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Rucksack of Rhymes: Summer Adventures

Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join us for an exciting session full of songs, play, crafts and a story exploring Summer. Be inspired by some of William Wordsworth’s own Cumbrian childhood adventures over 200 years ago and think about all of the fun things you can do this summer!

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

For children age 0-5 and their parent or carers

Meeting point

Wordsworth House

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet in rear courtyard. Lift for access to ground floor of house. First floor of house accessible only by stairs. Free audio tour available from reception for visitors unable to access first floor.

Other

Please only purchase tickets for children, adults can accompany on the day without needing to book.

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