary art gallery 3 degrees W.  

-  Attend readings by contemporary poets of their own work from May-Oct (see our website, What's On page for details.

-  Excite your childrens' imagination with holiday activities and our educational programme in the Foyle room. 

Open
Seven days a week 9.30 am – 5.30 pm.
Last admission 5.00 pm.
Closed 4 weeks in January/February and 24–26 December.