Cockermouth Castle (residence of Lord Egremont)

No. 307 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 194 for history. History, 16.2 km from Keswick, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A Grade I listed castle that is the residence of Lord Egremont.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Six CastlegateGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Wyndham Hall Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping

Violet Bank holiday Home ParkStay, 15 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping

Brigham Holiday ParkStay, 19 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Black Bull16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs

41 Market PlaceGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Norham HouseGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Bassenthwaite Lake Station10 km from KeswickFood and pubs