Things To Do
Local attractions to suit everyone
To help plan your trip and make the most of your time in the Lake District, we at Cherry Trees have put together a list of local attractions in and around Keswick, and places in Cumbria which you may wish to visit.
Alhambra Cinema
Open seven days a week and situated on St Johns Street, the Lonsdale
Alhambra cinema offers first class cinema entertainment in traditional
surroundings.
Alhambra Cinema
Cars of the Stars
A museum of famous TV and film vehicles.
Cars of the Stars
Castlerigg Stone Circle
One mile east of Keswick in the English Lake District, this is a hilltop stone circle thought to be four thousand years old. Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria.
Cockermouth Golf Club
If you enjoy golf you should not miss the opportunity to play the 18 hole
James Braid designed Cockermouth golf course at Embleton.
Cockermouth Golf Club
Cumberland Pencil Museum
The history of pencil making in Cumbria, which will be of interest to
everyone. Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where
graphite was first discovered 350 years ago.
Cumberland Pencil Museum
Derwentwater Marina
The Marina is an ideal location for your water or mountain based activities
in and around Keswick, or for simply relaxing amid the beautiful scenery of
the Borrowdale Valley. Enjoy activities such as sailing, windsurfing,
canoeing, kayak, ghyll scrambling, climbing, abseiling and hill walking; or
just enjoy a trip on the Keswick boat launch.
Derwentwater Marina
Fishing Tuition
Offering unique guided fishing trips and fly casting tuition to individuals,
groups and corporate clients, on the beautiful lakes and rivers of the
northern Lake District.
Hemmingways Fishing
Gentle Walking Near Keswick
Gentler and more relaxing days out can be enjoyed by walking to the top of Latrigg (367m); Catbells (445m) or by taking in the views from Friars Crag and Castlehead. There is no end to beautiful walks near Keswick.
Go Ape! Whinlatter
An exciting high-wire course including rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip
slides up to 40 feet up in the trees - the highest Go Ape! course in the
country!
Go Ape!
Honister Slate Mine
At Honister, not only are there beautiful views to be had as you make your
way through Honister Pass, but also a 400 million year old slate mine with a
fully guided tour. The tour into the mine itself is available several times
a day, detailing its history and spectacular features.
Honister Slate Mine
Keswick Beer Festival
Keswick's increasingly popular beer festival held annually every June. A
great chance to try out some delicious Real Ale and a variety of locally
brewed beers.
Keswick Beer Festival
Keswick Boat Launch
The Keswick Boat Launch provides frequent trips around Derwentwater in both
directions; stopping at Keswick, Ashness Gate, Lodore, High Brandelhow, Low
Brandelhow, Hawse End and Nichol End.
Keswick Boat Launch
Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre
A modern facility pool with warm waters, wave machine and 'black hole' flume
slide, providing hours of entertainment for all. There is also a fully
eqipped fitness suite and pool side cafe providing hot and cold food.
Allerdale Borough Council
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
A local Victorian Museum revealing Keswick's surprising past, including its
many 'firsts' and its famous residents. The 1897 purpose built museum is set
in beautiful Fitz Park and has retained its original Victorian feel. Fitz
Park not only has beautiful gardens and walks along the River Greta which
runs directly through it, but also tennis courts, golf putting, a bowls
area, a large children's playground and if your lucky, you may even catch a
cricket game there too!
Allerdale Borough Council
Lake Derwentwater
Derwentwater is three miles long and stretches down into the valley of Borrowdale. Good footpaths circuit the Lake at high and low level, making it superb for a gentle but long day out walking with fantastic views everywhere you turn! Taking care during rainy periods as the paths are very likely to flood!
Mirehouse
A family run historic house in a stunning setting three miles outside
Keswick. The grounds include four woodland playgrounds, a sheltered Bee
Garden, a Poetry Walk and a family trail. The house has fascinating
literary connections, live piano music and a history trail and owl hunt for
children.
Mirehouse
Moot Hall, Keswick
In the centre of Keswick now containing the Tourist Information Centre, this
building dates back to 1813 on an earlier 16th Century site. On Saturdays a
market is held around the Moot Hall.
Keswick Tourist Information
Muncaster Castle
See the Castle and Gardens, which is still a lived in family home, in all
its glory and hear from the Pennington family who have resided in the Castle
since 1208. It also hosts a number of special events throughout the year.
Muncaster Castle
Platty Plus
Based at the launch landing stage opposite the Lodore hotel. They offer a
high standard of boat hire and tuition, with experience with individuals,
groups, children and adults.
Platty Plus
Theatre by the Lake
One of the most beautifully located theatres in all of England, just a few
hundred yards from Derwentwater. The Theatre by the Lake is a superb modern
building providing a service through performing arts to the local community
and visitors alike. A year-round professional drama production, it provides
a variety of entertainment to suit all tastes.
Theatre by the Lake
Trotters World of Animals
Home to hundreds of animals. A great deal is under cover so rain need not
spoil your visit.
Trotters World of Animals
Whinlatter Forest
Enjoy lovely forest walks and view the Osprey nest in summer via the live
video in the visitor centre. The Osprey viewpoint is in Dodd wood, long the
Carlisle road opposite Mire House. Also there is bike hire and bike trials
available.
Forestry Commission
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