Local Information about Grasmere.
Places to visit
William Wordsworth and Dove Cottage- Grasmere village was home to one of England's most famous poets, William Wordsworth, whose most well known poem 'I wandered lonely as a cloud' describes a field of daffodils. A five minute stroll from Hollens Cottage brings you to his home, Dove Cottage, where there is also a museum and visitor centre. For more information on Dove Cottage click here.
Grasmere Gingerbread shop- try this local speciality. For more information click here.
Heaton Cooper Galllery / Art Shop- visit the gallery of paintings and prints by this well-known local artist. For more information click here.
Shops
Coop supermarket- open 7 days a week, in the main part of the village.
Several Outdoor clothing/equipment shops.
Grasmere garden centre- For more information click here.
Places to Eat and Drink
There is a variety of cafes, restaurants, hotels and pubs serving a wide range of food and drink to suit all tastes and pockets
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