Siobhan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The closest lake to Cockermouth. Known locally as Bass Lake is great to visit with the kids.
12 locals recommend
Bassenthwaite Lake
The closest lake to Cockermouth. Known locally as Bass Lake is great to visit with the kids.
River Cocker
The lovely river Cocker
Wordsworth House and Garden
Main StreetBeautiful gardens at Wordsworth House
Things to do
There is a lot to do at Whinlatter Forest. There are bike trails, walking trails and even a park trail where the children have to find the slides and swings and little hideouts. They always have a character trail such as The Gruffalo that the children will love. There is a cafe and picnic area and a little souvenir shop.
67 locals recommend
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter PassThere is a lot to do at Whinlatter Forest. There are bike trails, walking trails and even a park trail where the children have to find the slides and swings and little hideouts. They always have a character trail such as The Gruffalo that the children will love. There is a cafe and picnic area and a little souvenir shop.
Go ape is an assault course high up in the trees, we love to go here its so much fun. (Age and weight restrictions apply)
33 locals recommend
Go Ape Whinlatter (Treetop Challenge, Segways, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Whinlatter PassGo ape is an assault course high up in the trees, we love to go here its so much fun. (Age and weight restrictions apply)
Derwent Water is in Keswick and attracts visitors all year round. Go and feed the ducks and geese, jump on the Launch Boat that will take to all the way round or even do it on foot.
45 locals recommend
Derwentwater
Derwent Water is in Keswick and attracts visitors all year round. Go and feed the ducks and geese, jump on the Launch Boat that will take to all the way round or even do it on foot.
Lake District Coast Aquarium
South QuayHave a trip to Maryport and go to the Aquarium
10 pin bowling In Workington. They also have a glow in the dark crazy golf which is a must!
Eclipse Leisure Centre
4 Derwent St10 pin bowling In Workington. They also have a glow in the dark crazy golf which is a must!
Keswick Outdoor Adventure
For all your adrenaline sports use these guys.
Catbells
One of the easier walks that families can do
All the locals love going to Allonby with the kids or just for a walk. There is a park, lots of sand, a lovely chip shop and an ice cream shop worth travelling for.
31 locals recommend
Allonby
All the locals love going to Allonby with the kids or just for a walk. There is a park, lots of sand, a lovely chip shop and an ice cream shop worth travelling for.
Silloth is a must on any day but defiantly on a hot day. They have a free to use outdoor splash pad for the kids and a nice park. They have an arcade and a little train that the kids will love.
15 locals recommend
Silloth
Silloth is a must on any day but defiantly on a hot day. They have a free to use outdoor splash pad for the kids and a nice park. They have an arcade and a little train that the kids will love.
if you fancy a day on the water. Contact Nichols End at Bassenthwaite. You can hire paddles boards, cannoes and kayaks along with all the equipment you will need.
14 locals recommend
Nichol End Landing
if you fancy a day on the water. Contact Nichols End at Bassenthwaite. You can hire paddles boards, cannoes and kayaks along with all the equipment you will need.
lovely little zoo for all the family with a cafe, park and wild bird display
37 locals recommend
The Lake District Wildlife Park
lovely little zoo for all the family with a cafe, park and wild bird display
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
Fantastic spa with stunning views.
Food scene
This is an absolute must. They serve hot waffles, pancakes and cookie dough with a vast array of toppings and ice cream. Yum Yum!
Yummies
72B Senhouse StThis is an absolute must. They serve hot waffles, pancakes and cookie dough with a vast array of toppings and ice cream. Yum Yum!
Just down the road a lovely sit in Chinese and Thai restaurant
10 locals recommend
Bamboo Chinese & Thai Restaurant
16 Market PlJust down the road a lovely sit in Chinese and Thai restaurant
Pop here to grab breakfast, coffee and lovely food. If you look out your window you see Veeva its that close!
12 locals recommend
VeeVa! Cockermouth
49 Station RdPop here to grab breakfast, coffee and lovely food. If you look out your window you see Veeva its that close!
Frederick's
43 Station StBeautiful food less than one minute from your apartment.
Tarantella
22 Main StA lovely Italian we have ate in many times.
If you like steak this is the place for you. A few minutes walk from the apartment. Remember to book as its often full because its so popular!
15 locals recommend
BLOCKS Steakhouse
Market PlaceIf you like steak this is the place for you. A few minutes walk from the apartment. Remember to book as its often full because its so popular!
City advice
Getting around
Bus - You will need the correct change or contactless.
Getting a bus is very easy just head down to the main street. Come out of the apartment cross over to Veeva and head straight down that road. Check to see if a day rider will be cheaper for your journey.