Incredible Edible - Cockermouth

Cockermouth’s Incredible Edible initiative was launched by the Rotary Club of Cockermouth to encourage local people to grow, share and enjoy fresh food. The group has planted fruit trees in Harris Park, including apples, pears and plums, with the aim of creating freely accessible food for the community. Volunteers have also established herb beds at the Old Bandstand and along the riverside, adding labels and recipe suggestions to help people use what they pick.

The project continues to expand, with additional planting sites around the town and plans for vegetables such as onions, sprouts, cabbage, kale and courgettes in public planters. Community groups including Young Farmers and local schools have joined in, helping plant trees, maintain beds and build planters. The ethos is simple: “If you eat, you’re in” - everyone is welcome to take part, and everyone is welcome to help themselves to the produce.