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This fascinating little shop was built in 1630 as the village school, and is where Wordsworth occasionally taught. In 1854 it became the home of Sarah Nelson's world famous original celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread ®. This unique and delicious gingerbread is freshly baked everyday to the secret recipe and is only obtainable from this shop or through the international mail order service.
Speciality: Gingerbread, Rum Butter, Local Produce & Ginger themed products.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Facilities for groups
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed
Group visits are available which include a talk lasting 20-30 mins on the history of Cumbrian food and how Grasmere Gingerbread evolved through the Victorian tourist trail. Fresh Gingerbread is served with tea or coffee and an oatcake with Cumberland Rum Butter. Cost £3.50 for adults and £2.50 per child, coach driver and teachers/guide free. School and Educational groups are also taken, contact the shop directly for prices and further information. Must be pre-booked.
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Address
Church Cottage,
Grasmere,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 9SW
Directions
Map reference: NY 337074 Lat: 54.45764 Long: -3.02418
From M6 jct 36 follow A591 to Ambleside then Grasmere. Next to the Wordsworth Hotel.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 8 miles from Windermere station