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Wordsworth Houseand GardenA romantic and beautiful venuefor your Lake District weddingThe childhood home ofpoet William WordsworthWordsworth House and Garden,Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9RXTel: 01900 824805 Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

The creative inspiration for one of the fathers of Romanticism William Wordsworth wrote that he was “much favour’d in my birthplace”.Wordsworth House is a beautiful Georgian property, located in the gemtown of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park.Be a part of its history and story by making it the venue for your wedding!The property is available for civil ceremonies, renewal of vows andnaming ceremonies. Take your photographs against the backdrop ofour lovely house and famous terrace walk. Enjoy a glass of bubbly inour glorious walled garden or in the atmospheric Georgian kitchen.For smaller parties, we can offer a delicious cream tea. Partnershippackages are also available with the Trout Hotel next door, a highquality independent hotel offering fine dining and accommodation tomeet all your needs for your special day.“We were really excited to be the first couple to get married at Wordsworth House. The ceremony was really intimateand the gardens were looking beautiful so the photo opportunities were amazing. It was so special. We held ourreception next door at the Trout Hotel – it couldn’t have been any easier. It was perfect.” Natalie and Ian O’Neill“We had the most wonderful day; it couldn’t have been better, from the moment we woke up to the time we crashedout at 2am. The staff at Wordsworth House and the registrar were fantastic.” Linda and Andrew Willis“Our wedding was truly unforgettable. We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful experience we all had atWordsworth House; a truly beautiful day.” Zuzana and Peter Murphy

Rooms registered for ceremoniesChoose between five locations for your ceremony: The light and gracious dining room makes an elegant and lovelysetting for your ceremony. Seating up to 40 people, this is thelargest option. Located on the first floor this room is accessiblefor wheelchairs. The warm and homely Georgian kitchen, which seats up to 20people, is perfect for those with a passion for food and a tastefor something unusual! Tie the knot in front of a roaring openfire, surrounded by the scent of drying herbs. Located on thefirst floor, this room has wheelchair access. The opulent and welcoming drawing room seats up to30 people. It contains our harpsichord, which can be used toprovide music during your ceremony. It is on the second floor,so is not accessible for people in wheelchairs or with mobilityproblems. The clerk’s office provides a unique and atmospheric settingfor up to 10 people. A traditional quill pen and ink are availablefor your use. Located on the first floor, this room haswheelchair access. Outside, the summerhouse is ourmost intimate setting for your bigday. Tie the knot to the sounds of theRiver Derwent while your guestswatch on from along the terrace. Notaccessible for wheelchairs.

What we can promise you A friendly and dedicated team happy to answerall your enquiries, big or small. A beautiful house, inside and out, as theperfect backdrop for your special photos.Venue hire and costRoomMaximumcapacityAdditionalfacilitiesVenue feeOpen fireWheelchairaccessibleYesDining room40Georgian kitchen20Open fireYes 500 750 Use of our glorious garden.Drawing room30HarpsichordNo 800 Free parking for your wedding party if you holdyour reception at the Trout Hotel.Clerk's office10Quill penYes 400 A good supply of local accommodation nearby.Summerhouse10Garden andriver viewsNo 400 The best bespoke service at all times.We can supply wine for your toasts, or a delicious cream tea, just ask for more details.Contact Cumbria CountyCouncil for registrar prices,which range from 350- 850depending on the day.

Music provisionWe have a CD player and iPod dock available for your use.Our harpsichord can be played during your ceremony.Wedding photographyThe property is packed with superb backdrops for your pictures.These range from the glorious heritage garden and terrace to thegrand front steps, which are ideal for group shots, and thebeautiful wooden staircase and atmospheric historic rooms. Hireus for your wedding photography, even if you don't book yourceremony with us: 150- 300.Wine and cream teasYour wedding package can include a glass of wine for you and yourguests in the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Indoor optionsare the Georgian kitchen or the Discovery Rooms within our visitorwelcome area. We can also offer cream teas or a light lunch. Pleaseask for prices.Fancy something different?One of our Georgian servants can be on hand to give your guestsa traditional eighteenth-century welcome: 50. We can provide aharpsichord player to delight your guests with a selection ofmusic from the past: 100.Why not theme your wedding eighteenth-century style?The following websites can provide Georgian ial occasionsThe property can be hired for other special occasions, such asrenewals of vows, naming ceremonies and other family gatherings,as well as corporate events.

Cockermouth: everything on a plateThe gem town of Cockermouth is well equipped to supply all your wedding needs.Please see below for local suppliers who can help provide everything for your special day.79 The Parklands,Cockermouth CA13 0XJTel: 01900 827243Mobile: 07811 049866Email: chris@freerimages.co.ukWeb: freerimages.co.ukPhotography: Chris FreerFlowers: Floral BoutiqueI am a full-time, professional Lake District photographerproviding portrait, event and wedding photographythroughout Cumbria, Lancashire and the UK. It is mypromise to you to provide a professional, non-intrusive,friendly service with high-quality results. I truly love whatI do and thrive on building upon the strong reputationof my Cumbria wedding photography business. As afocussed and creative photographer, I strive to offer aservice that exceeds expectations and I am proud to saythat all of my wedding photography packages includea DVD containing all the images from your special day.Here at Floral Boutique we take great care to providethe look and style you require for your wedding day.Every wedding is special and unique and we take carelistening to and advising our brides and grooms.Whether it be a lavish celebration or a small intimategathering, flowers can be adapted accordingly andsuited to your budget.Bridal shop: I Do BridalWelcome to the most exquisite and unique bridal shopin Cockermouth, Cumbria! I Do wedding dress shopin Cockermouth has a fabulous collection of designerwedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, prom wear andmen’s formal hire Well Suited.16 Main Street,Cockermouth CA13 9LQTel: 01900 828282Email: well suited@yahoo.co.ukWeb: i-do-bridal.co.ukWe are committed to offering the most beautifulwedding dresses from the cream of British andinternational designers such as Ian Stuart, Constantinaby Enzoani, Blue by Benjamin Roberts, Maggie Sottero,My Lady and more. With a fabulous showroomdedicated to beautiful wedding dresses, bridesmaidgowns and men’s formal hire set in a relaxed andfriendly atmosphere, our experienced and fully trainedstaff will help, advise and guide you and you’ll bein heaven trying on the exquisite wedding gownsand wedding accessories. Our men’s formal hiredepartment Well Suited caters for everything fromthe groom to his groomsmen.26 Market Place,Cockermouth CA13 9NQTel: 01900 826717Email: contact@floralboutiquecockermouth.co.ukWeb: floralboutiquecockermouth.co.uk

Wordsworth House and Garden,Main Street,Cockermouth CA13 9RXTel: 01900 824805Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.ukWeb: nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworthhousePhotography: NTPL, Val Corbett, Chris Freer, Rhiannan Sian Rees, Chris Smith

Bridal shop: I Do Bridal Welcome to the most exquisite and unique bridal shop in Cockermouth, Cumbria! I Do wedding dress shop in Cockermouth has a fabulous collection of designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, prom wear and men's formal hire Well Suited. We are committed to offering the most beautiful