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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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Cockermouth
Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Are you brave enough to try the spooky night time trail?
West Cumberland Orienteering Club are bringing Spook-O back for 2026! This event is lots of fun for all the family, which is an easy to follow trail around the forest. Bring a good torch…
Maryport
Shipping Brow Contemporary 2026 brings together ten young, emerging and/ or contemporary artists working today across Cumbria. The show includes printmaking and illustration from Polly Marix Evans, Emily Ford and Ellie May Morgan, oil painting from…
Barrow-in-Furness
An evening of iconic pop hits transformed through the sound of the Orchestra and performed by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of the Town Hall.
Workington
The Harrington Marina Day consists of free live music, children's entertainer, shire horses, live wood carving, fire brigade car cutting demonstration, lifeboats, ambulances, police, food and drink vendors, stallholders, sports demonstrations,…
Barrow-in-Furness
Following their sold out performance in January 2026, Bootleg Blondie returns to Barrow Town Hall!
Cumbria
The mountains around Wasdale Head are arguably one of the finest mountain landscapes in Britain and grandest of all of these fine mountains are the twin peaks of Scafell and Scafell Pike.
Cockermouth
A programme of music written for string quartet. Tickets in our website or on the door - £22.00. Accompanied children and students with SU card are free.
3 Idylls for String Quartet, H67 by Frank Bridge
String Quartet in G minor, Opus 10 by…
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…
Silloth
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to hire for 3,4 and 7 night breaks (some pet friendly accommodation). Fully serviced pitches for Tents, Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping Pods…
South Street, Cockermouth
Cyclewise Cockermouth is a premier independant cycle store based in the heart of the very picturesque town of Cockermouth. The shop was opened in 2015 to compliment our mountain biking hire centre in Whinlatter Forest.
SEASCALE
Pay and display car park with 40 spaces. Open 7 days a week. No height restrictions.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
Silecroft
Designed by award-winning Scottish Architects, Silecroft Beach Café on Silecroft Beach offers an idyllic setting to relax, recharge and enjoy some great food.
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
KESWICK
Car park with 20 spaces. To get there from Keswick, take the A66 toward Cockermouth. Follow signs for Braithwaite on the B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head through Braithwaite and on to Noble Knott car park on your left (identified by a green signpost on…
Cockermouth
This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The views over the lake to Mellbreak and surrounding fells are breathtaking.
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…
Egremont
Egremont Castle Park in the town of Egremont, offers 2.8 acres of beautiful green space that is ideal for walkers and runners.
Barrow-in-Furness
With stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria. An off-road mobility tramper can be…
COCKERMOUTH
Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park.
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