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From postcard-perfect Lakeland villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes and Cumbrian coast wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, busy market centres and tiny villages strewn about the valleys, with plenty of historic charm.
Discover seafaring hubs and learn about times gone by: there are some brilliant museums sharing more about the life and times of those living here across the ages. There’s even the birthplace of William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770.
The Cumbrian Coast Line connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail, running alongside the sea and boasting stunning views from your carriage 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
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The English, Buttermere
A 17thC building, owned and run by family for 30 years. First licensed in 1735 as coaching inn. Apartments built in grounds 17 years ago and continually upgraded.
Whitehaven
What has quickly became an annual tradition.
Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none.
Brocklebank, Wigton
Wallace Lane Farm Campsite provides facilities for caravans, motor homes, tents and trailer tents, with toilets, showers, electric hook ups, free wifi and we are pet friendly.
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…
Whitehaven
Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov | Music: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman's period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright's…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica'
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Veronika Eberle violin
Ludwig van Beethoven saw red when his hero Napoleon betrayed the revolution, tearing up the score of his Eroica symphony. That same…
Whitehaven
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…
WIGTON
Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution of the Monasteries for this church, when the local people successfully petitioned Thomas Cromwell to allow them to continue to use the church.
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ever wondered what a conductor does? As part of Barrow's Festival of Colours, come meet Venezuelan maestro Domingo Hindoyan and members of the Royal Liverpool…
Borrowdale, Keswick
The slate mine tours at Honister Slate Mine offer an exciting experience suitable for all ages come rain or shine. Set in a picturesque part of the Lake District at the top of Honister Pass, visitors can adventure deep into the belly of Fleetwith…
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1760 reviews140 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.
Cumbria
An easy scramble at the side of the spectacular Cam Spout Force is combined with a descent down the wild and remote Little Narrowcove to provide a fine crossing of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Access is from the Eskdale side by a steady…
Barrow in Furness, Barrow
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers.
See The Stimming Pool and A Brief History of Circles on Sunday 17 November - doors 2pm.
The Stimming Pool is a unique work exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.…
Seascale is a small coastal town in the Western Lake District. Situated between Whitehaven and Millom it is the perfect stop off when exploring this beautiful part of the Lake District.
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most idyllic valleys of the Lake District.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Introducing a book club with a difference!
Novembers Theme – All Creatures Great and Small.
The Beacon Book club will be an informal, friendly group of likeminded people who want to share their passion for reading and to discover new favourite…
Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.
The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.
This is a more challenging…
Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
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1760 reviewsNr Seascale
Three circles and nine small cairns. The south circle is 104' across, the north-west is 72' with a low central cairn. The third is immediately north of the second, it is 24' across and also encloses a small cairn.
Tide to tops....a route with everything from a beach-side spin, quiet villages and the wild and open views of the western fells.
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