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Cockermouth is an ancient market town and can be found in the northern parts of Cumbria on the edge of the National Park where the River Cocker and the River Derwent meet.

The town received its charter in 1221 it will be found to be a town with character and charm with its maze of old streets, alleyways and yards.

Cockermouth is a town associated with plenty of history from the Romans to Fletcher Christian [On Bounty] the mutineer who was born here. Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce have passed through the town.

One person who has made the town popular his William Wordsworth who was born here in 1770. The house, being Georgian, can be found in the tree-lined Main Street. The house is named Wordsworth House and belongs to the National Trust. Inside the house you will discover various rooms and treasures which belonged to the Wordsworths. The house was owned by Sir James Lowther of Lowther Castle and William's father. John worked for Sir James and lived here rent free.

Within Cockermouth there is Jennings Brewery which dates from 1828 and here you can discover the history of brewing and taste some of its finest beers after the guided tour. The smallest brewery in the area can be found at the Bitter End Pub.

There are a number of museums ranging from the Printing Museum, Toy and Model Museum, Percy House Gallery, art gallery at Castlegate House and Skylark Studio.

There is a castle, but this in ruins and is not open to the public. The church of All Saints has a stained glass east window, which is a memorial to Wordsworth and his father's tomb can be found in the churchyard.

In the River Derwent there is trout fishing in which, Bing Crosby has tried his hand and in the bar at the Trout Hotel in Main Street a photograph of him is displayed.

In the shopping centre you will find a host of unusual specialist shops, along with the traditional shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Clicking on the various Level Maps below will show different map views of Cockermouth and District. Maps Courtesy of Multi Map.
County Level Map
Town Level Map
Street Level Map