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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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W Strand, Whitehaven
Come and design your own Christmas decorations made out of wooden shapes and beautiful fabrics that will adorn your tree for years.
You will learn how to create your own personal and unique wooden Christmas decorations, gift tags and keep sakes…
Workington
Shopping centre with department store, 11 shops, 6 cinemas, 3 restaurants. Over 400 free parking spaces. Petrol and convenience store 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Workington
Stone circle is now incomplete and has a modern wall cutting through it, incorporating one stone. Eleven others survive, some only a few inches high.
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.
Pillar (892m) lies at the head Mosedale and Ennerdale valleys and is named after, and famous for, the great butress of Pillar Rock.
A delightful Georgian town with its street grid pattern and buildings largely still intact and harbour signifying the town's rich maritime heritage.
Cumbria
The present circle of 10 standing stones, 80' diameter, was restored in 1949. The stone circle is on private land belonging to Seascale How Farm, but can be seen from a nearby footpath.
Seascale
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual and let go of all the things that are no longer serving you.
The moon is in effect a huge mirror reflecting our emotions and inner landscape…
Millom
Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one of them having contained a cremation.
Broughton-in-Furness is a quaint, unspoilt Lakeland town, nestling in the foothills of some of the most dramatic Lake District fells.
Whitehaven
Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, but a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest and up Peruvian mountains.
Stick around after the film for some creative Paddington-themed based activities.
Bassenthwaite
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
Eskdale
Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished by the occurance within them of small cairns. Construction date is thought to be around 2000BC.
Whitehaven
Get ready to celebrate Scotland's favourite bard and Rock out to the MOTHER of all choirs!
On this special Burns Night celebration, Committed 2 Rock celebrates 16 years of rocking the stage with a thrilling fundraising event for Rosehill and…
Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
Barrow-in-Furness
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee will be placed outside Barrow Town Hall on Duke Street. The Bee is an anti-violence monument made from guns and knives handed in from amnesty's in…
Whitehaven
What has quickly became an annual tradition.
Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none.
Whitehaven
High above Whitehaven, looking across the Solway Firth to Scotland and inland to the Lake District National Park, Rosehill is West Cumbria’s hub for culture and creativity.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get in the festive spirit with our fun Whinlatter Welly Walk!
Suitable for all the family, our jolly rangers will lead you on a fun filled walk around the forest. Expect festive songs, a bit of festive decorating and an all round great time! Let…
Bassenthwaite
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
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