Charming historic village in the heart of Lake District, home to poet Wordsworth and famous for the original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop since 1854. Surrounded by mountains and peaceful lake. Features St. Oswald's Church where Wordsworth is buried.
Village access free. Gingerbread shop open year-round except 4 days
Year-round for gingerbread. Spring and autumn for quieter walks. Avoid bank holidays when very crowded.
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Unique spicy-sweet biscuit-cake created by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in 1854. Baked fresh daily to a secret recipe. Shop in Church Cottage with staff in period costumes. Approximately £9 for 12 pieces.
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