Things to do in West coast

The Cumbrian coast from Whitehaven and St Bees down to Ravenglass, Seascale and Millom, with Wasdale and Eskdale close behind.

Coast and water9 min↗

Wild Swimming in the Lake District With Kids: A Cautious Start

Food and drink9 min↗

What to Eat in Cumbria: Traditional Food and Where It Came From

Eating out9 min↗

10 Places to Eat With Kids in Cumbria (Honest Notes)

Rainy days9 min↗

Steam Trains, Boats and Ferries in Cumbria: What They Cost

Seasons11 min↗

Santa Train Lake District 2026: Prices, Dates and Which to Book

Rainy days10 min↗

Rainy Day Things to Do in the Lake District With Kids

Walks9 min↗

Pushchair Friendly Walks in the Lake District: 9 Routes

Seasons8 min↗

October Half Term in Cumbria: Ideas That Survive the Weather

Seasons11 min↗

Lake District New Year 2026/27: Eve, Day, Walks and What's Open

Towns and places9 min↗

Best Market Towns in Cumbria Worth a Day Out, With Market Days

Walks12 min↗

Lake District With Toddlers and Babies: What Actually Works

Walks8 min↗

Lake District Waterfalls You Can Reach on an Easy Walk

Towns and places12 min↗

Lake District Parking 2026: What It Costs and Where to Park

Seasons12 min↗

Lake District in Winter With Kids 2026/27: An Honest Guide

Seasons13 min↗

Lake District in October and November 2026: An Honest Guide

Seasons11 min↗

Pumpkin Picking and Halloween in Cumbria 2026: Dates and Prices

For grown-ups9 min↗

Gentle Days Out in Cumbria for Over 60s: Step-Free, Seated, Short

Walks9 min↗

Free Things to Do in the Lake District (and the Car Park Catch)

Walks9 min↗

Easy Lake District Walks for Kids: 10 That Actually Work

Walks13 min↗

Dog Friendly Lake District: Walks, Beaches, Boats and Cafes

Seasons12 min↗

Christmas Markets in Cumbria 2026: Dates, Lights and Parking

Seasons11 min↗

Bonfire Night in Cumbria 2026: Fireworks, Dates and Prices

For grown-ups9 min↗

10 Dog Friendly Pubs in the Lake District, Checked

Coast and water9 min↗

The Best Beaches in Cumbria, and How to Use Them Safely

What is on in West coast soon

Tuesday 29 September 2026

• Talk: The Seaton Priory Estate and the Pennington Family

  18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

  Cumbria Archives senior archivist Rob Baxter tells the story of a little-known medieval nunnery near Bootle and how its lands passed to a branch of the Pennington family. Organiser

Friday 2 October 2026

• Humphrey the Roman Boar Storytelling

  Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport

  Storytelling with Humphrey the Roman boar at the Senhouse Roman Museum. Organiser

• Out of Ink: Cumbria Printmakers exhibition

  The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

  A weekend exhibition of original prints by members of Cumbria Printmakers. Organiser

• Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch Group

  16:00 Maryport Harbour, Maryport

  A meeting of the Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch group, Cumbria Wildlife Trust's local nature club for children and families, based at the harbour. Organiser

• Muncaster Open Mic Night

  18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

  A Friday evening open mic session at Muncaster Castle for local performers and anyone who fancies an evening of live music. Organiser

Saturday 3 October 2026

• Marine Survey Day: Shoresearch

  09:30 St Bees Beach, beachfront car park, St Bees

  Volunteer Marine Champions lead one of their monthly survey days on the shore at St Bees, finding and recording marine life. Meet at the beachfront car park. Organiser

• Monstering the Rocketman

  19:30 The Beggar's Theatre, Millom

  A touring stage show at the Beggar's Theatre in Millom. Organiser

• Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast

  20:00 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

  A comedy evening celebrating the Shipping Forecast, staged at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser

Everything on in West coast