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Grasmere - beautiful Lakeland village.

Grasmere and Grasmere village lie to the north-west of Ambleside, and near to Rydal Water. It has some of the strongest Wordsworth connections in the lakes, with Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. The area around Grasmere provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Grasmere holiday accommodation listed below.

Grasmere tourist information and holiday accommodation around Grasmere, in the Lake District.

Grasmere - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: NY 338 065

Map: Explorer map OL7

Stats: 1 mile long and ½ mile wide

Villages: Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere, Elterwater, Grange, Rosthwaite

Fells: High Raise, Fairfield, Dollywaggon Pike, Langdale Pikes, Helvellyn

Lakes: Rydal Water, Windermere, Thirlmire, Coniston

View on Map: Grasmere on a map

More info: Grasmere Tourist Info

Things to do: Grasmere

Nearest Bus Stop: Grasmere

Nearest Train: Windermere

Grasmere - Wordsworth Garden Photo © Rob Shephard 2008

Grasmere

Things do around Grasmere

Attractions: Grasmere has a huge range of things to do. It is probably the second most popular Lake District destination after Windermere. Grasmere village has a great selection of places to eat and drink, as well as a wide range of shops. It is most famous for its many connections with William Wordsworth, the most famous being Dove Cottage. You can also visit Grasmere Church, and even get your name engraved in a paving stone in the Worsdworth Daffodil Garden. There are a number of other interesting attractions and shops in Grasmere, including the Heaton Cooper Studio.

Fells: Grasmere lies to the south-west of the Helvellyn range, and to the east of the Langdale Pikes.

Places to eat: Tweedies Bar and Restaurant - a great place to relax after a hard day on the fells.

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Oak Bank Hotel, Grasmere

Oak Bank Hotel,quality Hotel in Grasmere, Cumbria, The Lake District. We have 15 guest bedrooms, all ensuite, including superior four poster rooms. Offering year-round, award-winning accommodation and superb cuisine, we are the perfect Hotel for you. More on Oak Bank Hotel ...

Featured Holiday Accommodation in Grasmere

Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Grasmere area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Ambleside, Windermere,and Borrowdale.