Cockermouth
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.66, -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 at the meeting of the River Cocker and the River Derwent, on the western edge of the Lake District. The town’s attractive Georgian streets and riverside setting make it a popular base for walkers and visitors, and its position on the floodplain has shaped both its character and recent history.
Historically a market town and the birthplace of poet William Wordsworth - his childhood home, Wordsworth House, is a local highlight - Cockermouth combines independent shops, cafés and long-standing businesses such as Jennings Brewery. A strong community spirit is visible in local markets and events, and in the active work to improve flood resilience after damaging floods in the 21st century.
Postcode districts covering Cockermouth
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Workington 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Whitehaven 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Penrith 25 miles40.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cockermouth Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Cockermouth North Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Papcastle Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Brigham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Embleton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Dovenby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bridekirk Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Broughton Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Blindbothel Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Cockermouth South Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Cockermouth
CA13 0ZH, CA13 9JD, CA13 0HY, CA13 9GW, CA13 9RF, CA13 0AB, CA13 9XB, CA13 9BE, CA13 0EY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 71.5 miles115.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76 miles122.3 km
- Maryport Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Flimby Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
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Schools in Cockermouth
- Cockermouth School Secondary
- Fairfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Borough Park Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Calder Hall Estate 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Arbigland Estate 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 19.9 miles32 km