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Keswick
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Location
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Keswick is ideally situated in the heart of the Lake District, between the Skiddaw mountains and the Northern shores of Derwentwater, one of England's most beautiful lakes.
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Getting
to Keswick
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The town is easy to reach by road, being just 20 minutes along the A66 trunk road from Junction 40 of the M6 motorway.
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Shopping
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Keswick, being in the centre of the best walking country in England has a wide variety of shops selling outdoor clothing and equipment, from budget to the very best quality. There is a range of shops selling collectables and antiques, local stone crafts, art in its various forms, locally made Cumberland Rexel pencils etc.. There are also 'essential' shops such as chemists, bakers and confectioners, stationers and so on.
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Outdoor
activities
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There are too many activities to cover them all here!
Few areas can offer a better variety of walking and climbing opportunities. Guided walks leave the Moot Hall daily from Easter until November. For those who like to plan their own routes there are links to suggestions on our walks page. There are also a large number of cycle routes in the area, some covering the most stunning and rugged scenery.
There are water sports aplenty, horse riding, paragliding, golf, tennis, bowls, fells on which to run....
Fishing licences and permits are available from the Keswick Tourist Information Centre.
You can obtain advice and recommendations about local walks and activities by visiting Keswick's on-line forum.
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Theatre
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Keswick's very popular and successful Theatre by the Lake is ideally situated close to Derwentwater. The theatre offers a programme of arts and entertainment throughout the year. There is a coffee shop and fully licensed bars. Tickets and information on 017687 74411
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At night
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Fulfilling its role as a popular holiday destination, Keswick offers a range of pubs, restaurants and clubs for those who desire them. There is a cinema which shows the latest films and, of course, the Theatre. For lovers of local scenery there are regular slide shows by local photographers, mountain guides and climbers.
In the summer months many of the town centre shops are open until late, ideal for those who like to browse for gifts for friends (or themselves) or momentos of their visit.
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