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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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Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Barrow-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.
Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
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.
A delightful Georgian town with its street grid pattern and buildings largely still intact and harbour signifying the town's rich maritime heritage.
Cockermouth
Beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere among the western fells, Hassness Country House is the perfect base for guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District. This was the favourite Lakeland location of…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Full day workshops are designed for those looking to take their photography to the next level and learn how to get the most out of your photography equipment, be that an iPad or…
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.
Braithwaite, Keswick
The Full Snow Moon in Leo illuminates our path to self-expression, confidence, and creative power. Leo, the radiant fire sign ruled by the Sun, invites us to step into our full glory and celebrate our individuality. Traditionally known as the Snow…
Barrow-in-Furness
Furness College is a general further education college in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is situated over two main campuses - the £47m Channelside Campus with its outstanding vocational/technical facilities and the specialist Sixth Form Campus on…
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
Welcome to beautiful, historic Muncaster Castle, a fairytale venue for your special day. Steeped in history and set against breathtaking views, Muncaster Castle is an idyllic location for everything from intimate family gatherings to lavish…
Seascale
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…
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…
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…
Ravenglass
The 174 mile Hadrian's Cycleway snakes through the entire World Heritage Site. It's a cycleway that knits together existing shorter cycle routes, quiet roads and off-road tracks. Clearly signposted, the Cycleway takes you near many major Roman sites…
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.
SEASCALE
St Mary's has been an important religious site since the 8th century.
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Strawberry moon is a time to lean into the vibrant energy of the season. As the strawberries begin to ripen, how can you create more lusciousness and juiciness in your life? It encourages us to embrace freedom, adventure, and the limitless…
Whitehaven
Chin Music has two meanings. One is idle talk.
The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall's comedy. Idle but intimidating.
Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If…
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