Cockermouth is a historic market town set at the north-western edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Nestled at the confluence of the Rivers Derwent and Cocker, the town is renowned for its Georgian and Victorian architecture, picturesque streets, and rich literary heritage, being the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Residents enjoy an attractive blend of rural surroundings and easy access to the scenic fells and lakes of the Lake District, making Cockermouth popular among lovers of heritage, the outdoors, and tranquil living.