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Attractions near Cockermouth
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Isel Hall
(3 Miles)*
The Elizabethan Range and fortified Pele Tower of Isel Hall dominates the landscape in its magical setting above River Derwent. |
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Senhouse Roman Museum
(6 Miles)*
The Senhouse Roman Museum contains sculpture and inscriptions from the Roman Fort at Maryport, (Alauna), which lies next to the museum. |
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Mirehouse
(7 Miles)*
The present house was built in 1666 by the 8th Earl of Derby for his visits to his Cumbrian estates. In 1688 he sold it to his agent Roger Gregg. This is the only time it has been sold. |
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Trotters World of Animals
(9 Miles)*
Situated in North Cumbria, Trotters World of Animals nestles in the shadow of Skiddaw Mountain on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, near to the junction of the A66 and A595 is a must-visit place for all ages. |
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Cars of The Stars Motor Museum
(10 Miles)*
The world famous Cars of The Stars Motor Museum features many famous TV and film vehicles. |
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Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
(10 Miles)*
A Victorian experience not to be missed. Keswick's surprising past, from industrial mining centre to peaceful tourist town, is revealed in this fine example of a late Victorian Museum. |
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Muncaster Experience
(20 Miles)*
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. |
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Dalemain Historic House & Gardens
(21 Miles)*
Behind the impressive pink ashlar façade lies the real surprise of Dalemain - its sheer variety. The history of the house stretches from Saxon times to early Georgian and has been in the same family since 1679 |
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Rydal Mount and Gardens
(21 Miles)*
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, retains a lived-in, family atmosphere and has seen little change since Wordsworth and his family came to live there in 1813. |
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Carlisle Race Course
(22 Miles)*
Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts of the historic border city of Carlisle. Set in open countryside, the undulating course provides high quality racing every month of the year. |
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Caerlaverock Castle
(22 Miles)*
One of the finest castles in Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle is on a triangular site surrounded by moats. |
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Savings Banks Museum
(22 Miles)*
In 1810 Dr Duncan opened the world's first commercial savings bank, paying interest of its investors' modest savings. |
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Windermere Lake Cruises
(22 Miles)*
Windermere Lake Cruises is the principal visitor attraction in Cumbria and is rated amongst the top ten in England. |
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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
(23 Miles)*
Our combination of permanent displays (many of them enjoyably interactive and 'hands on'), changing exhibitions and exciting events and workshops makes Tullie House a thriving centre of activity. |
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Carlisle Cathedral
(23 Miles)*
The Cathedral, founded in 1122 and battered by centuries of border warfare, was built for the glory of God, and services have been said and sung daily in it for nearly 900 years. |
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