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Cockermouth ( Towns & Villages )

Cockermouth – Cockermouth is famous for being the Birthplace of William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian.

This Georgian town has a long history of being an important settlement in the area, having been granted a market charter back in 1221.

The village is located near the convergence of the Derwent and Cocker Rivers.

Cockermouth offers a number of attractions including the 12th century Cockermouth Castle; the Cockermouth All Saint’s Church; Wordsworth's house dating back to 1745; and the Cockermouth Music Festival.


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