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From postcard-perfect Lakeland villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes and Cumbrian coast wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, busy market centres and tiny villages strewn about the valleys, with plenty of historic charm.
Discover seafaring hubs and learn about times gone by: there are some brilliant museums sharing more about the life and times of those living here across the ages. There’s even the birthplace of William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770.
The Cumbrian Coast Line connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail, running alongside the sea and boasting stunning views from your carriage 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
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Whitehaven
The amazing cast of the Whitehaven Theatre Group roll out there latest hilarious new productions, STEPPING OUT!
Coniston
This National Trust wood is a wonderful place to be - right by the lake shore.
Whitehaven
Handpicked Productions join us to for a horrific Halloween mask making session. Be as scary as you like! Will your mask be more Uncle Fester than Wednesday Addams? Or more Frankenstein than werewolf?
Bring your most gruesome ideas, and we'll assist…
Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Martin Kemp – The Ultimate Back to The 80's Party with Special Guests.
The hottest 80s club night is coming to The Forum Barrow – when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Bikes and Banter are proud to bring you.
BIKE NIGHT
A 2024 ISLE OF MAN TT PREVIEW NIGHT WITH John McGuinness, Dean Harrison and James Whitham.
Friday 20th September 2024
John McGuinness is simply the god of TT racing. A complete legend of the…
Great Clifton, Workington
Enjoy delicious meals and afternoon teas in our restaurant, The Conservatory at the Melbreak.
Open between 12pm - 2pm, 5pm – 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm – 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Afternoon Teas served between 2:30pm and 4:30pm daily –…
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park on Main Street.
Recycle tins & cans, glass, paper & cardboard, textiles and plastic at this site.
WIGTON
Located in the North View car park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
MARYPORT
Pay and display car park with 116 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park. West Shore car park provides free parking, an ideal place to do lovely coastal walks and the North walney nature reserve is well worth a visit too.
COCKERMOUTH
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS
Recycle Cans, Glass, Paper and Card at this site.
KESWICK
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Car park with 35 spaces. Pay on exit. Charges apply 24 hours a day. Short walk to Whinlatter Forest visitor…
WIGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Nr Keswick
Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District. The network of walking trails will guide you deep into the woodland and onto walking trails leading to the Skiddaw massif. For spectacular views over…
COCKERMOUTH
Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located at the Joiner's Arms.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
SEASCALE
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 40 spaces. Open 7 days a week. No height restrictions.
KESWICK
Car park with 25 spaces. Located on the road between Lorton and Braithwaite. Take a short walk from here to the waterfall called Spout Force.
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