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

Cockermouth Christmas Lights Switch on Day
November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Late Night shops open: Thursday Nov 21.

Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth 8 December 2024

After closure of AgeUK many groups now using T'Gether at library Tuesdays 10am. (For details: 07858823443)

Breaking News: Latest (Oct 4 2024) on slow progress to resolve the Old Courthouse collapse issue..
Read new statement from Environment Agency.

July 2024 election results

Other recent news, including 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.

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

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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.