As the only coastal town within the boundary of the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass is part of not one but two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the English Lakes and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire which collectively covers Hadrian’s Wall and many of the associated Roman sites scattered across northwest Cumbria.

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a steam railway that travels the short distance from Ravenglass on the coast to Eskdale, a picturesque valley leading to Wasdale and Wast Water. Visitors can take the train one way and walk back or opt for a roundtrip with a stop for a walk in Eskdale to take in the stunning Stanley Ghyll Force waterfalls, Eskdale Mill which is a water-powered cornmill recently restored and well worth a visit.

Ravenglass beach is a long sandy stretch that is bisected by the rivers on which this estuary sits and a haven for coastal birdlife. Just south of the village is the Ravenglass Roman Bath House which with its semi-intact walls is one of the best preserved Roman buildings left standing. It is thought that the baths served a Roman fort nearby, of which not much evidence is left. A visit to Muncaster Castle is a must as well. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is an impressive bird of prey centre here, extensive gardens, lots of fun activities for the kids and events on all year round.