Cockermouth Attractions
West of Buttermere is Cockermouth, with castle ruins dating from the 13/14th century. William Wordsworth was born here in 1770.
The majority of the 18th and 19th century architecture in Cockermouth has remain unchanged. Other attractions include the partly ruined Norman castle, Dovenby Hall Estate, Kirkgate Centre and the Printing House Museum.
The majority of the 18th and 19th century architecture in Cockermouth has remain unchanged. Other attractions include the partly ruined Norman castle, Dovenby Hall Estate, Kirkgate Centre and the Printing House Museum.
Wordsworth House
This Georgian townhouse in Cockermouth, built in 1745, is the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Seven of the rooms of this house on Main Street are furnished with 18th C furniture and contain personal belongings of the poet.
Wordsworth House
Main Street
Cockermouth CA13 9RX
England
Main Street
Cockermouth CA13 9RX
England
Hours
March 12 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Eaglesfield - Dalton House
The small village of Eaglesfield was the birthplace of John Dalton, discoverer of the Atomic Theory. A plaque at Dalton house commemorates his birth and scientific work.
