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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 &...Read More
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
Read Lessthe western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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Cockermouth
Making amazing places accessible! Join us to hire all-terrain mobility scooters at amazing outdoor venues. You can become an Outdoor Mobility member from as little as £5.00 and use a Tramper for safe, comfortable and easy adventures in the Lake…
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
W Strand, Whitehaven
We're delighted to welcome acclaimed contemporary painter David Remfry RA MBE to The Beacon Museum. Join us as he conducts a gallery tour of the exhibition and hear him reveal the inspirations behind We Think the World of You.
£10 per person.
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 replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
Ravenglass
3 -5 May 2025
Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all things sausage!
Join our six sizzling sausage makers from across the land as they compete for the chance to be crowned The Sausage Champion 2025!
The…
Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
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.
Millom
Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one of them having contained a cremation.
Cockermouth
Set within library on Main Street, the Tourist Information Centre is situated by the river Cocker, just minutes from the town centre and provides both local and national information.
Ravenglass
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family.
5&6,12&13, 18-21 April 2025.
Tickets include entry to Muncaster Attractions and Children's tickets include Easter Activities.
Protect the Egg & The Big Egg…
The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest.
Cockermouth
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening.
Written by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the…
Whitehaven
The Beacon Portal offers a uniquely situated meeting space for business, community and educational usage. This space offers West Cumbria a top class venue for business, set against Whitehaven’s harbour as a stunning backdrop. Situated on…
Cockermouth
A 5.5 mile multi terrain race.
Start / Finish: Cockermouth School
Registration From: 10 am
Race Start: 11am
Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Fees:
Affiliated Club Members - £10 + online booking fee £1.05
Unattached Runners - £12 + online booking…
Millom
This is a shortish ride through the pastoral landscape of the Cumbrian coastal plain. The fells of Black Combe and White Combe provide a stunning backdrop for pretty woodlands, lush green fields and dry stone walls.
Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
Egreont
Easter Egg Hunt and family Fun Day with Live entertainment
Whitehaven
Converted 19thC farm buildings. Beautifully appointed and well-maintained by Cumbrian owners living in same hamlet. Close to coast and western lakes. Discounts for fortnights. No smokers and no pets.
Barrow-In-Furness
The Old Time Sailors are at Barrow Town Hall, for a jolly old time with traditional seafaring music, with costumes and a set to match.
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