Rydal Mount, England's Romance Retreat
Christopher Andrew, the great-great-great-great grandson of Romantic poet and gardener William Wordsworth welcomes you to Rydal Mount
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Rydal Mount is one of the world's most impressive Romantic gardens, former home to poet and gardener William Wordsworth in the idyllic English countryside of the Lake District.
Christopher Wordsworth in gardensRydal Mount & Gardens
Meet Christopher Wordsworth Andrew
The flowerbeds in springRydal Mount & Gardens
Welcome to Rydal Mount
A beautiful house and gardens in the Lake District.
Mary WordsworthRydal Mount & Gardens
Mary Henderson at Rydal
Mary saved the house for the Wordsworth family and opened it up for the public to visit and enjoy.
The classic view of Rydal MountRydal Mount & Gardens
Glorious gardens
The landscape gardens were created by William Wordworth himself; he was not just a keen poet but a gardener as well!
Rydal Mount, Westmoreland; late the residence of the Poet Wordsworth. Rydal Mount, Westmoreland; late the residence of the Poet Wordsworth. (about 1860) by UnknownThe J. Paul Getty Museum
The House - a thriving family home
The house has not been much changed since Wordworth's occupation, and is still enjoyed as a family home.
Wordsworth memorabilia (2021)Rydal Mount & Gardens
Wordsworth's Legacy
Rydal is still home to many portraits, pictures, books and possessions from Wordsworth.
Christopher Andrews (2021)Rydal Mount & Gardens
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