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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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Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
A special day requires a special place and at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa we understand this well.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening.
Written by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Benedict Andrews.
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams' timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.
As…
Workington
Armidale Cottages B&B is set in half an acre of land with a small orchard. Built in the 16thC the cottages have been lovingly renovated to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features.
Moresby, Whitehaven
It's the finale of the nation's favourite dance show Dance Fever where celebrities compete to revive their flagging careers through the magic of dance.
But minutes before the show goes live its veteran presenter, Player Cards right is found…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals. It calls us to embrace balance, love, and the beauty of…
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…
Barrow-in-Furness
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack on Walney Island
Kirkby-in-Furness
Set in a quiet corner of Western Cumbria, and with panoramic views over Duddon Sands, South Lakeland and beyond; Longlands is a private holiday park offering its residents a luxurious oasis of calm.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across Cumbria, alongside early career artists. Together, they will present original works of art in a range of formats, including dance, physical theatre, spoken…
Ravenglass
Wrap up warm and step aboard for a magical winter journey on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway's Winter Warmer Trains! From 28th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026, enjoy a scenic train ride aboard scheduled heritage steam and diesel trains through…
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Guests at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa can enjoy a full afternoon tea service from 12:30pm-5pm. Diners can choose from a selection of savoury and sweet treats, including sandwiches and filled mini brioche rolls, quiche, homemade cake, biscuits,…
Cockermouth
This concert features one of the most famous symphonies of all - Beethoven's Fifth, along with Schubert's masterful, but unfinished eighth symphony and a selection from Beethoven's only ballet music The Creatures of Prometheus.
Take your bike on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway & bike the return journey through the beatiful Eskdale Valley. The route is virtually traffic free.
Silloth
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to hire for 3,4 and 7 night breaks (some pet friendly accommodation). Fully serviced pitches for Tents, Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping Pods…
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Braithwaite, Keswick
The Full Grain Moon in Aquarius invites us to celebrate the harvest of our personal growth and spiritual journey. Traditionally known as the Grain Moon, this is a time to reflect on the fruits of our labor—what we've sown and what we're ready to…
Eskdale Valley
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
Barrow-in-Furness
Express Bar & Lounge serving International cuisine, ranging from pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and coffee.
High Street names that provide something for everyone, including Debenhams, JJB, Marks & Spencer are much, much more. Fresh produce, great gift ideas and more!
Millom
Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one of them having contained a cremation.
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