Six Castlegate, Cockermouth
Alex Saint
A Grade II* listed town house is home to Six Castlegate, a luxury B&B in the Georgian heart of Cockermouth. Original features and a gently styled interior lends itself to some easy relaxation here.
What's on near Six Castlegate, Cockermouth
The Winter Droving in Penrith
An incredible wonderland of outdoor arts, masquerade and pint carrying competitions in Penrith.
free entry
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Sublime Symmetry: William De Morgan at Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
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Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy at Abbot Hall
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
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Litfest Autumn Weekend at various venues and online
There’s lots to look forward to at this year’s Litfest Autumn Weekend, Lancaster’s literature festival running 18 to 25 October.
from £3.00
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Light Up Lancaster
Festival of light and art Light Up Lancaster returns to the city with installations, projections, performance and fireworks illuminating the city’s historic buildings, charming streets and hidden squares.
free entry
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Abigail’s Party at Blackpool Grand Theatre
Booze flows, tensions boil and tempers alight – Mike Leigh’s iconic suburban comedy is given a new lease of life at Blackpool Grand.
from £19.50
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Lightpool Festival at Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class entertainment and art.
free entry
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Lightpool Festival at Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class light art installations.
free entryWhere to go near Six Castlegate, Cockermouth
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Cockermouth Castle
Privately-owned Cockermouth Castle dates back to Norman times and is occasionally open to the public.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Castle Bar
A snazzy wine and food joint, with a lovely terraced beer garden.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Percy House Gallery
Percy House Gallery in Cumbria is a contemporary art gallery which majors in painting, photography, and craft from local Cumbrian artists and makers.
Cumbria
Castlegate House Gallery
Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth offers a changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
Cumbria
The Kirkgate, Cockermouth
A theatre-cum cinema in Cockermouth offering a wide programme of touring theatre, music, independent film and events to townsfolk and visitors.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
The Trout Hotel
Independent hotel in an idyllic setting.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Winder Hall
An historic and atmospheric country house complete with roaring fires and wood panelling and set in its own grounds.
Cumbria
The Restaurant
at The Cottage in the Wood
at The Cottage in the Wood
Dramatic landscapes and beautiful wilderness surround this Michelin awarded restaurant and hotel.
Cumbria
The Cottage In The Wood
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Cumbria
The Cottage In The Wood Restaurant
Pastoral fine-dining in the Lake District at this Michelin-starred restaurant
Cumbria
The Puzzling Place
Interactive optical illusion, for each visitor to immerse themselves in. This specialty museum in Keswick will baffle, surprise and amuse.
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Theatre by the Lake
Today it is a stunning purpose-built theatre and studio on the very shores of Derwentwater offering a good and varied programme of theatre.
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