Cockermouth is a market town of some seven thousand inhabitants, which lies at the north western corner of the English Lake District. It dates from Norman times, and developed at the confluence of two rivers - the Derwent and Cocker. Much of the medieval street plan remains, and there are many features of historical interest. This led to its inclusion in the 1965 list of 'gem towns', that was compiled by the Department of the Environment, recommending preservation by the State as part of the national heritage.

Cockermouth Wordsworth House Museum of Printing Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre Jennings Brewery Tour Kirkgate Centre Wordsworth Memorial Wood Hall Tourist Information Centre Cockermouth Video Pardshaw	Isel Hall Elva Plain Stone Circle The Vale of Lorton Buttermere Buttermere (Lake) Crummock Water Scale Force Newlands Pass Honister Pass Loweswater Loweswater (Lake) Bassenthwaite Spout Force See also Keswick area
Interesting rural and town churches in the area.
Accommodation and Places to Eat.