Distance from FME
12 Miles
Quick Description
Cockermouth is at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. Much of the architectural core of the town has remained largely unchanged since the 18th and 19th centuries. The town has ancient roots evidenced by Roman, Viking and Norman influences on the town and surrounding place names.
Snippets of History

The main street boasts a statue of Lord Mayo, formerly an MP for Cockermouth, who became British Vice-Roy of India and whose subsequent claim to fame was that he was assassinated!

Cockermouth is perhaps best known as being the birthplace of William Wordsworth and Dorothy Wordsworth.
Odd Facts
Cockermouth lays claim to be the first town in Britain to pilot electric lighting, reputably in 1881
Amenities
  • Sainsbury's
  • Local Bakers
  • Great Cafes
  • Merienda
  • Quality Local Butchers
  • HSBC, Barclays, NatWest
  • Small Cinema
  • Theatre
Links around Cockermouth
Tree lined streets are a feature common throughout Cockermouth
 
Wordsworth's House, Cockermouth
 
Lord Mayo's Statue, Main Street Cockermouth
 
Jennings Brewery
 
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