You are here: Home > Explore Cumbria > Areas of Cumbria > Western Lake District & Coast > Towns and Villages
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
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told

Number of results: 511
, currently showing 301 to 320.
Millom
Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Petula Clark, The…
WHITEHAVEN
A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.
Cumbria
If you fancy staying somewhere different and fancy the thought of staying in a fabulously restored luxury Pullman railway coach, then this is for you.
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…
Eskdale Valley
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
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…
Winscales, Workington
One of our Summer Series events, escape to the Mediterranean for a night of music, food and celebration inspired by 'Mamma Mia!'.
Your evening takes place in our new Woodland Event Suites. It includes a welcome drink on arrival, a three-course…
Braithwaite, Keswick
We are a relaxed, gourmet getaway nestled in Whinlatter Forest, the only true mountain forest in England, with nine contemporary rooms offering woodland or garden views, it’s a haven of tranquillity and relaxation.
Cockermouth
Isel church is a beautiful Grade I listed building, which is located in an idyllic position in a carefully tended churchyard close to the River Derwent and the grounds of Isel Hall.
Barrow-in-Furness
A Premium Hotel & Wedding Venue based in Barrow in Furness in Cumbria. Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens with 59 beautifully decorated rooms with a rosette acclaimed Bar & Restaurant, Oscar's. It's one of the Lake Districts hidden gems…
Millom
This ride along the sea wall gives spectacular wide open views across the Duddon estuary and out to sea, to wild waves and stunning sunsets.
Broughton in Furness
The Millom & Broughton Agricultural Show has a long and rich history, and is one of the highlights of the seasonal calendar in local area, always providing a fun day out for families from far and wide; shining a light on rural life and the skills,…
Barrow-in-Furness
Furness College is a general further education college in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is situated over two main campuses - the £47m Channelside Campus with its outstanding vocational/technical facilities and the specialist Sixth Form Campus on…
Moresby, Whitehaven
A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort
Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
With a new English libretto by Toria Banks
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
Carolyn Sampson soprano
Mariana Rodrigues…
Workington
Say “I do” surrounded by the beauty of the Lake District at Hunday Manor Hotel Weddings 💍✨
From stunning countryside views to elegant Woodland Event Suites, Hunday Manor is the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding day
Millom
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and real their thoughts at will.
Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring…
KESWICK
Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and tranquillity, it can be traced back to the mid 16th century, although it was substantially refurbished in the 1840s.
Cockermouth
This stunning salon carriage offers the perfect location as a quirky and intimate venue for your family get-together, club meeting, bespoke corporate function or whatever you may have in mind!
Main St, Ravenglass
Easter Little Engineers' Days at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Bring curious minds, creative imaginations and a love of steam along to the Easter Little Engineers' Days at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a special seasonal event hosted by Chris…
Workington
Armidale Cottages B&B is set in half an acre of land with a small orchard. Built in the 16thC the cottages have been lovingly renovated to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features.
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL