Places to Visit - Keswick

For convenient parking, we recommend using the Lakeside Car Park (postcode CA12 5BX), you will find plenty of spaces, even for motorhomes & public toilets. From here, you can walk one way to explore the Lake, or walk in the other direction, taking a scenic walk through Hope Park and head straight into the heart of town!

In The Town...

• Visit charming shops, pick up souvenirs or enjoy the local ales & produce in one of the many pubs & cafes
• On Thursdays & Saturdays the town centre comes to life with Keswick Market
• Raining? The Puzzling Place and Pencil Museum are great fun

At The Lake...

• Feed the abundance of ducks & swans, make sure you bring bird friendly food!
• Explore the lake from a different perspective at Keswick Launch which offers boat cruises around Derwent Water with hop on & hop off tickets
• Take a short walk to Friar’s Cragg (1.25km) one of the Lake’s most scenic viewpoints offering panoramic views across the lake and fells., the perfect place to stop for a photo!
• Fancy something a bit different? Visit Theatre by The Lake - guests can get £3 off per ticket so be sure to check the performance schedule for your stay

Fitz Park is a beautifully maintained park running alongside the river Greta. Here you will find a fantastic playpark with zip line and cricket pitch. Just outside the park is Keswick Museum & Art Gallery and West Cafe. Cross the road and head over to the upper park where you will find a friendly cafe hidden between the trees.

The Keswick to Threlkeld Trail is a scenic accessible route for walkers & cyclists. This 5km each way trail is suitale for all ages and fitness levels (even prams)