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Welcome to Bassenthwaite Lake Station

Café And Special Events Venue

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, the Christmas afternoon tea was amazing, staff attentive. Definitely visiting again.

 

November 2023

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Welcome

Situated opposite the scenic Dubwath Silver Meadows nature reserve, Bassenthwaite Lake Station is a Café in a restored railway station with a full size replica steam train on the former Cockermouth to Keswick line.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea aboard the replica Orient Express train.

Our customers can enjoy a short level walk along the platform through the woodland and wild flower meadow or enjoy a peaceful few minutes in the bird hide overlooking the wildlife pond.

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Opening Times

Open 7 days a week until 5pm:

Breakfast: 9am - 10:30am

Lunch: 11am - 3pm

Afternoon Tea: 11am - 3pm

Booking strongly advised.

Upcoming Events

  • Festive Wine Tasting Evening
    Festive Wine Tasting Evening
    Thu, 07 Dec
    Cockermouth
    07 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    07 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
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  • Fri, 08 Dec
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station
    08 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 18:30
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    08 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 18:30
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    Join us and Cockernouth Mechanics Brass Band for an old-fashioned outdoor Christmas Carol sing-along at the station. This event is free but a donation to charity on the night will be most welcome.
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  • Whisky Tasting Evening
    Whisky Tasting Evening
    Thu, 18 Jan
    Cockermouth
    18 Jan 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    18 Jan 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
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  • February 1st 2024 Showcasing South African wines
    February 1st 2024 Showcasing South African wines
    Thu, 01 Feb
    Bassenthwaite
    01 Feb 2024, 18:15 – 21:00
    Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    01 Feb 2024, 18:15 – 21:00
    Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    A fun, relaxed and informative wine-tasting evening showcasing up to 12 wines from South Africa
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  • Murder Mystery - The Death of a Great Detective 23.2.24
    Murder Mystery - The Death of a Great Detective 23.2.24
    Fri, 23 Feb
    Cockermouth
    23 Feb 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    23 Feb 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    Chief Inspector Scott Lanyard has been found shot, stabbed & strangled inside a locked room. Holmes has enlisted help from beyond the grave to crack the case alongside stalwart allies Mrs Hudson, brother Mycroft and Inspector Lestrade… but could the killer really be among them?
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  • Murder Mystery - The Death of a Great Detective 24.2.24
    Murder Mystery - The Death of a Great Detective 24.2.24
    Sat, 24 Feb
    Cockermouth
    24 Feb 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    24 Feb 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    Chief Inspector Scott Lanyard has been found shot, stabbed & strangled inside a locked room. Holmes has enlisted help from beyond the grave to crack the case alongside stalwart allies Mrs Hudson, brother Mycroft and Inspector Lestrade… but could the killer really be among them?
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  • The Many Faces of Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting 7.3.2024
    The Many Faces of Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting 7.3.2024
    Thu, 07 Mar
    Bassenthwaite
    07 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
    Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    07 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
    Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL, UK
    Those who love red wine will undoubtedly have a soft spot for Cabernet Sauvignon as it is so often used to add complexity and body to other complementary grapes. Explore this amazingly versatile grape as we taste 10 wines from around the world.
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  • Murder Mystery - The Spies the Limit 8.3.2024
    Murder Mystery - The Spies the Limit 8.3.2024
    Fri, 08 Mar
    Cockermouth
    08 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    08 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    James Blonde is tragically killed. At his funeral, a large collection of spies from around the globe gather to remember his life, or celebrate his death. But when the head of MI6 is found dead inside Blonde's coffin, with James' body nowhere to be seen. it seems the super spy may have escaped death.
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  • Murder Mystery - The Spies the Limit 9.3.24
    Murder Mystery - The Spies the Limit 9.3.24
    Sat, 09 Mar
    Cockermouth
    09 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    09 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    James Blonde is tragically killed. At his funeral, a large collection of spies from around the globe gather to remember his life, or celebrate his death. But when the head of MI6 is found dead inside Blonde's coffin, with James' body nowhere to be seen. it seems the super spy may have escaped death.
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  • Murder Mystery - Murder on the Disorient Express 15.3.2024
    Murder Mystery - Murder on the Disorient Express 15.3.2024
    Fri, 15 Mar
    Cockermouth
    15 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    15 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    Ten years on, Pinot rides the train once more to celebrate his retirement. But when the detective is found shot, stabbed, strangled, beaten and drowned inside his locked compartment, it seems history may have repeated itself.
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  • Murder Mystery - Murder on the Disorient Express 16.03.2024
    Murder Mystery - Murder on the Disorient Express 16.03.2024
    Sat, 16 Mar
    Cockermouth
    16 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    16 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 22:00
    Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite Lake Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YL, UK
    The Murder on the Orient Express The Murder on the Orient Express - the most famous mystery ever to be solved by renowned Belgian detective Hercules Pinot. Now, ten years on, Pinot rides the train once more to celebrate his retirement. But when the detective is found shot, stabbed, strangled, beaten
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Foraging Workshop with Forage Box

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