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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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Whitehaven
Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to his latest stand up show. This ones not to be missed!
Geoff has also had several successful national stand-up tours, with TAKING LIBERTIES touring in…
Whitehaven
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?
Over the last four decades, Cinderella's has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street…
Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater is a peaceful lake that is often bypassed.
Cumbria
If you fancy staying somewhere different and fancy the thought of staying in a fabulously restored luxury Pullman railway coach, then this is for you.
Wastwater is probably the most scenic of all the lakes. It is surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Scafell Pike.
Moresby, Whitehaven
om the new "Story Time" series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
For Jack and his little sister Molly Easter is all about eggs.
But how big can an egg get.
And what wonderful surprises might there be…
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
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.
Cockermouth
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks, there are routes for all levels of fitness and abilities, many of which start right from the doorstep or are within easy reach of Hassness Country…
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.
Ravenglass
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had.
Especially around Halloween.
And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep...
Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?
Based on a story from…
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Egreont
Easter Egg Hunt and family Fun Day with Live entertainment
Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
Whitehaven
Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join Emma, a seasoned professional actor with over 25 years of experience in television, theatre, and radio, for an exclusive Acting Masterclass.
Emma has starred in hit TV shows like Vera, Emmerdale, Midsomer Murders, Red Rose, Doctors, and…
Egremont
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When you want to elevate your tablescapes for your special event, flowers are the perfect way to do so. ✨
In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create an amazing floral table runner that will gracefully flow along the…
Cumbria
Leave the tarmac of urban running far behind and explore incredible landscapes only accessible on foot. With flexible itineraries to suit any pace, reliable daily luggage transfers and comfortable accommodation, our holidays provide complete peace…
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…
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