Cockermouth is well known for its speciality shops and many art galleries. Pictured is the Jennings Brewery nestling beneath the Castle walls.
The Tourist Information Centre is now located in the Library Community Hub: Telephone 01900 822634.
The website is maintained by Cockermouth based Dave Siddall. If you wish to promote your business or to report any errors..please contact dave@lakestay.co.uk.

2024 Events

Breaking News: There is a 77C bus service running from Cockermouth to Keswick via Honister every morning at 7:35 am and 8.35 am . What better way to start the day with a walk and avoid the crowds, a bargain at £2 each journey. Once at Lorton you can connect with other 77 buses via Whinlatter and Honister. Bus timetables at the Library and Paper shop on Main st

The Civic Trust will be leading tours of Cockermouth Castle in June 2024 as follows:
Friday June 14th, 2pm
Saturday June 15th, 2pm
Sunday June 16th, 2pm.
Entry will be by advanced ticket only, obtainable from the Library/Tourist Information Centre as from 10am on Saturday 4th May.

Latest news, including Old Courthouse collapse and approval for controversial block of flats in woodland north of Harris Park

New Parliamentary boundary.map showing where Cockermouth will be for next MP vote.
Each Fridays: a Country Market is held in the United Reform Church, 82 Main Street, Cockermouth
See online 'Live' River levels at South Street bridge.
Historic data on past Cockermouth floods.

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Cockermouth is just eight miles from Crummock Water and the dramatic Lakeland mountains. Cockermouth is a thriving town with medieval and Georgian streets beneath the castle walls.
Cockermouth's Tourist Information Centre

Watch this video of a drone flight above Cockermouth Castle and town by David Surtees...Go to video
Another excellent drone view from Lee Rielly.