Visitor information
Opening arrangements for 2011
House, garden and cafe
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Last admission to house and garden: 4pm
Last orders in cafe: 4.30pm
Closed every Friday
Shop
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Closed Sundays from 1st November
Address
Main Street,
Cockermouth,
CA13 9RX
Telephone
01900 820884 (Information Line)
01900 824805 (Office)
01900 820880 (Shop)
Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Admission prices
NB. Admission operates by timed ticket on busy days.
Gift Aid Admission* Standard
Adult £6.50 £5.90
Child £3.25 £2.95
Family £16.25 (2 adults & up to 3 children) £14.75
Groups (15+) adult £5.70, child £2.50
* Including a voluntary donation of 10% or more; visitors can, however, choose to pay the standard admission prices, which are also displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Reduced rate when arriving by public transport. Please ask at reception before purchasing ticket and show valid travel ticket.
Group and School visits
We offer a variety of packages for schools and groups. Please see Learning and Access for further information.
Guided tours
Introductory talks for all groups. Out-of-hours visits available for groups. Booking essential.
Talks and Out-of-hours visits
Short introductory talks available for all groups. A comprehensive groups programme is available. Out-of-hours visits available for groups. Booking essential.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Please contact the property in advance of your visit if you have any particular questions.
Parking
Very limited parking on Low Sand Lane, adjacent to house. Drop-off point.
Building
Level entrance to visitor reception. Access to ground floor of house and cafe via lift from visitor reception. Top floor of house is not accessible. Ground floor accessible. Handrail on two flights to first floor. Seating available. Virtual tour available.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible WC in rear courtyard, accessible through visitor reception. A wheelchair is available for visitor use in the house.
Visually information
Braille and large-print guide available on request.
Audio information
Counter induction loops are fitted at Visitor Reception and in the shop.
Facilities for families
Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Hands-on rooms, costume to try on, traditional games.
Dogs welcome
On leads, in front courtyard only.
Refreshments
Visit our cafe for tea and coffee and a range of delicious home baked cakes.
How to find the property
[89: NY118307] Cycle: NCN71 (C2C). Bus: Stagecoach in Cumbria X4/5 Penrith–Workington via Keswick, 35/6 Workington–Cockermouth. All buses stop on Main Street. Station: Workington 6½ml
Parking
No parking on site. Parking in town centre car parks. Long stay car park (not NT) 300yds on Wakefield Road (also free coach parking).