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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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Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater is a peaceful lake that is often bypassed.
Bransty Row, Whitehaven
Located in Whitehaven's beautifully redeveloped historic Bus Station, The Peddler is a vibrant restaurant, café and bar celebrating the very best of Cumbria's food and drink. Inspired by the travelling peddlers of old who sought out the finest local…
Barrow-in-Furness
Charity concert celebrating local amateur musical theatre.
Millom
CELEBRATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
"ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS IN THE LAST 50 YEARS"
BBC Movie Connections.
We're thrilled to present the fantastic Stars From The Commitments, a band who truly are Dublin's Saviours of Soul as they bring you The Great…
Coniston
This National Trust wood is a wonderful place to be - right by the lake shore.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the wonders of the Amazon in this up-close animal encounter! From curious frogs to colorful insects, discover the secret stars of the rainforest.
Embark on an unforgettable Pet Encounter Experience where you can meet, greet and interact…
Seascale
Sella Park is now part of the Pennington Hotels group and the management and team are extremely proud of their refurbished property, with beautiful lounge bar, Priory restaurant and relaxing bedrooms.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.
From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going…
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,…
Keswick
The Castle Inn Tavern at the Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa offers cosy surroundings, roaring fireplaces and hearty food in a relaxed, home-from-home setting. Originally part of a coaching inn dating back to 1770, it’s the perfect place to…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Sleuth your way through the forest and use clues to help you identify all the wonderful creatures that live here at Whinlatter.
Our ranger will help your little ones with hints and tips as you explore this amazing place.
Suitable for children…
Cockermouth
Set within library on Main Street, the Tourist Information Centre is situated by the river Cocker, just minutes from the town centre and provides both local and national information.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Join Ravenglass Railway Museum as we team up with Eskdale Mill for a day of steam trains and waterpower. The day begins at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Station with a behind-the-scenes museum tour before boarding this historic railway line for a 7…
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.
Wigton
Come along to Party in the Park for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and great community spirit. Enjoy live music, children's activities, fair rides, food and drink, local stalls and plenty more throughout the day. With something for…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Performed by GERARD LOGAN
Directed by GARETH ARMSTRONG
Music by SIMON SLATER
Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world's greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.
With…
Barrow-in-Furness
Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan brings our Beethoven Celebrations to Barrow with a concert that's bold, vibrant and buzzing with life to mark 200 years since the composer's death.
Most of this pleasant route follows signed sections of Hadrian’s Cycleway (72). St Bees village is reached following a free- wheeling descent to the Irish Sea where Wainright’s Coast to Coast Walk starts.
Aspatria is a small town in the North West of Cumbria, situated within the area known as the Western Lake District between Maryport and Wigton.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Silver Screening
Starring: Glenn Close, Emily Matthews & Anders Danielsen Lie
A young girl, Sophia spends the summer with her father and grandmother on a small island in the Gulf of Finland, as the family grapples with the recent death of Sophia's…
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