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Things to See and Do

There’s lots to see and do along the Cumbria Coastal Route, from outdoor adventures to indoor activities. Whether you’re exploring the area’s towns and villages, visiting family-friendly attractions, immersing yourself in a rich history and heritage, or simply looking to explore all the route has to offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Take time to uncover the route’s highlights - from heritage railways and castles to nature reserves, beaches and local food and drink - or dive a little deeper and discover hidden gems along the way.

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Outdoor adventure - Walk coastal paths, cycle scenic routes, ride along the beach or explore the nearby fells.

Nature & wildlife - Discover National Landscapes, nature reserves and some of the UK’s most important habitats for birds and wildlife.

Arts & culture - Visit galleries, theatres and creative spaces, and experience the culture of the coast.

History & heritage - Step back in time with Roman sites, historic harbours, castles and industrial heritage.

Food & drink - Treat your tastebuds, with an abundance of local produce, cosy pubs, cafés and standout restaurants - including Michelin stars.

Family-friendly - Find attractions, activities and experiences perfect for all ages.

Browse our listings to find attractions, experiences and activities across the Cumbria Coastal Route, and get inspired for your trip.

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  1. Whitehaven Flower Club
    Whitehaven Flower Club
    Whitehaven Flower Club Summer Gala: Colours of a Rainbow

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming Summer Gala demonstration Colours of a Rainbow with special guest arranger Sara Barrow.

    Whether you're an experienced arranger or completely new to the…

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    West Coast Comedy Festival 2026

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    After the side-splitting success of last year's festival, we're thrilled to announce that West Coast Comedy Festival will be back in 2026!

    Join us for a 7-hour comedy extravaganza, packed with 5 amazing comedians, great music, and some delicious…

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  3. Photo of Meetwood Flac
    Photo of Meetwood Flac
    Meetwood Flac

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    After three sell-out shows in a row, Meetwood Flac return to share their love of the legendary Fleetwood Mac.

    If you're yet to experience the thrill of a Meetwood Flac show then prepare to be blown away! Hear your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits…

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  4. fragments-of-belonging
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    Fragments of Belonging

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Created during her residency at Rosehill, Fragments of Belonging explores movement, migration, place, and belonging through painting and film.

    At the heart of the project is a 30-minute essay film that brings together aerial imagery, performance,…

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    Darren McGarvey Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Orwell Prize-winning author, BAFTA and RTS-winning documentary maker, and former BBC Reith Lecturer Darren McGarvey takes his acclaimed Fringe show Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show on tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026.

    An entertaining…

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  6. Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
    Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Sandwiches - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Ravenglass and Eskdale train
    Ravenglass and Eskdale trains © Matthew Pye
    Aerial View of Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Mark Fielding
    Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
    Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Sandwiches - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Ravenglass and Eskdale train
    Ravenglass and Eskdale trains © Matthew Pye
    Aerial View of Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Mark Fielding
    Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

    Address

    Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…

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  7. John Bramwell [I Am Kloot]
    John Bramwell [I Am Kloot]
    John Bramwell [I Am Kloot]

    Address

    Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    01229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen…

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  8. poster of Sleeping Beauty
    poster of Sleeping Beauty
    Sleeping Beauty

    Address

    The Coro, The Coro, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ

    Telephone

    01229 820000

    furnessyt@hotmail.com

    County Square, Ulverston

    A magical, fun-filled, fast-paced, and wickedly funny telling of the famous story of the princess sent to sleep for a hundred years after pricking herself on a spinning wheel. Suitable for all the family.

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  9. Foraging
    Foraging
    Forage & Nibble

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Grange-over-Sands

    Discover the hidden flavours of the countryside at Holker with a guided foraging event led by the experts from Forage Box. Set within the beautiful estate, this immersive experience invites guests to explore wild, seasonal ingredients, learn how to…

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    Blood - bikes
    Blood Bikes Cumbria Fundraiser Concert Music

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Calling all music lovers are invited to a special fundraising concert in support of Blood Bikes Cumbria, featuring live performances from Phil Lewthwaite and Keri Farish.

    The event aims to raise vital funds for Blood Bikes Cumbria, a volunteer‑run…

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  11. Refugee children in dance costumes gathered at Brampton.
    Refugee children in dance costumes gathered at Brampton.
    A Welcome in the Hills: Refugees in Cumberland in the 1930s and 1940s

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join Rob David at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 25 August for a fascinating talk on a little-known aspect of Cumbrian history.

    This illustrated lecture examines the lives of refugees who came to Cumberland from Spain, Czechoslovakia, Austria and…

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  12. Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve

    Address

    RSPB Hodbarrow, Mainsgate Rd, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JY

    Telephone

    01697 351330

    Millom

    Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is a coastal lagoon and area of grassland which is located on the site of a former iron mine on the west coast of Cumbria, close to the town of Millom.

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  13. Dalston Tractor Run
    Dalston Tractor Run
    Dalston Tractor Run

    Address

    The Green, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7PJ

    Telephone

    07552162382

    kburnsax@gmail.com

    Dalston

    Dalston Tractor Run showcases vintage and modern tractors. The convoy leaves The Green at 12md.There will also be a selection of vintage vehicles. It is free to spectators. We would love to see families. it is to raise money for the Eden Valley…

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  14. The Lake District Book Festival Banner
    The Lake District Book Festival Banner
    The Lake District Book Festival

    Address

    Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QF

    Telephone

    07754 163941

    festivalproducer@lakedistrictbookfestival.co.uk

    The Racecourse, Cartmel

    A long weekend of talks, panels and debates celebrating writers, writing and the spoken word at Cartmel Racecourse.

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  15. National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
    National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
    National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening. Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

    Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a…

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  16. Eat Street Cumbria courtyard with people eating and drink, food vendors around the perimeter with a marquee and plenty of seating.
    Eat Street Cumbria courtyard with people eating and drink, food vendors around the perimeter with a marquee and plenty of seating.
    Eat Street Cumbria

    Address

    Whitehaven (Bransty Arch - opposite Wetherspoons), Egremont, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7XE

    Telephone

    +447503247707

    hello@lakeland-life.co.uk

    Whitehaven

    Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street

    Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very best street food traders, serving world-class, worldwide dishes made by local people, alongside live local music and a relaxed, social atmosphere…

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  17. Audience enjoying the music at the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle.
    Audience enjoying the music at the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle.
    Muncaster Open Mic Night

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!

    Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.

    Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…

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  18. BounceFest (Outdoors)
    BounceFest (Outdoors)
    BounceFest

    Address

    Barrow Island Community & Sports Hub, Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SB

    Telephone

    07725834699

    info@bouncefestuk.com

    Barrow-in-Furness

    BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…

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  19. Muncaster's Dragcaster logo on a rainbow background
    Muncaster's Dragcaster logo on a rainbow background
    Dragcaster

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    On Sunday 3 May, expect a night full of drag and pure party energy in the unforgettable setting of Muncaster Castle.
    Starring: Nova Gina, Tequila Thirst & DJ Rachel Von Hampton.
    Dance, cheer, and laugh the night away with live entertainment, fierce…

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  20. Audience in drawing room of Muncaster Castle listening to a talk.
    Audience in drawing room of Muncaster Castle listening to a talk.
    A Viking King and his Irish Sea Kingdoms

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join Steve Dickinson at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 28 April for a fascinating talk on Cumbria's Viking history.
    Over a thousand years ago, the Irish Sea was a crucible of piracy and conflict. From the eastern shores of Ireland to the Isle of Man,…

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