Cockermouth: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 110 - 160 The Pheasant
 In a charming coaching inn, The Pheasant features a traditional restaurant, elegant rooms and free Wi-Fi. Just metres from the shores of Bassenthwaite… MoreGBP 90 - 120 Trout Hotel
 Sitting on the banks of the River Derwent, The Trout Hotel is located in the market town of Cockermouth. It has luxurious rooms, an award-winning rest… MoreGBP 79 - 185 Winder Hall Country House Hotel
 Situated in the beautiful vale of Lorton, Winder Hall is 15 minutes´ drive from Keswick. It has a Nordic sauna, a summer house and an outdoor ja… MoreGBP 53 - 125 Shepherds Hotel
 On the edge of the Lake District, Shepherds Hotel offers a modern bar, ample free parking and spacious rooms. The centre of Cockermouth is just 1 mile… MoreGBP 65 - 90 Old Posting House
 A 400-year-old coaching inn, just 3 miles from Cockermouth, the Old Posting House offers traditional bed and breakfast accommodation, views of the Fel… MoreGBP 65 - 95 Broughton Craggs Hotel
 Family-run country house hotel set in 3 acres of delightful grounds, overlooking Derwent Valley and the Fells beyond. Broughton Craggs provides a warm… MoreGBP 65 - 131 Hundith Hill Hotel
 With sumptuous furnishings and wonderful views across the Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill Hotel sits on the outskirts of Cockermouth. A short drive from … MoreGBP 60 - 125 Allerdale Court Hotel
 In the centre of Cockermouth, Allerdale Court features a modern bistro-style restaurant and large rooms with free Wi-Fi. The cosy bar has real ales, o… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cockermouth: Guide
Cockermouth is an England|English market town located in the modern county of Cumbria, at the north western end of the Lake District. This location tends to enhance the life and character of the town without the negative impact of receiving too many tourists (as some believe has occurred in the case of Cockermouth's neighbour Keswick). Much of the architectural core of the town remains largely unchanged since the 18th and 19th centuries.
The town has ancient roots and Romans, Vikings and Normans have each left lingering marks on the Town and surrounding place names. Curiously, Cockermouth lays claim to be the first town in Britain to pilot electric lighting, reputably in 1881. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of William Wordsworth and has recently been expensively restored and visitors may take tea in its 18th century kitchen. Cockermouth is situated within a few minutes travelling distance from lakes such as Ennerdale Water, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Bassenthwaite Lake but is much less crowded with tourists than many Cumbrian towns. The tree lined main street boasts a statue of Lord Mayo, formerly an MP for Cockermouth, who became British Vice-Roy of India and whose subsequent claim to fame was that he was assassinated.
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Get around
See
Attractions include the sizeable but partly ruined Norman castle (still inhabited by Lady Egremont), built at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent (complete with a tilting tower which hangs Pisa-like over Jennings Brewery). The castle with its preserved dungeons opens to the public only once a year during the annual Town festival. The Printing House Museum and Wordworth's birthplace are other attractions. There is also a Lakeland Sheep Centre which offers daily shows in its theatre.
Landmarks
Landmarks include the sizeable but partly ruined Norman castle (still inhabited by Lady Egremont), built at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent (complete with a tilting tower which hangs Pisa-like over Jennings Brewery). The castle with its preserved dungeons opens to the public only once a year during the annual Town festival.
Museums and Galleries
Do
Cockermouth is home to the traditional which offers regular public tours and occasional carriage rides pulled by a shire horse. Culturally, the offers international music, theatre and world cinema (including critically acclaimed and art-house movies on Monday evenings) and the town has an annual festival of concerts and performances each Summer. Cockermouth has an annual Easter Fair, fireworks display and carnival. In April 2005 it hosted its first Georgian Fair, which was such a success it was repeated in April 2006, and will in future become a biennial event. At Christmas the town presents festive lighting, accompanied by competing shop displays.
Buy
Eat
There are many restaurants and of course lots of pubs. There is even a gourmet fish and chip restaurant in the Market Place. in Kirkgate has its own micro-brewery and is famous for its quality and wholesome bar meals using locally sourced produce including Beef, Lamb, Pork, Sausages, Fish and Cheese from Cumbria. You are guaranteed a warm & friendly welcome from staff & customers alike. The traditional coal fires set the ambience while you can view numerous photographs depicting the history of Cockermouth through the ages.
Drink
see also for it's extensive range of hand-drawn real ales.
Sleep
Cockermouth Youth Hostel Double Mills, Cockermouth, CA13 0DS 0870 770 5768. Small summer only hostel near to the town centre .
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