"Rydal Mount" Lake District National Park Things to Do Tip by joanj

In 1813 William and his wife Mary moved to Rydal Mount where they stayed until their deaths.

In 1820 he published his "Guide through he District of the Lakes", and in 1842 became the Poet Laureate

Admission prices (2004) Adults £4.50 Senior Citizens £3.50 Students £3.25.

There are large terraced gardens landscaped by the poet to wander through, with magnificent views of Lake Windermere and Rydal Water.

Garden only £2.00 Children £1.50 Family tickets £10.00.

Address: Rydal between Ambleside and Grasmere on the A591
Directions: open - summer 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
winter 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
closed Tuesdays in winter and 8th and - 1st
Feb.
othercontact: fax 015394 31738
Phone: 015394 33002
Website: http://www.rydalmount.co.uk