Natural landmarks · North West England
The Grot
In or near Rydal.
The Grot — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Grot is a other located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rydal Mount is a historic grade-I listed building in the Lake District, known for its association with the Romantic poet William Wordsworth and his family. The house features extensive gardens designed by Wordsworth and offers insights into the lives and creativity of the Wordsworth family.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Grot is a notable structure located in North-West England. It is recognised for its unique architectural features and historical significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4484, -2.9786
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.rydalmount.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1124686676 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Grot?
- The Grot is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9LX), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is The Grot?
- The Grot — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Grot?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9LX.
- Is The Grot a protected site?
- Yes — The Grot is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Grot free to visit?
- Yes, The Grot is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Grot?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9LX. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.