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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
Henry Naylor
Monstering The Rocketman
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IT'S ELTON JOHN VS. THE SUN!! WORLD'S BIGGEST STAR battles WORLD'STOUGHEST TABLOID in EPIC…
Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
Barrow-in-Furness
Discover symphonic sounds up close and personal, as musicians from the Orchestra dive into orchestral blockbusters, familiar favourites, some new discoveries – plus a few special surprises!
Barrow-in-Furness
Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
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.
Westmoor House, Lamplugh Road, COCKERMOUTH
A flute and piano concert with music from JS Bach, through Clara Schumann to David Heath. Formed in 2017, the Maharaj/Degavino duo enjoys a busy concert diary. Some particular highlights have been performances at St Martin in the Fields, St James'…
Keswick
Explore the woodland and take in the dramatic scenery overlooking Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw in England’s highest mountain forest.
Two Trampers are available daily at the visitor centre from 10:30am onwards for 4 hours.
Buttermere is ringed by the crags and peaks of Haystacks, Feetwith Pike and others. The 4 mile walk around the lake boasts impressive views.
Ravenglass
'She ran away to the circus' tells the story of a little girl called Lilly who's a little bit wild. Tired of not feeling she belongs in the world around her she goes in search of a exciting adventure in the hope to find her 'happy' place.
When the…
Loweswater
Discover the peace and quiet of Holme Wood, a mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore.
Ravenglass
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The one thing that makes her smile from the inside out a lot.
'You have your magic inside of you and when you're ready the world will see. How magical you…
Millom
SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER
Step onto the dancefloor and relive the soundtrack of our lives at our Adults-Only Afternoon Disco, for ages 18+. We'll bring feel-good classics and floor-fillers from the 70s, 80s and 90s, played loud enough to dance to, just…
Ravenglass
Be among the first to experience an exciting new musical theatre production inspired by the remarkable story of the Herschel family.
This special event offers a workshop performance featuring puppetry, music and storytelling, giving audiences an…
Keswick
Originally a coaching inn dating back to 1770, the Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa offers cosy accommodation, great food, spa treatments and relaxing leisure facilities in a peaceful setting near Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect base for…
Millom
Let It Swing! The Christmas Collection.
The festive season has always had a soundtrack—and nothing captures the magic of Christmas quite like the unmistakable sound of swing. From fireside classics to joyous seasonal sing-alongs, these songs have…
Barrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
Millom
In a time when tensions around immigration run high in rural communities, Pipeline Theatre grasps the issue in its own inimitable way – finding the funny, the weird and the wonderful.
Maddy has a story to tell: a former St. John Ambulance…
Ravenglass
One of the largest surviving Roman structures in England, about 40 feet by 90 feet with walls over 12 feet high, and containing everything from hot saunas to cold baths.
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…
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