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From picturesque villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lake District and Coast offer a rich history and heritage alongside plenty to see and do. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, bustling market towns, and a warm Cumbrian welcome - with a healthy dose of historic charm to boot.
From the birthplace of Wordsworth in Cockermouth to the only coastal village in the Lake District in Ravenglass, there’s lots to discover.
Travel by train along the Cumbrian Coast Line, which connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail. Running alongside the sea, it boasts stunning views as you travel.
Explore the following towns and villages: Buttermere | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth | Duddon Valley | Maryport | Millom | Ravenglass, Muncaster & Eskdale | Silloth | Whitehaven | Workington
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Millom
Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun
Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…
Barrow-in-Furness
BarrowFull is an arts organisation led by Barrow-based partners with the aim of increasing participation in the arts. We work with the people of Barrow, enabling creative experiences to happen across the town including a vibrant programme of public…
Workington
Shopping centre with department store, 11 shops, 6 cinemas, 3 restaurants. Over 400 free parking spaces. Petrol and convenience store 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
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…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour.
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely…
Sea Brows, Maryport
Cumbria's west coast 'bijou' festival, Maryport LitFest, kicks off again at the end of February/beginning of March with the usual sparkling jewels of interesting speakers and an exciting theme; Light over Water: a Journey of Discovery- everything…
Cockermouth
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that make Jennings so special. From our proud brewing history to the character of our beers, you’ll enjoy a memorable journey through time – finishing with a…
Cockermouth
Nestled near the tranquil shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, just ten minutes from Keswick, The Pheasant, Bassenthwaite offers a heartfelt Cumbrian welcome that has stood the test of time for over two centuries.
A delightful Georgian town with its street grid pattern and buildings largely still intact and harbour signifying the town's rich maritime heritage.
Borrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
Millom
Harry Styled: A Tribute to Harry Styles. UK no 1 Harry Styles Impersonator. This show features the dynamic vocals of 'Kofi Taylor' as Harry Styles. The breathtaking talent of Kofi Taylor captures the swagger, look and vocals of worldwide pop…
Cumbria
This modest mountain occupies an important position at the head of the Buttermere valley and is surrounded by a diverse and interesting range of peaks. To the south is the towering crags of the Pillar range whilst to the north is the slightly…
SEASCALE
The smallest church near the deepest lake and the highest mountain in England.
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
Millom
Tin Cat Entertainment proudly presents…Fun! With Barbara Nice.
5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy.
In Barbra Streisand's recent autobiography, she says: "I haven't had much fun in my life, to tell you the truth.…
Main St, Ravenglass
Celebrate 50 Years of Northern Rock
May 2nd – 4th, 2026
Join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for the Northern Rock Golden Jubilee Gala this May Bank Holiday. This three-day "steam spectacular" honors 50 years of our flagship locomotive with an…
Moresby, Whitehaven
James Delarre & Saul Rose are a celebrated English folk duo whose music is defined by the timeless interplay of fiddle and melodeon. A partnership rooted in deep friendship, tireless of musicianship, and a shared passion for traditional music.
Old…
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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