Cockermouth
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.662, -3.366 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 11 30 |
| Population: | 9,146 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Cockermouth sits in the historic county of Cumberland in north‑west England, at the confluence of the River Cocker and the River Derwent, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The compact town centre mixes medieval and Georgian streetscapes, with the gatehouse and remnants of Cockermouth Castle and a handsome stone bridge giving it a distinctly historic feel.
It is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, and that literary connection feeds a lively cultural life alongside regular markets, independent shops and a tourism‑focused economy supplemented by small manufacturers and services. The town is also notable for severe flooding in 2009 and 2015, events that prompted strong community recovery efforts and newer flood defences that form part of its recent social history.
Postcode districts covering Cockermouth
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 23.8 miles
- Workington 7.7 miles
- Whitehaven 11.8 miles
- Penrith 25 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cockermouth North Ward 0.6 miles
- Papcastle Parish 1.3 miles
- Brigham Built-up area 2 miles
- Dovenby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bridekirk Parish 2.4 miles
- Embleton Parish 2.5 miles
- Broughton Parish 2.6 miles
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Blindbothel Parish 3 miles
- Cockermouth South Ward 3 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Greysouthen Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Cockermouth
CA13 0DR, CA13 0BW, CA13 0AW, CA13 9AL, CA13 9GZ, CA13 9BU, CA13 3BJ, CA13 0GW, CA13 9DG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 71.5 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.9 miles
- Maryport Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 6.5 miles
Hotels in Cockermouth Ad
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth
- Allerdale Court Hotel 3
- Prime Location Cockermouth Main Street - Sleeps 6 3
- Trout Hotel 4
Schools in Cockermouth
- Cockermouth School Secondary
- Fairfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.2 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.8 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 13.1 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.3 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.4 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 17.8 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 18 miles
- Arbigland Estate 18.6 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 19.8 miles