Egremont's treasures include the superb rural features at nearby Clintz quarry, with its amazing orchids, and the peaceful surroundings of Longlands Lake. The one-mile route around the lake is also wheelchair accessible and this area is a haven for wildlife of all kinds. Many lovely walks give you magnificent views to the Lakeland fellsand Dent Fell.
To the South of Egremont and in view from the town's historic Norman Castle is Florence mine, part of Egremont's proud industrial heritage and the last deep Iron Ore mine in Western Europe.
The new gateways, the southern end of which is a community apple orchard, lead people into the town. One approach passes directly to the side of the Castle, home to the sculpture of the Horn of Egremont immortalised by William Wordsworth. This Motte and Bailey structure standing majestically overlooking the Main Street and Market Place is the Cumbria winner of the prestigious Green Heritage Site and Green Flag awards.
Market Place is the site of the greasy pole that spurs would be contestants to climb it each Crab Fair and also where Crab apples, from Egremont's own orchard, are thrown to the crowd.
There are plenty of things to do and see for both visitors and the local community. Regular events are held by SASRA, Friends of the Castle, Lowes Court Gallery and the Market Hall.
All Egremont's shops offer a great selection of wonderful fresh local produce including the Farmers Market, held every third Friday and first Saturday of the month in the Market Hall. This also attracts a variety of crafts complementing those found alongside the paintings and prints in Lowes Court Gallery.
Lowes Court, an 18th century building with a quaint charm, is also home to Egremont's Tourism Information Centre.
Egremont even has a factory outlet shop and ice cream factory with its own sales shop on the premises.
Reflecting 1,000 years of history, the heart of the town remains almost as it was when Richard De Lucy envisaged the original design of the Main Street and Market Place after he inherited the estates in 1165. Through the work of the Regeneration Partnership the town has undergone a transformation and massive investment bringing buildings back to life and putting the heart back into the community
Egremont - live or stay, is the ideal location in the Western Lakes
