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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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Moresby, Whitehaven
Written by David Ireland & Directed by Finn den Hertog
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new…
Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or curves, wall…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join us for our first ever Festive Market!
Enjoy a bit of retail therapy, where you can find unique, locally made gifts for loved ones or treat yourself to something special.
Not only will you be able to have a great shop, but you can soak up the…
Keswick
5* holiday park on the shores of Bassenthwaite.
Keswick
Leisure at the Castle Inn offers a great range of facilities available to our Members and guests staying at the hotel, included heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Set beneath some of England's highest fells and overlooking Bassenthwaite…
Ravenglass
La'aL, 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. Excellent facilities at both ends of the line, from sea to mountains.
Moresby, Whitehaven
What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without men gallantly draping capes over them - so are fellas of any use at all?
Award winning MAN Marcus…
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
Seascale
This two bedroom self catering holiday home located in the western Lake District is full of character, making it a perfect holiday home for families, couples and friends alike, with all amenities located on your doorstep.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! "Seriously Collins" isn't just a tribute show; it's an electrifying journey through the music…
Eskdale
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It measures just three-acres and the fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.
Barrow-in-Furness
We are delighted to bring to you an exhibition all about Dave Myers at the Museum. It will open on Friday June 20th to coincide with Dave Day 2.
"Dave - a Barrow lad" is a must see exhibition displaying many of his much loved and personal…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals. It calls us to embrace balance, love, and the beauty of…
The Promenade, Maryport
Visitors to the museum can join one of our knowledgeable volunteers for a guided tour around the site of the Roman fort at Maryport. You can discover the stories of the Romans in West Cumbria and the western extreme of the Frontiers of the Roman…
Keswick
The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Whitehaven
The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit!
Learn the art of Contemporary Gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your home to give your possessions the Midas touch.
During the workshop, you will learn how to…
Braithwaite, Keswick
️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 ️
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?
Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a…
Ravenglass
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
Great Gable is a mountain of perfect proportions so much so that it was chosen as the motif for the Lake District National Park.
Barrow-in-Furness
A stunning piece of musical theatre which tells the real story of people who come to Barrow as refugees.
We all have ideas in our heads about who the migrants in Barrow are, how they got here and why they came.
For the past 18 months…
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