£ 6.50
The Gardens
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the English Lake District, lies between Ambleside and Grasmere and commands glorious views of Rydal Water and the surrounding fells. This was William Wordsworth’s best-loved family home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80. The house, which was a focus for romantic literature, is owned by the Wordsworth family and retains the feel of a lived-in family home.
Wordsworth was a keen landscape gardener, and the five-acre garden remains very much as he designed it. It consists of fell-side terraces, rock pools, and an ancient mound.
Our gardens are open everyday until the end of October. Please always ring and check before making a long journey. Please note: our opening hours occasionally vary for hosting events. The time slots available to book online indicate our confirmed opening hours for that day.
Parking is available free of charge in Rydal Mount’s car park whilst you are visiting the house and gardens. You park your car here at your own risk.
Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the time of your visit.