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St. Oswald's Church

Grasmere, England
Ranked #4 of 6 attractions in Grasmere
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Cemeteries
Owner description: The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines...... more » Owner description: The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. « less
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leeds
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We have been lucky more than once to see couples who have chosen Grasmere to tie the knot. What a brillant idea, the setting is priceless. The Chinese/Japenese tourists love it we had to struggle to see the bride the last time they wanted lots of pictures. More

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Winsford, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

there is no pushyness and you can go in any time within reason More

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Chester
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

A beautiful lakeland church. We visited to attend a wedding which was excellantly conducted by the vicar. The Wordsworth family graves are easily found at the rear of the church. More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

An ancient, well maintained church withWilliam Wordsworths grave in the graveyard. Situated next to the river. Beautiful. More

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London, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

A lovely church with an interesting history, churchyard with the graves of William Wordsworth and his family. More

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Greenock
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A beautiful historic place of worship. Pefect for Easter. We were so taken with it we visited again on Easter Monday and stayed a while. Not to be missed. JimS More

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liverpool
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Lovely place to visit - unusual church and altar. Graveyard a must visit to view the graves of Wordsworth family - lots of history for those interested. Pretty location and easy to access More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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lovely walk around the daffodils where people had plaques on the walkway More

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Lytham St Annes
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

William Wordsworth is buried in the church cemetery with several other members of his family. Note the oak pews from 1881 and the statue of Madonna and Child by Ophelia Bell in the church. She married artist William Heaton Cooper in this church. More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

This is a genuine church with a really great vicar. Make sure that you experience a service rather than just the tourist visit More

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