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Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination
Tuesday 7 July · 11:00 – 17:00
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
An exhibition at Wordsworth Grasmere. Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world’s greatest Gothic tales: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Beginning with the reimagined bedroom of Mary Shelley, step into a spellbinding world of moonlit woods, haunting seas and waking dreams. See rare books, manuscripts and treasures from famous Gothic writers including Lord Byron, Emily Brontë, John Polidori and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Drawing upon some of the most iconic works of Gothic literature, this immersive exhibition explores the uncanny stories and fantastical ideas that laid the foundations for modern horror and fantasy fiction.
The Pizza Nomad at Bays Brown Farm Campsite
Friday 28 August · 18:30 – 18:30
BaysBrown Farm Campsite, Ambleside
The Pizza Nomad serving woodfired Neapolitan pizzas made with fresh dough and quality Italian ingredients. Serving until sold out.
Simon Armitage: An Evening in Grasmere
Tuesday 1 September · 20:30 – 22:00
Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Ambleside
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take place at the Daffodil Hotel – on the shore of Grasmere lake and only a short walk from Dove Cottage, where former Poet Laureate William Wordsworth wrote some of his greatest poetry. Simon Armitage is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, his collections include Magnetic Field (2020), Never Good with Horses (2023), Blossomise (2024) and Dwell (2025). Copies of Simon Armitage’s books will be on sale (cash and card) with a book signing following the reading. Drinks will be available from the Lobby Bar.
The Sondering
Friday 18 September · 16:00 – 10:00
Barn in the Fells, Ambleside
The Sondering is a new micro-festival (approx. 300 capacity) in the Lake District that explores death, dying, and grief in new (and old) ways. Using a blend of contemporary arts, music, nature, ritual, community and death literacy expertise, we’re asking the question - can exploring mortality creatively, consciously and communally bring us closer to life and each other? Think part festival, part retreat, and part shared experiment. It’s a co-creation where the ‘audience’ are participants, playing a vital role in holding the space for each other and having lots of opportunity to get involved rather than just ‘watch’.
After Hours at Dove Cottage: Gothic Monsters
Thursday 24 September · 19:30 – 21:00
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
A spellbinding evening of Gothic tales in candlelit Dove Cottage. Discover the origins of modern horror and fantasy fiction in this bewitching storytelling event. This time the theme is MONSTERS: the human and inhuman monsters of Gothic horror, with a focus on those found in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and The Last Man and the works that inspired them. The evening begins with a themed tour of Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination. Find out about the monsters and monstrous in the books, manuscripts and artworks in the exhibition, including characters from works by Mary Shelley and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. After exploring the exhibition, gather around the hearth in Dove Cottage for performed readings from some of these terrifying tales.
A Talk at the School - Not just Wordsworth!
Monday 28 September · 20:30 – 21:30
Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead
Though known as the school of William Wordsworth, many more schoolboys were educated here. Join us to uncover the boys' forgotten histories. The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the Church. We have one step at the entrance and the talk will take place downstairs. Drinks will be provided. The exhibition room will be open for you to look round however, the upstairs is only accessible by stairs. The talk will last approximately 40 minutes with time for questions. The schoolroom is often chilly, so we recommend layering up! Tickets may also be bought at the door.
Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage
Wednesday 21 October · 17:00 – 18:30
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).
After Hours at Dove Cottage: Gothic Monsters
Thursday 22 October · 19:30 – 21:00
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
Discover the origins of modern horror and fantasy fiction in this bewitching storytelling event. This time the theme is MONSTERS: the human and inhuman monsters of Gothic horror, with a focus on those found in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and The Last Man and the works that inspired them. The evening begins with a themed tour of Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination. Find out about the monsters and monstrous in the books, manuscripts and artworks in the exhibition, including characters from works by Mary Shelley and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. After exploring the exhibition, gather around the hearth in Dove Cottage for performed readings from some of these terrifying tales.
Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage
Monday 26 October · 16:00 – 17:30
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).
Talk at the School - An Evening of Folklore and Spooky Tales
Monday 26 October · 19:30 – 20:30
Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead
Join The Director of Hawkshead's ghost tours, Tallow Tales, to explore the folklore and legends of this small Lake District village. The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the Church. We have one step at the entrance and the talk will take place downstairs. Drinks will be provided. The exhibition room will be open for you to look round however, the upstairs is only accessible by stairs. The tales and stories will last approximately 40 minutes with time for questions or comments. The schoolroom is often chilly, so we recommend layering up! Tickets may also be bought at the door.
Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage
Tuesday 27 October · 16:00 – 17:30
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).
After Hours at Dove Cottage: Gothic Monsters
Thursday 29 October · 18:30 – 20:00
Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside
Discover the origins of modern horror and fantasy fiction in this bewitching storytelling event. This time the theme is MONSTERS: the human and inhuman monsters of Gothic horror, with a focus on those found in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and The Last Man and the works that inspired them. The evening begins with a themed tour of Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination. Find out about the monsters and monstrous in the books, manuscripts and artworks in the exhibition, including characters from works by Mary Shelley and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. After exploring the exhibition, gather around the hearth in Dove Cottage for performed readings from some of these terrifying tales.

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