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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
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics.
Don't miss your chance to see our latest hand-picked selection of multiple stand-ups from the national circuit. Their names may not seem familiar but many are successful…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Full day workshops are designed for those looking to take their photography to the next level and learn how to get the most out of your photography equipment, be that an iPad or…
Where the Lake District meets the sea - an intoxicating mix of coast, mountain scenery of the highest order and top tourist attractions.
Workington
From the society that brought you Annie and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Workington Amateur Operatic society present 'West Side Story', a retelling of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of 1950's New York.
Two young…
Whitehaven
Discover the finest places to eat, sleep and enjoy along Cumbria’s Western lake District Coast. Copeland’s new Visitor Information point (or VIP for short) will point you towards the finest experiences that the area has to offer.
Barrow-in-Furness
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.
Maryport
Come along on the weekend of Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November and enjoy an amazing weekend . This is our first beer and cider festival so it’s as new to us as it is to you guys. We know together we can make it a brilliant weekend, and…
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!
Cockermouth
Be inspired at our new exhibition for 2025 all about the Wordsworth love of gardening.
Inspired by Dorothy Wordsworth's quote and the love she and her brother shared for nature and gardening, this year's exhibition is a celebration of the gardens…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub.
When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country…
Maryport
Our popular monthly market in Maryport isn't to miss!
The market offers one-of-a-kind items you can't find anywhere else. From food to fashion to fine art you won't be disappointed with the choice on display to shop from and support.
Set in the…
Cockermouth
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of the season, get creative by making a spooky autumnal craft. Join us in the discovery room where you will find everything you need to get crafty and creative.
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.
Main St, Ravenglass
"Little Engineers' Day" with Chris Vine and a special Halloween-themed storytelling event.
Our Young Engineers will meet author Chris Vine at Ravenglass station and experience a railway adventure of their own 'behind the scenes'. We will be…
Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience the great outdoors at Parkgate Farm, offering a variety of 9 large camping pitches (5 with electric hook-up, and 4 without) and one camping pod. Take advantage of the amenities including family shower rooms, separate toilets, washing-up…
Ravenglass
Enjoy a well-rounded menu prepared by Muncaster’s very own Head Chef and team in our cosy courtyard café. We pride ourselves in sourcing local produce and catering to many dietary requirements.
Keswick
Nestled near Keswick within the picturesque Lake District National Park lies Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, originally a coaching Inn dating back to 1770. Surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Cumbrian mountains and with views of the serene…
Sea to summits....This is a ride that leads from the coast towards the foot of the highest mountain in England.
Ravenglass
Whether for a small or large conference, meeting or event, Muncaster Castle, set on the beautiful Lake District coast, provides the ideal location. Utilising the Castle or any of the meeting rooms or marquee, we can cater from 2 to 100 delegates, or…
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