Wordsworth Daffodil Garden — Attraction in Lakes

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Grasmere Daffodil Garden opened in 2003. A piece of waste land near the church was chosen to try and emulate Wordsworth’s famous poem.

“I wandered lonely as a cloud, that floats on high o’er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils.

The plan is to have 10,000 wild daffodils blowing in the breeze.

The idea of the garden is to raise funds to promote the heritage of the Vale of Grasmere and it’s traditional ways of Lake District life. This is achieved by selling Daffodil bulbs, which mean you can put down “some roots in Grasmere” yourself.

You can also buy a stone which is engraved with your name and home town. This is laid in the form of a path through the garden. Once the path is finished, sponsorship closes. The stones are made of Lakeland slate, and tend to be bought by people who have a fondness for Grasmere. It isn’t a memorial garden, more a celebration of Grasmere. Donors names are entered in the Book of friends displayed in St Oswalds Church.

The charities sponsored by the garden are, The Friends of St. Oswald’s. St Oswald’s church has over 100,000 visitors per year which obviously takes it’s toll on the building. The money helps to pay for it’s renovation and maintenance.

Another charity to benefit is The Lakeland Housing Trust. Because so many houses are snapped up as holiday homes, it becomes more and more difficult to find affordable housing for locals. The Trust buys and lets homes to young families at a subsidised rent.

The Wordsworth Trust is another beneficiary, helping to preserve the literary heritage of the poet’s bond with Grasmere. His grave overlooks the garden.

And finally, The National Trust gets donations to help farmers to maintain country features which would be difficult otherwise because of low hill farm incomes.

So the next time you are in Grasmere enjoy the peace of the daffodil garden knowing that it is helping preserve the beautiful Vale...

Wordsworth Daffodil Garden is such a peaceful and beautiful spot to visit. Nestled by the River Rydal, it feels like stepping into a living tribute to Wordsworth’s poetry. The garden is thoughtfully maintained, with pathways leading through daffodils, wildflowers, and trees, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere.

I especially loved the engraved stones carrying names and verses, which make the place feel personal and full of history. In spring, when the daffodils are in bloom, it must be truly magical. Even outside of that season, the tranquility of the garden and the gentle sound of the river make it a perfect place to pause and reflect.

If you’re visiting Rydal or exploring the Lake District, this little garden is a must-see. A quiet,...

This small but beautiful garden is right next to St Oswald's Churchyard and very close to the graves of William Wordsworth and his family. The well-kept path is made up of around 3000 paving stones inscribed with the names and home towns of people from all four corners of the world who, by sponsoring their stone, have supported this garden and helped to raise funds for local heritage. I came too late in the year to see any daffodils, but there were a few lovely rhododendrons and other flowering plants. There are benches where you can sit and take in the wonderful views of the surrounding Lakeland fells. From the gate at the foot of the garden, you can enjoy a peaceful and scenic walk along a footpath that runs...