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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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Loweswater is a small hamlet situated between Loweswater and Crummock waters. It is home to The Kirkstile Inn which has been providing food and shelter for some 400 hundred years, and now has it's very own brewery.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Whitehaven
Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show.
She's five years into her job as a comedian now, so she's due an appraisal. Join her for the ultimate…
Whitehaven
Join local housewife Barbara Nice in a seasonal selection box of fun and frolic!
Its been 6 years Barbara performed her show Raffle at Rosehill, in which it culminated in Bab's taking the whole audience out into the courtyard to play a game of…
Barrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Celebrate the energy of the winter solstice with forest bathing in the beautiful Whinlatter forest. At the shortest day, we take our lead from Mother Nature; slowing down our bodies and minds to the rhythm of the forest.
Barrow-in-Furness
Express Bar & Lounge serving International cuisine, ranging from pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and coffee.
Embleton
The 15 stones, of which the tallest is just under one metre, form an almost perfect circle some 40 metres in diameter. Only 15 stones of the original 30 remain.
ST. BEES
The priory is one of the architectural jewels in Cumbria and well worth a visit. This beautiful and historic church in the seaside village of St Bees, built in 1120, is all that remains of the original Priory, but it is a thriving and much loved…
Ravenglass
Saturday 14 December 2024 from 6pm.
Muncaster Hawk & Owl Centre will this year be hosting a brand-new special event – 'Silent Night: a festive evening with owls at Muncaster' on Saturday 14 December.
We are thrilled to launch this new event as we…
COCKERMOUTH
Pay & Display car park with 30 spaces.
A half-mile level walk from Lanthwaite Wood car park is one of the most jaw-dropping beach-side views in the Lakes. The woodland (a haven for red squirrels) suddenly opens up with a view right down Crummock…
COCKERMOUTH
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WORKINGTON
Free parking area with 6 spaces. There is a path from the car park that leads to Cogra Moss Reservoir, approximately half a mile away.
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
MARYPORT
Pay and display car park with 116 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
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…
RAVENGLASS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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1981 reviewsPublic Toilets adjacent to car park.
WIGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
WORKINGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the multi-storey car park.
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