Galava
Remains of
a first century Roman fort on low-lying land at the head
of the lake.Old
Stamp House
Where Wordsworth worked as a distributor of stamps.
St
Mary's Church
From the 19th century with spire, very unusual in
Lakeland.
Rydal
Mount
Situated just out of Ambleside, an extended old farm
house rented and occupied by William Wordsworth and
family from 1813-1850, the last years of his life.
It contains some of his furniture and belongings, with
pleasant gardens and a lake view.
Open March - October 09:30 - 17:00.
Townend
(Troutbeck)
A yeoman farmers house dating back to 1626 now in the
care of the National Trust.
Open late March till the end of October (Tuesday to
Friday - 13:00 - 17:00)
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