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The Buttermere Valley is packed with natural beauty: its classic Lakeland landscapes include the blue-ribbon waters of Buttermere, Crummocok Water and Loweswater.- The handsome Georgian town of Cockermouth is the gateway to the western Lake District. A busy schedule of events keeps the town buzzing throughout the year.
- Perhaps one of the most beautifully isolated spots in the Lake District is the stunning Duddon Valley, where there is unrivalled walking on the fells.
- The market town of Egremont is full of treasures, including the 12th century castle, stunning walking and cycling trails, and of course the world famous ‘Crab Fair’.
- From its earliest days as a fishing port to its Roman heritage as part of Hadrian’s Wall, there’s plenty to discover in the coastal town of Maryport.
- Just a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park, Millom sits on the Duddon Estuary and offers stunning coastal views.
- With its green fields and woodlands, the Eskdale Valley is home to some brilliant attractions – from the coastal village of Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle.
- The Victorian seaside town of Silloth is a popular destination for its relaxed atmosphere, picturesque coastline and spectacular sunsets.
- The maritime port of Whitehaven was once the third-largest in the UK, with trade links all over the world.
- Visit Workington and discover high street shopping, arts and culture, and a rich history – proudly on display in Curwen Park, where you’ll find the ruin of Curwen Hall.
- Looking for some inspiration? Check out these great days out around the Western Lakes and Coast.
- Get the best out of your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria, with our hints and tips blog, full of great ideas for places to go and things to do.
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Parkgate Farm, Irton, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YNTelephone
019467 26362Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience the great outdoors at Parkgate Farm, offering a variety of 9 large camping pitches (5 with electric hook-up, and 4 without) and one camping pod. Take advantage of the amenities including family shower rooms, separate toilets, washing-up…
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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.
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
+441946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
In an era where dogs are more likely to have Instagram accounts, than appear in exhibitions, David Remfry has worked for over 15 years on a series of portraits that reveal the relationships between dogs and their owners.
Dogs have long been a…
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
017687 76551Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
A special day requires a special place and at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa we understand this well.
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Wasdale Lake Head Car Park, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1EXTelephone
03003039888Seascale
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take on England's highest peak on 26 April 2025. This 9.5 km trek, starting and ending at Wasdale Head, will challenge you with a 920 m ascent over 5 to 8…
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Ravenglass Station, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
+441229717171Ravenglass
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st April. Young adventurers can participate in our 'High Speed Easter Egg Hunt' during the train journey. Collect a quiz sheet from the main stations,…
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale
Take on a challenge like no other at Honister Slate Mine, nestled between Keswick, Derwentwater, Borrowdale and Buttermere with the best views that the Lake District has to offer.
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-140 miles cross-country route linking Whitehaven or Workington with Sunderland or Newcastle. Mostly on-road but some sections off-road. This is a Sustrans national cycle route and one of the UK's most popular challenge cycle routes.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
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Dalegarth, Eskdale Valley, Cumbria, CA19 1TDEskdale Valley
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
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Force Crag Mine, Coledale, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SYTelephone
017687 74649Braithwaite, Keswick
A rusty 'tin shed' beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity's impact on the planet.
Force Cragg Mine was…
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946 692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Multi award-winning super loon Tony Law returns to with a new show of nonsense and absurdity. Some weird history and ghosts, and cats and dogs and wars and ducks and Brit-o-philia. The older man with a childish mind and a naughty streak is always…
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
DIRECT FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL
Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool where…
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Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness, an IHG Hotel, Market St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LETelephone
01229 444600Barrow-in-Furness
The Holiday Inn Express in Barrow is a bright, modern hotel in the heart of Barrow in Furness, with 3 meeting & private dining rooms on-site for up to 30 guests. Accommodation is available on-site with free WI-FI and breakfast included.
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Barrow-in-Furness
BarrowFull is an arts organisation led by Barrow-based partners with the aim of increasing participation in the arts. We work with the people of Barrow, enabling creative experiences to happen across the town including a vibrant programme of public…
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Barrow Town Hall, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229 820000Barrow-in-Furness
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica'Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Veronika Eberle violinLudwig van Beethoven saw red when his hero Napoleon betrayed the revolution, tearing up the score of his Eroica symphony. That same…
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Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TGCumbria
Three main routes follow the River Esk along Eskdale to its mouth at Ravenglass. These are a road, a narrow gauge railway (Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway) and, of most interest to mountain bikers, a bridleway. The bridleway starts at Whahouse Bridge…
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Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QLCumbria
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.
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946692422Whitehaven
The Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with Terry Pratchett's WYRD SISTERS.
Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare's Macbeth and then turns it up 'till the knob comes off. It's all there – a wicked duke and duchess, the…
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-The long ridge of Black Combe rises almost from the sea and is linked to the Ulpha Fells which run north into the heart of the Lake District.
