You are here: Home > Explore Cumbria > Areas of Cumbria > Western Lake District & Coast > Towns and Villages
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
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
Number of results: 451
, currently showing 201 to 220.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a part of our West Coast Current Theatre Week, you will be challenged to collaborate in small groups to devise and perform a play in a day.
How it will…
Loweswater
Discover the peace and quiet of Holme Wood, a mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore.
Whitehaven
Since 2023, Handpicked productions have been busy working on their National Lottery Heritage Fund funded project, Sekers Objects. With your help they've looked under beds, peeked in sheds and scoured mantle pieces, collecting objects that tell the…
Cumbria
Harter Fell might be small but it's perfectly formed and it's situated in a stunning position. It separates the top end of Eskdale from the Duddon Valley and is not hemmed in by other peaks. For these reasons and also because it can be gained by a…
Braithwaite
Braithwaite House is a newly renovated 18th century house, hosting four private en suite apartments, and an old village shop & tea room on the ground floor. Our aim is to pay homage to village life and keep it alive here in Braithwaite; whilst also…
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…
Whitehaven
André Rieu has turned 75 and invites you to join him in celebrating his birthday as he sails through his hometown of Maastricht on a beautiful boat with his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra by his side. Featuing a selection of André's favorite…
Millom
This ride along the sea wall gives spectacular wide open views across the Duddon estuary and out to sea, to wild waves and stunning sunsets.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Taster sessions are the perfect opportunity to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography, exploring different elements and techniques.
£25 per person. Booking…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas - the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s - with a huge repertoire…
Keswick
The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Ravenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
Cockermouth
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
Whitehaven
This is the show ALL fans have been waiting for…
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world's best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band. John and his band take us on a musical trip through Jimi's short, but astounding career…
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…
Beginning at the Maritime Museum in Maryport, the walk climbs the sea brows yielding spectacular views of the historic town and the wide Solway Firth beyond. The route meanders to the north into the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,…
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.
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…
Cumbria
Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL