Visit Cockermouth, Cumbria

Lakeland Sheep & Wool Centre

"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

Lakes Homecentre

"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

Cumberland Estate Agents

"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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Wordsworth House

"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

Jennings Brewery

"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

Grisdales

"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

Printing House

"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

Cumberland Toy & Model Museum

"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

Tourist Information Centre

Town Hall
Market Street
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 9NP
Tel: 01900 822634
Fax: 01900 822603

www.gocumbria.co.uk

Castlegate House Gallery

"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

Percy House Gallery

"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

Mitchells

"Auctioneers, land agents and chartered surveyors"

Mitchells,
49 Station Road,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9PZ
Tel: 01900 827292
Fax: 01900 828073

www.mitchellsauction.co.uk