Grasmere
The pretty and intimate village of Grasmere is surrounded by the most glorious scenery; the
stunning panorama of emerald fields and a delighul little lake
is overlooked by imposing fells. 
Silver Howe, Helm Crag and Stone Arthur
are most prominent, but the greater Helvellyn and
Fairfield are also close by. The village - a cluster of grey stone
houses beside the River Rothay - has a population of less than 1000 and is a perfect base
for fell-walkers wishing to explore the nearby ranges of Helvellyn and Fairfield.
However, it is not simply the scenery which makes Grasmere one of the most visited locations in the whole of the Lake District; Grasmere was home to William Wordsworth. The poet lived in four different houses in and around the village, and the village church of St. Oswald's is his final resting place. Wordsworth is buried alongside his sister, his wife and their children in the churchyard beneath the yews which he planted himself. In addition to the church, the main points of pilgrimage for tourists and literary fans are his former homes at Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount.
Notable annual events in the village include the Rushbearing Festival in St. Oswald's Church and Grasmere Sports Day, where local men compete in traditional Lakeland games, including Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling.