Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Grasmere, England

December 24, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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

Easedale Lancrigg Car Park, Grasmere England
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5.0 based on 721 reviews

Easedale Tarn

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

Central Fells, Grasmere LA22 9RS England
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5.0 based on 316 reviews

Helm Crag

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

Grasmere England
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5.0 based on 511 reviews

Lake Grasmere

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. Wordsworth Grasmere

591 Dove Cottage A, Grasmere LA22 9SH England +44 15394 35544 [email protected] http://wordsworth.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 893 reviews

Wordsworth Grasmere

In 1799, while on a walking tour of the Lake District, William Wordsworth saw Dove Cottage in Grasmere and decided to make it his home. He had known the valley as a boy, describing it as ‘paradise’. Within a few weeks, Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy had moved in and were busily furnishing the home and planning a garden. It was whilst living here that Wordsworth produced most of his best-loved poems, and Dorothy wrote her fascinating Grasmere journal. A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago. In this humble Lake District cottage, you can feel how a unique combination of people and place came together and changed poetry forever. You will need to book your ticket before you visit. To book tickets for a timed entry slot to Dove Cottage and the Garden-Orchard please visit our website.

Reviewed By HowesMel

Wordsworth Cafe at Dove Cottage, Grasmere was an absolute delight. With a friendly greeting and scrumptious, freshly prepared food and great coffee it’s well worth a visit. The scones are dreamy!

5. St. Oswald's Church

Grasmere England http://www.grasmereandrydal.org.uk
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

St. Oswald's Church

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!

6. The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Church Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9SW England +44 15394 35428 [email protected] http://www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,703 reviews

The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

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

7. Alcock Tarn

Grasmere England
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Alcock Tarn

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.

8. Allan Bank

Grasmere England +44 15394 35143 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere
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4.5 based on 535 reviews

Allan Bank

Make yourself at home at Allan Bank, where Grasmere’s valley unfolds from the picture windows and woodland grounds. Once home to National Trust founder Canon Rawnsley and only partially decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience. Secret hideaways, such as the Victorian viewing tunnel, create an air of mystery. You could help yourself to a cup of tea, watch red squirrels as you read by the fire, or picnic on the lawn, paint or draw. William Wordsworth was inspired here -- and there’s even more to discover today. The welcoming village of Grasmere is nestled with its two picturesque lakes against a dramatic backdrop of Lake District fells. It's the perfect place to come explore, relax, reflect and be inspired.

Reviewed By 999Wurzel

This is a house where you can make yourself at home. The views are wonderful and there are comfortable sofa's where you can relax - either with a book (good library of books for you to view) or simply watch the wildlife, especially the red squirrels. In winter there is a cosy fire and a piano for anyone to have a play on. They also have plenty of activities for children.

9. Wordsworth Daffodil Garden

Grasmere England +44 7773 499086
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4.5 based on 140 reviews

Wordsworth Daffodil Garden

Reviewed By BethJ750

The garden was developed to help raise funds for the maintenance of the church next door. Wadsworth and his family are buried here among the wild daffodils, hydrangeas and many other perennials.

10. Lancrigg - Wordsworths Woodland Walks

Easedale Road Lancrigg, Grasmere LA22 9QH England +44 15394 35317 [email protected] http://www.lancrigg.co.uk/explore/
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Lancrigg - Wordsworths Woodland Walks

Helm crag woods is situated on the banks of Helm crag en-route to the summit. Access is non restricted via The Lancrigg. Epic English woodland with meandering paths . A favourite place of William Wordsworth . There is a Dorothy Wordsworth memorial approximately half way up The walk on the upper path. A lot of the large trees were planted by Richardson the arctic explorer. We are currently raising funds to begin clearing some of the large monolithic trees that have fallen and re establish the cascading water courses that terrace into some very idyllic ponds.

Reviewed By Elzzza

Lovely walk through Lancrigg woods today at the start and end of our ascent of Helm Crag. The path is clear with the fallen autumn leaves giving a lovely look, aroma and softness under foot. We saw a couple of robins and on the way back surprised a small herd of Herdwick sheep. A huge fallen tree trunk demonstrated the age and immensity of the woodland. I can't imagine the number of species it must support.

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