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.

2021-22 Events

Sunday Septmber 4th 2022..Loweswater Show, near Lorton.

Each Fridays: Open air market on Fairfield carpark and a Country Market is held in the United Reform Church, 82 Main Street, Cockermouth

Latest news, including sale of Old Courthouse building.

The Buttermere Flyer is back...full timetable

The much loved Buttermere shuttle spring service starts from Cockermouth and the route runs from Cockermouth to Buttermere village and via Loweswater on some journeys. Operated by local company Hobans. The full summer Buttermere Shuttle service will start on 23 July. More info and timetables


'Host of Golden Daffodils' campaign ... The Rotary Club brought a splash of daffodil colour to town in April. With real daffs and hand made daffodil themed creations for the month of April!
Video from last year's event.


Historic data on past Cockermouth floods.

Online Middle School at Excel Middle School

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.