Cockermouth

Cockermouth is a picturesque market town, located on the fringe of the Lake District where the River Cocker and the River Derwent meet. Situated amidst peaceful mountains and lakes, Cockermouth provides visitors with a more serene atmosphere than many nearby towns. Lakes such as Ennerdale, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Bassenthwaite are only a few minutes traveling distance away.

Cockermouth Castle was built in the thirteenth century and though now privately owned, tours are available in July during the Cockermouth Festival. Famed poet William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth, the large Georgian home where he was born sits on the high street and attracts great interest from visitors to the town. Other places of interest include...