Millom is a town and civil parish on the north shore of the estuary of the River Duddon in southernmost Cumberland, Cumbria, England.

Culturally, Millom is notable as the birthplace of poet Norman Nicholson, and for its historical links with rugby league.

In January 2023, 29-year-old metal detectorist Josh Carr and his brother found six Bronze Age socketed axe heads at a site near Millom.

[4] Millom is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun which had been held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria.

[6] In 1251 a market charter was granted by King Henry III of England to John de Huddleston, Lord of Millom.

[7] The Whitehaven & Furness Junction Railway opened a station in 1850, which was known as 'Holborn Hill Halt' until the new town of Millom was built in 1866.

[8] By 1899 the small town of Millom had grown up, with terraced streets on either side of the railway, a public library, police station, banks, hotels, school, market square and allotments.

Aircraft stationed there were firstly the Blackburn Botha and Fairey Battle, then the more popular and successful Avro Anson.

It is a relatively low wage area, with a lot of people employed in skilled trades such as building, painting and decorating.

Many also work in the service sector in hotels, pubs and shops within the nearby Lake District National Park.

The area's bigger landmark is the significant hill of Black Combe standing 1,970 feet (600 m) above sea level.

Millom Discovery Centre (previously known as 'Millom Folk Museum' and 'Millom Heritage Museum And Visitor Centre') presents a snapshot of past times in Millom, paying particular attention to the historical development of the area brought about by the significant iron ore mining and iron works.

There are two nature reserves near the town, both of which are located on the Duddon Estuary; an internationally important area for wildlife and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is owned by the RSPB and is located to the south of the town, which in October 2005, saw the unveiling of its new public aid, with logos produced by local artists Stuart Edwards and Holly Parminter.

The town council supports the building of a road bridge across the Duddon estuary between Millom and the Furness peninsula.

[citation needed] Local news and television programmes are provided by BBC North West and ITV Granada.

The nearest A+E (Accident and Emergency) service is at Furness General Hospital 23 miles (37 kilometres) away by road at Barrow-in-Furness.

Millom's original parish church is Holy Trinity, a grade I listed building dating to the 12th century.