Location: Cockermouth
Top Things to do in Cockermouth
What to do and see in Cockermouth, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Cockermouth /ˈkɒkərməθ/ is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England, so named because it is at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. The mid-2010 census estimates state that Cockermouth has a population of 8,204, increasing to 8,761 at the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Cockermouth
1. Ghyll Scrambling
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5.0 based on 177 reviews
Ghyllscrambling and Canyoning experts in the English Lake District, Come for a day out in one of our beautiful mountain streams, with the professionals!
2. Lorton Village Store
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. Amethyst Health & Beauty
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
We invite you to step away from your stresses and worries and enter a space where your health, happiness and well-being are our top priority. Offering a synergy a synergy of natural therapies and results driven technologies, we focus not only on your physical appearance but your overall health and wellness. Echoing our surroundings, we have tastefully designed the salon to work in harmony with the beautiful Lake District and nature around us by incorporating stunning designs of reclaimed wood and images of the local landscape. With a dedicated Wellness Suite, we also offer a space for customers to relax and unwind following any of our treatments and work alongside a team of Wellness specialists who work to inspire and empower people to manifest change in their lives through workshops, classes and Wellness Journeys. We welcome you to connect with nature, connect with us and connect with yourself to bring peace, inner balance and tranquillity.
Reviewed By michellecrawford2009
Excellent - I have visited Amethyst before the lockdown and after and cannot praise the girls highly enough. You wear a mask as you enter and are met at the entrance (which is now a different door so that there is an entrance and exit system), where your temperature is taken and questions regarding your general state of health are asked. These are all measures to keep us safe through Covid-19. The place is spotless and you are taken straight through to your treatment room. The girls all wear masks and face visors along with gloves. I felt extremely pampered, safe and relaxed at all times. The treatment as usual was just perfect and I instantly booked up for 4 weeks time. Well done all at Amethyst, you couldn't do anything more than you already are doing to make all your clients feel reassured, relaxed and safe. ????????????♀️
4. J.B.Banks and Son Ltd
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
Established in 1836, this traditional ironmongers & hardware shop contains a wealth of original features, from the 22 ft mahogany counter and all the drawers behind to the unusual counter made of keys. Go through the rear door & step back in time. See the workshop dating back to Georgian times, office and more. Great for adults & kids alike.
Reviewed By kevind889 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Just called in while visiting Cockermouth great little hardware shop and well stocked did not no about museum untill told by shop assistant great find museum is full of old machinery and tools loads of old locks guns spears and swords also old office area also lookout for large clocks well worth a visit and it is FREE yes FREE will call back when next in area.
5. The Swan Inn
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 369martini
5 of us went here for a couple of drinks and stayed for a lot more! We were greeted when we entered and the barman/landlord found us a table to sit 5 which was safely distanced from others. It is a quirky Jennings pub with very friendly staff serving a range of real ales aswell as Guinness and lagersall at a reasonable price too - perfect for a group of mixed drinkers. Unfortunately we eventually had to leave as we'd booked into a restaurant elsewhere in town.
6. The Cock & Bull
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By robguyyork - Wetheral, United Kingdom
We stayed in Cockermouth for a couple of nights and spent a fair bit of time in here on both nights. The pub is very much to our taste, have very friendly staff and a good selection of local real ales (refreshingly there were some strong ones, which a lot of pubs seem reluctant to sell) plus Warsteiner on draught. Prices are very reasonable. Well worth a visit. Plenty of 'local characters' in there - always a bonus.
7. Fletcher Christian
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
A stunning newly refurbished bar situated in the center of Cockermouth, offering fantastic beer prices, live music and all the sports you need
8. JB Banks & Sons
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
I must admit that I have a weakness for old shops, particularly hardware shops, and this one in Cockermouth is an absolute gem. I just popped in for a battery and was taken immediately by the sheer aura of the place. The old drawers behind the counter just beg to be explored, and the huge old L.S.D cash register is a thing of sheer beauty. It’s a shop well worthy of a visit and exploration, and I believe that they also have a bit of a museum.
9. Wordsworth House and Garden
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4.5 based on 490 reviews
This 18th-century Georgian town house was the birthplace and childhood residence of the English poet William Wordsworth.
Reviewed By Stephen51 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
We have been promising ourselves to visit Wordsworth House for years and finally got round to it last week before it closed for the Winter. What a great place for both children and adults alike. The staff, all dressed in period costume were extremely entertaining offering samples that had been made in the kitchen to authentic Georgian recipes and entertaining the children with stories of life as a servant. The dining room is set with authentic food, once again made in the kitchen, and looks as if the residents have just finished their meal and left the room. There is also a wonderful Harpsichord in the drawing room, which was made in the 21st Century and has a beautiful sound. The gardens were also a must see although we realised that they would be much better in the Summer season. A Great place for all ages with plenty of play opportunities for children and adults alike!
10. Jennings Brewery
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Em2205
We visited with a mixed age group (18, 30’s, 50’s and 60’s) and had a brilliant time. The tour was informative and the guide was happy to answer any questions throughout. It was nice to see a traditional brewery without heavy mechanisation. The tasting afterwards was friendly and you could go behind the bar to pull your own pint, which added a little something extra :) We were also able to sample Jennings port and chutneys, which helped when making decisions in the gift shop! All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with lovely staff and company.
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