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Cumbria
Guides & Maps
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 Cockermouth
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Cockermouth, lying just
outside the boundary of the Lake District National Park, is
a peaceful market town which grew up in the 12th century at
the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent.
The town was the birthplace of
Dorothy and William Wordsworth. Wordsworth House, now
owned by the National Trust and open to the public, is a fine
Georgian house in Cockermouth's Main Street. The town
was also the home of Fletcher Chrstian who lead the 'Mutiny
on the Bounty'.
Although Cockermouth lies close
to lakes such as Bassenthwaite, Crummock Water, Ennerdale
and Loweswater it is far less crowded than other Cumbrian
towns.
Attractions include the partly
ruined Norman castle (still occupied by Lady Egremont and
only open to the public once a year during the Town Festival),
the Creighton Mineral and Fossil Museum, which details the
history of mining in the area from Roman times, and the Lakeland
Sheep and Wool Centre.
The respected Jenning's Brewery
also offers regular public tours. (Note: Cumberland Toy and
Model Museum has closed down).
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What
To See -
Cockermouth Tourist Attractions
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 Wordsworth
House Main
Street, Cockermouth dating from 1745 it was the childhood home
of William Wordsworth (1770 - 1850). The mid-Georgian house
looks much as it did when Wordswoth's father, John Wordsworth,
came to Cockermouth.Many original features, and some of the
pieces in the house belonged to Wordsworth in later life..
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Where
To Stay in Cockermouth
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Kilndale Cottage Mockerkin near Cockermouth CA13 0ST
Set in the tranquil hamlet of Mockerin on the fringes of the Lake District National Park Kilndale Cottage lies just a few miles from Buttermere and the Loweswater valley and fells. Adjoining the owners' home it enjoys an elevated position and a small ..Sleeps 4
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4 Mockerkin Mews Mockerkin near Cockermouth CA13 0ST
Derwent is a well maintained, spacious, ground floor apartment with a Scandinavian feel. There is a shared courtyard equipped for outdoor dining.
Mockerkin, a tranquil village at the edge of the National Park, 2 miles from Loweswater, ... Sleeps 4
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Redmain Cockermouth CA13 0PZ
Exceptionally clean quality self-catering holiday accommodation in the rural hamlet of Redmain, 3 miles from Cockermouth, Cumbria. Occupies a peaceful rural hamlet three miles from the pleasant market town of Cockermouth and ten miles from ... Sleeps 2 /5/2
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Dean Cockermouth
These C18th stables have been converted into a well-equipped cottage, whose inglenooks, exposed beams and stonework make it characterful and charming. Sleeps 6
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Around
The Cockermouth Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Maryport (6.33 miles) Workington (7.84 miles) Keswick (9.96 miles) Whitehaven (12.00 miles) Wigton (13.80 miles) Silloth (14.26 miles) |
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