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.

2022-23 Events

Town angered over apartment plans...protest march planned. Full details.

Christmas Taste festival Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December. Some road closures..please check out details here.

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.

Online Middle School at Excel

Online Certificate Programs from WTI

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.