Lying on the banks of the River Greta and on the north shore of Derwent Water, famed for its salmon and trout. Welcome to Workington, an ancient market and industrial town, situated of the Cumbrian coast at the mouth of the River Derwent where it flows into the Solway Firth. Cockermouth is the birthplace of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. An attractive small market town on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. The town was built in the 12th century and is situated on the confluence of the rivers Derwent and Cocker.
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Distances by road will be longer. Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. Windermere Lake Cruises is the principal visitor attraction in Cumbria and is rated amongst the top ten in England. The Windermere Steamboat Museum has a unique collection of Lake Windermere's nautical heritage in a beautiful and tranquil lakeside setting. The world famous Cars of The Stars Motor Museum features many famous TV and film vehicles.