Google Map of Cockermouth

The gallery is just beneath the ancient castle walls of Cockermouth
a bustling market town on the Northern fringe of the Lake District with Crummock Water , Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake nearby. Just behind the gallery is Jennings Brewery.

From the M6 the simplest approach to Cockermouth is to follow the A66 signposted to Keswick and Workington. Turn into town at the roundabout . Upon reaching the Main Street, turn right and drive past the statue of Lord Mayo and Percy House Gallery is on the left just over the bridge over the River Cocker. The Market Place opens up on the right, with parking down the side street on the right. The towns of Whitehaven, and Keswick are all within easy reach.
Among hotel options are the Trout Hotel and Allerdale Court Hotel in Cockermouth. For other accommodation options check out www.cockermouth.org.uk

For extra information on the locality check out the Cumbria Tourist Board web site or Lakestay Cumbria.