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Below is an extensive list of Keswick Attractions
with Websites, Phone Numbers, Images and links to
Maps and Reviews.
Click on Post-Codes for Maps & Reviews.
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Keswick Market
One of the towns top attractions, held in the Market
Square right in the centre of Keswick most Thursdays
and Saturdays, with up to 70 stalls displaying local
produce, hand made gifts, clothing, and more.
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Moot Hall
In Keswick Market Square. It was built in 1813 to
serve as a court house. The hall is now used as a
Tourist Information Centre, with an interesting
interior for visits.
Website . CA12 5JR . Image
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Puzzling Place
In the centre of Keswick in Museum Square. Sure to
impress adults and kids with an Anti-gravity Room,
Ames Room, Hologram Gallery, and Eyelusions
Exhibition. Tel: 01768 775 102.
Website . CA12 5DZ
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Keswick Boat Trips or Boat
Hire
On Lake Road on the west side of the town. The
Keswick Launch Company provide boat trips from
Keswick to seven boat landings around Derwent Water.
You can get off at the landings for walks, visit a
large hotel with a beer garden, or just enjoy the 50
minute trip around the lake. Also available are
rowing and self drive motor boats. Phone 01768 772
263.
Website . CA12 5DJ . Image
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Theatre by the Lake
On the west side of Keswick next to the pier for boat
trips. The theatre hosts a number of shows throughout
the year. It has a cafe, diner, and the circle bar.
The cafe and diner are open all day, ideal for
visitors to the pier or Hope Park. Tel: 01768 774
411.
Website . CA12 5DJ . Image
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Hope Park
Between Keswick centre and the pier at Derwent Water
for the boat trips. This scenic park is great for
laying around, has crazy golf, putting, and a nine
hole golf course.
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Gallery 26 at 27
On the southeast side of Keswick centre on Station
Road. The gallery specializes in contemporary and
modern art, with the gallery artist being Nelson
Nanson, who lives and works in the Lake District.
Tel: 07816 152 699.
Website . CA12 5DX . Image
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Fitz Park
On the east side of Keswick on Station Road. The park
has a children's play area, cricket ground, bowling
greens, tennis courts, and multi function courts for
football, basketball and more.
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Keswick Leisure Centre
On the east side of Keswick next to Fitz Park. The
centre has a fairly large swimming pool with a water
slide and wave machine, fully equipped fitness suite,
and a pool side cafe serving hot and cold food. Phone
number 01768 772 760.
Website . CA12 4NE . Image
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Keswick Museum and Art
Gallery
On the east side of Keswick centre on Station Road,
next to Fitz Park. The museum holds historic
collections that give an insight into Keswick's
history and culture. It also has a cafe. Phone number
01768 773 263.
Website . CA12 4NF . Image
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Kong Adventure Climbing
Centre
On the south side of Keswick centre on Heads Lane. A
number of climbing routes up to 40 ft high, an ice
climbing complex, cafe, and kids play area. Tel:
01768 775 907.
Website . CA12 5EZ
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The Pencil Museum
On the south side of Keswick centre on Carding Mill
Lane. Home of the world's first pencil, an escape
artist's pencil, and the world's longest colour
pencil. Also with a shop and cafe. Tel: 01768 773
626.
Website . CA12 5NG
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Keswick Alhambra
Cinema
In the centre of Keswick on St John's Street. A small
cinema seating about 250 with Digital sound. Tel:
01768 772 195.
Website . CA12 5AG
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Keswick Brewing
Company
On the east side of Keswick centre on Brewery Lane.
Take a tour of the brewery or visit the shop for ales
and brewery merchandise. Tel: 01768 780 700.
Website . CA12 5BY
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Biketreks Keswick
In the centre of Keswick on Main Street. Cycle shop
with all types of modern bikes for hire. Tel: 01539
431 245.
Website . CA12 5NJ
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Keswick Adventures
Based in Keswick at the Pencil Factory. Activities
catered for are: Ghyll Scrambling, Canoeing, Raft
Building, and Paddle Boarding. Tel: 07712 162
088.
Website . CA12 4NG
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Keswick Canoe and
Bushcraft
Based in Keswick on Lake Road with canoeing and
bushcraft activities to suit all ages and abilities
for families, couples, individuals and groups. Tel:
07717 572 042.
Website . CA12 5EN
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Castlerigg Stone
Circle
1 and a half miles east of Keswick. A popular walk or
there is a car park close to the stone Circle. The
Circle is thought to have been constructed around
3200 BC. You can use the Google Map Link and use car
or walking for the route out from Keswick.
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Derwent Water Marina
2 miles west of Keswick by the small village of
Portinscale, practically every type of water vessel
for hire, or with tuition. Also other outdoor
pursuits such as rock climbing. Tel: 01768 772
912.
Website . CA12 5RF
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Nichol End Marine
2 miles west of Keswick by the small village of
Portinscale, offering boat hire, tuition, cafe, many
nice walks, and on the Keswick Launch route. Tel:
01768 773 082.
Website . CA12 5TY
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Keswick Climbing Wall
2 miles east of Keswick. About 40 climbing routes up
to 26ft, from fairly straight forward to really
difficult. Also other outdoor activities catered for.
Tel: 01768 772 000.
Website . CA12 4RN
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Newlands Adventure
Centre
4 miles southwest in the Newlands Valley, practically
every type of outdoor activity available from walking
to rock climbing. Half day or full day activities for
day visitors, also courses and team building
packages. Tel: 01768 778 463.
Website . CA12 5UF
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Dodd Wood
4 miles north of Keswick by Bassenthwaite Lake, a
visitor centre, the Old Sawmill Cafe, walking trails,
and each spring, the Bassenthwaite Ospreys can be
seen from viewing areas in the forest. The historic
Mirehouse Mansion for visits is also here. There are
regular buses that run between Keswick and Dodd Wood.
Tel: 07726 922 372.
Website . CA12 4QE
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Mirehouse &
Gardens
4 miles north of Keswick by Bassenthwaite Lake, an
historic Mansion House with large scenic gardens that
stretch down to the banks of Bassenthwaite Lake. Open
for visits from April to October to the house and
gardens, or just the gardens. Tel: 01768 772 287.
Website . CA12 4QE
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Threlkeld Quarry and Mining
Museum
4 miles east of Keswick, run by volunteers, the
museum displays machinery involved in the quarrying
and mining, as well as information on the types of
stone, slate, metals, and minerals found in the area.
Tel: 01768 779 747.
Website . CA12 4TT
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Chase Adventure
4 miles east of Keswick based at Threlkeld, Ghyll
scrambling, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and many
more challenging events to suit any ability. Day
outings or courses. Tel: 07795 170 823.
Website . CA12 4TU
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Go Ape - Tree Top
Adventure
5 miles west of Keswick. The highest Go Ape facility
in England at 1,200ft above sea level. Canopy walks
and zip wires. Tel: 01603 895 500.
Website . CA12 5TW
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Whinlatter Forest Park
5 miles west of Keswick. England's only true Mountain
Forest with stunning views, walks, mountain biking,
Go Ape, rare wildlife, adventure play, and the
Siskins Cafe. Tel: 01768 778 469.
Website . CA12 5TW
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Glaramara Centre
8 miles south of Keswick by the very small village of
Borrowdale, a wide range of outdoor activities for
individuals, families, and groups. Accommodation
available and day visitors welcome. Tel: 01768 777
222.
Website . CA12 5XQ
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Lake District Wildlife
Park
9 miles north of Keswick. By Bassenthwaite Lake, a 24
acre park with over 100 species, Bird of Prey flying
displays, cafe, and picnic and play area. Tel: 01768
776 239.
Website . CA12 4RD
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Honister Slate Mine
9 miles southwest of Keswick by Borrowdale, visit the
slate mine, take an underground tour, or take a hike
high up the old slate mine paths, along the cliffs,
on a fixed cable for safety. Tel: 01768 777 230.
Website . CA12 5XN
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Jennings Brewery
13 miles northwest of Keswick at Cockermouth,
currently closed.
Website . CA13 9NE
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Wordsworth House and
Garden
13 miles northwest in Cockermouth, a Georgian townhouse
that was the birthplace and home of romantic poet
William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Tel: 01900
824 805.
Website . CA13 9RX
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Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth
Museum
13 miles south of Keswick in Grasmere. Britain's best
loved poets first family home in the very scenic
village of Grasmere, with many hotels with beer
gardens and walking trails. Tel: 01539 435 544.
Website . LA22 9SH
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