Location: Grasmere
Top Things to do in Grasmere
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Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in the centre of the English Lake District. It takes its name from the adjacent lake, and has associations with the Lake Poets. The poet William Wordsworth, who lived in Grasmere for 14 years, described it as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found."
Restaurants in Grasmere
1. Easedale Tarn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By katiemF7715XW - Crook, United Kingdom
This is a great walk up the side of Sour Milk Ghyll to Easedale Tarn, it is a beautiful peaceful place, the path takes you straight up to the tarn, it can be steep in places and when it has been raining it can be a bit boggy under foot
2. Helm Crag
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5.0 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By davidbF4980XR - Corby, United Kingdom
Decided to do Helm Crag walk as its reviews were encouraging, so we set off up the lane opposite the bookshop this is located on the main road on right hand side , drive most of the way through village there is a signpost for toilets by bookshop or park in village and walk up main road , we did this, so walk up the lane they says Easedale tarn you will come to a signpost that says Easedale tarn and Helm Crag (lamb and lion walk ) turn right here and follow road until you come to footpath to mountain on right hand side, then it’s uphill all the way , now we’re not the fittest but the climb isn’t too bad but it does open up your lungs by the time you get to the top , there are a few spots on way up to take in the stunning view and when you get to the top you’re rewarded with stunning views, there is a grassed area to rest and picnic , note there is two summits lion and lamb a few meters apart so lion first then moved on to lamb , on descent we followed on over lamb you can see footpath from summit forks some meters ahead , so descend and when you get to fork , take right hand track through fern this is a very pleasing descent zig zagging down mountain until you come to a tarmac road follow down until you come to rocks at road junction to stop cars going up to farm turn right here and follow road back to Grasmere you’ll come out onto lane by goody bridge , yay your back , took about 3 1/2 hrs we were slow due to the wife holding us back but you could do in 3 I’m sure , thoroughly enjoyed though may be stiff as a board in the morning ???????? .
3. Lake Grasmere
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5.0 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By 926matthewg - Cramlington, United Kingdom
There is and amazing and picturesque walk around the lake, very serene, start opposite the church near the gingerbread shop and go around the lake heading back into the town centre via the Daffodil Hotel and Spa.
4. Sam Read Bookseller
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Shirl2 - Skipton, United Kingdom
No visit to Grasmere is complete without a book bought from Sam Reads. This is a traditional bookshop and has a lovely atmosphere coupled with very helpful staff and wonderful selection of books echoing the locality, landscape, season and outdoors.
5. Grasmere Chocolate Cottage
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
We are the first set of shops across the road from the main Stock Lane car park. Next door to the post office.
Reviewed By GabrielleK328
The hand made truffle workshop was brilliant, full of useful information and tips, and we had a go at making truffles to take home, which tasted awesome. Definitely the best thing to see/do at the Christmas Fair.
6. St. Oswald's Church
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.
Reviewed By kathrynm610 - Larbert, United Kingdom
Lovely wee church with plenty of interesting information and a good stock of items for sale such as local postcards, books etc. The organist was playing when we went in, a real treat!
7. Stone Arthur
8. The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
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4.5 based on 1,703 reviews
Established in 1854. Grasmere Gingerbread was invented in 1854 by Victorian creator cook Sarah Nelson who mixed and baked her spicy-sweet chewy concoction inside her neat Church Cottage home - now The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop - and sold it to villagers and visitors from a table top on a tree stump outside her front door. One hundred and sixty five years after the creation and launch of Grasmere Gingerbread, Sarah Nelson's remarkable, unique legacy lives. Her wonderful spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake enjoys a worldwide following and it is still baked fresh every day to her original secret recipe inside her former home, now The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
Reviewed By mathews687 - Formby, United Kingdom
Came to Grasmere this morning always come to the gingerbread shop when visiting its a lovely quirky shop and gingerbread is lovely and freshly made each day by the same recipe of years ago
9. Herdy
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
We are herdy; a lovable, responsible brand from the English Lake District that creates gift, homeware and accessories that are made to make you smile
Reviewed By rebus10 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
There are 4 of these shops in the Lake District all selling sheep inspired gifts for home or personal use. We loved the unique and colourful products. Staff helpful too. The items would make ideal gifts. All COVID precautions in place with limited customers allowed in the shop.
10. Alcock Tarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
This is a medium hike of about 4 miles. Its medium because of the ascent and terrain. Good boots are a must. Light waterproof clothing is recommended. Ensure you take water and energy bars or kendal mint. A good place to stop is at the small waterfall for a 10 minute break. Easy path to find. Mobile phone reception is good to aid you however an OS map is also a must. Anyone of reasonable fitness can enjoy this hike, not walk.
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