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

Yipee! Cumberland Council set to reopen the Cocker bridge two-way traffic on Friday, July 12.

July 2024 election results

There is a 77C bus service running from Cockermouth to Keswick via Buttermere until Sept 1 2024. Timetable here.
Cockermouth Show Sat 3rd August

Big Truck Gala Sunday Sept 15 2024

News: report 24/4/24 on progress to resolve the Old Courthouse collapse issue.

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

New Parliamentary boundary.map
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.