Visitor attractions and information for
Cockermouth
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 Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest at
4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, but also one of the shallowest
at 70 ft deep. It is the most northerly of the lakes, and has
no major settlements on its shores. There is a shore path which
runs the length of the west shore, but there is no access to
the east side except at Mirehouse. Bassenthwaite is home to the
vendace, a rare and endangered fish species found only here and
in Derwentwater. About
5 miles east of Cockermouth. |
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Mirehouse
is a remarkable historic house and gardens facing Bassenthwaite
Lake. The gardens contain 4 wooded adventure playgrounds, varied
sheltered gardens and lakeside walks through woods and parks.
Here there is a small open-air theatre, built in 1974 for the
reading of 'Morte d'Arthur' to the Tennyson society at the place
where it is thought that Tennyson, who often stayed at Mirehouse,
composed much of the poem. About 9 miles east of Cockermouth. |
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Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre, Egremont Road,
Cockermouth
Tel: 01900 822673. An indoor presentation of sheep sheerers at
work with hands-on experience and opportunity to meet 19 different
breeds of live sheep. About
1 mile south of Cockermouth. |
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Wordsworth
House, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX Tel: 01900
820884 - A fine Georgian town house, the birthplace and childhood
home of William Wordsworth. A National Trust property with attractive
walled gardens growing fruit, herbs and vegetables of the Wordsworths'
time. In the centre of
Cockermouth. |
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