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...

the Museum of Printing as well as Jennings Brewery, which operates tours to explain the process of brewing tradition beer. Kirkgate Centre is Cockermouth's home for art, theatre and music and offers a range of activities, workshops, exhibitions and plays. A notable attraction, publicised by the Cockermouth and District Civic Trust, is the walking tour that takes visitors through the town's history and reflects on some of the work done by local historians.

The town has a range of local shops, eateries, antique shops and galleries, as well as supermarkets, several churches, hairdressers, medical and dental surgeries, a sports centre and chemists. There are a few hotels as well as a youth hostel situated on a sixteenth century mill. There are an array of restaurants and pubs, many of which serve locally brewed Jennings beers.

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Loweswater

Cockermouth, North Lakes

Loweswater is a small lake and the village of Loweswater lies at the foot of the lake. Loweswater Lake is just over a mile long, half a mile in width and 60ft deep, it is owned by the National Trust...

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Lake District Adventures

Cockermouth, North Lakes

Lake District Adventures offers a great choice of outdoor activity experiences for all ages and abilities. The wonderful mountains and fells around the lakes are just the perfect place to start your...

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Amethyst Health and Beauty

Cockermouth, West Lakes & Coast

Everyone deserves a little pampering sometimes, and at Amethyst Health and Beauty there is a full range of de-stressing and beauty treatments on offer. Tailored to suit your individual needs and...

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Cockermouth Golf Club

Cockermouth, North Lakes

With specatular views of the Lake District all around Cockermouth Golf Club, you will be forgiven for pausing for a while during your 18 hole round of golf to admire the sheer beuaty of the fells....

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Moota Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

Cockermouth, West Lakes & Coast

Whatever the season there is always plenty to do in the garden and Moota Garden Centre is an ideal place to find all your gardening needs. Visitors can browse at leisure through the vast array of...

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Jennings Brewery

Cockermouth, West Lakes & Coast

Jennings Brewery is a family run real ale producer situated in Cockermouth. Traditionally made real ales are brewed at the on site brewery which offers visitors guided tours and samples of the many...

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