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"Cumbria's
most famous residents"
This shop sells high quality woollen goods and gifts, some with a
distinctly sheepish theme.
Also hosts the Western Lake District Visitor Centre with it's
spectacular visual show and exhibits.
Lakeland
Sheep & Wool Centre,
On the A66-A5086 roundabout,
Egremont Road,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
Tel: 01900 822673
www.sheep-woolcentre.co.uk |
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Lakes
Homecentre
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"For Quality"
An abundance of branded
names and exclusive lines with a warm welcome and quality service.
The Lakes Home Centre,
Low Road,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 0HH
Tel: 01900 827282
Fax: 01900 827527
www.lakeshomecentre.co.uk |
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Cumberland
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"Cumbria's largest estate agency chain"
Cumberland Estate Agents,
2 Station Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9QW,
Tel:
01900 825900
Fax: 01900 821113
www.cumberland.co.uk |
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"Probably one of the finest vegetarian restaurants
in the UK" - restaurant-guide.com
Offering fine vegetarian dining, creative food,
organic wines and interesting fruit drinks.
Served in a wood panelled candlelit dining room next to
Cockermouth Castle .
Quince &
Medlar,
13 Castlegate,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9EU
Tel: 01900 823579
www.quinceandmedlar.co.uk |
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The Linden Tree
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"Beautiful original jewellery and silver"
Many new and exciting collections of fashion
jewellery and accessories such as Pilgrim Danish
jewellery, Bohm - an American company recently
selling into the UK, Siska - a Dutch designer
creating large statement pieces in bright acrylics
and the Funky Jackie Brazil collection.
Also
a favourite is Artizan Life from South America
producing stunning designs from Tagua - a nut from
the Palm species, as well as Kazuri ceramic beads
made in in Kenya
The Linden Tree,
65 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9JS
Tel: 01900
828867
www.lindentree.co.uk |
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COCKERMOUTH
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Wordsworth
House
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"The
Georgian town house where William Wordsworth was born in 1770"
Several rooms
contain some of the poet’s personal effects. His childhood
garden with terraced walk, attractively restored, has views over
the River Derwent, referred to in his autobiographical poem The
Prelude.
Wordsworth House,
Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9RX
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Jennings
Brewery
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"The
Taste of the Lake District"
The Castle Brewery site is
in the shadow of historic Cockermouth Castle, from which it takes
its name, at the point where the rivers Cocker and Derwent merge.
The
Castle Brewery,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9NE
Tel: 0845 1297185
Fax: 0845 1297186
www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk |
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Grisdales
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"Your
first choice for property in West Cumbria?"
Grisdales,
40 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
CA13 9LQ
Tel: 01900 829977
Fax: 01900 829393
www.grisdales.co.uk |
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Mitchells Estate Agency
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"Friendly service with local knowledge"
Cockermouth,
Tithe House,
49
Station Road,
CA13 9PZ
Tel: 01900 827292
Fax: 01900 828073
www.mitchellsestateagency.co.uk |
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Cockermouth Art &
Craft
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"Quality art & craft materials"
Offering a large variety of quality art & craft
materials and supplies to provide a 'one stop
shop' for artists, crafters, and sudents of all
ages.
Cockermouth Art & Craft,
6 Main
Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9LQ
Tel: 01900 826969
www.cockermouth artandcraft.co.uk |
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An attractive market town which owes its
existence to the junction of the rivers Cocker and Derwent. It is
not overwhelmed by tourism but is just outside the boundary of the
Lake District National Park and close to the lakes of Ennerdale,
Bassenthwaite, Loweswater and Crummock Water.
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Printing House
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"The Working Museum of Printing"
Step back in time for a guided tour of
printing, from the 15th to 20th century. See
working presses and printing equipment and print
your own keepsake.
The Printing House,
102 Main Strret,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9LX
Tel:
01900 824984
Fax: 01900 823124
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Cumberland
Toy & Model Museum
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"Winner
of the 1995 National Heritage Shoestring Award
for achieving the best results with limited
resources"
Fabulous exhibition of a wide selection of
mainly British toys from c1900 to the present.
It is housed in adjoining carefully restored
late 18th Century buildings, one a former hat
factory and the other a joiner's workshop.
The Cumberland Toy & Model Museum,
Banks Court,
Market Place,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9NG
Tel: 01900 827606
www.toymuseum.co.uk |
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Tourist
Information Centre
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Town Hall
Market Street
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 9NP
Tel: 01900 822634
Fax:
01900 822603
www.gocumbria.co.uk |
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Silver Beaded Needle
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"For all your stitching needs"
Extensive stock includes cross stitch, goldwork,
blackwork, stumpwork, crewel work and beadwork
plus threads and ribbons from all the major
suppliers..
Silver Beaded Needle,
6 Lowther
Went,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9RT
Tel: 01900 825279
www.thesilverbeadedneedle.com |
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Castlegate
House Gallery
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"Exhibits
contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and glass"
This Listed Georgian
house and garden, built 1739, opposite the entrance to Cockermouth
Castle, contains original paintings, ceramics, sculptures and
glass.
As it is the home of the owner, the atmosphere is one of
friendliness and warmth.
Castlegate House Gallery,
Castlegate House,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9HA
Tel: 01900 822149
www.castlegatehouse.co.uk |
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Percy
House Gallery
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"Contemporary
art and design in Cockermouth's oldest town house dated 1598"
Exhibitions ranging from textiles to photographs, painting and
sculpture.
Unique furniture, ceramics, jewellery, glass, metalwork and
textiles.
Percy House,
38-42 Market Place,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9NG
Tel: 01900 829667
www.percyhouse.co.uk |
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Lake District Quad
Treks
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"Ride your way to one of the most amazing days
you'll ever have"
Guided on an exhilarating on and off road
quad trekking adventure to hidden corners of the
Lake District.
Lake District
Quad Treks,
High Gate,
Bewaldeth,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9SU
Tel: 07769 581306
www.lakedistrictquadtreks.co.uk |
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Billy Bowman Music
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"Online music shop"
Established over 25 years ago and one of the
most respected music businesses in Cumbria with
friendly knowledgeable staff and pride in
customer service.
On display is one of
the largest selections of musical instruments
and accessories in Cumbria.
Billy Bowman Music,
5 Lowther
Went,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9RT
Tel: 01900 826708
www.billybowmanmusic.co.uk |
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