Keswick
Keswick is a busy market town to the north of the Lake District. It is situated just north of Derwent Water and was once the centre of the graphite mining and pencil making industries. Today its economy is almost entirely devoted to tourism.
A market is held every Saturday in the centre, around the Moot Hall. Stalls are open from early morning to around 4 pm and offer a wide range of local produce, much of it carrying the Fairtrade logo.
The town also plays host to a number of events including the Keswick Jazz Festival, Film Festival, Beer Festival and Mountain Festival.
Bassenthwaite Lake is 3 miles to the north.
Hotels
| Name | Notes | Normal Rate | Jul 21 | Jul 22 | Jul 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Guest House | Small family-run guest house. | £32.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Derwent Lodge Hotel | Small hotel in Portinscale. | £120.00 | Full | Full | £99.00 (save 17%) |
| Elm Tree Lodge Guest House | Intimate guest house run by a mountaineering instructor. | Call for rates and availability | |||
| Grange Country House | High quality bed and breakfast accommodation. | £106.00 | Full | Full | £98.00 (save 8%) |
| Greystoke House | Small, family-run guest house. | £30.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Traditional 17th century coaching inn. | £84.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Kings Head Hotel | 17th century coaching house at the foot of Helvellyn. | £60.00 | Full | Full | £55.00 (save 8%) |
| Laurel Bank | Bed and breakfast on the outskirts of Keswick. | £80.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Lodore Falls, Lodore | Overlooks Derwent Water. | £142.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Queens Hotel | On the Market Place. | £96.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Skiddaw Hotel | Enjoys a central location in Keswick. | £128.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Sweeneys Bar | Bar and restaurant in the centre of Keswick. Offers 4 rooms. | £100.00 | Full | £70.00 (save 30%) | £70.00 (save 30%) |
Attractions & Activities
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cars of the Stars | Exhibition of cars that have appeared in movies and TV. |
| Castlerigg Stone Circle | Stone circle with magnificent views of Skiddaw and Blencathra. |
| Cumberland Pencil Museum | Explores the history of pencil making. |
| Derwent Water | One of the most attractive Lakes. |
| Keswick Launch | Cruises around Derwent Water. |
| Keswick Museum | The only purpose built museum in the Lake District. |
| Platty Plus | Watersports tuition and equipment hire. |
Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Cafes
| Name | Type | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Square | Restaurant | Skiddaw Hotel | [View Map] | Restaurant at the Skiddaw Hotel. British cuisine made with fresh local produce. Fixed price and a la carte menus offered. |
| Café Bar 26 | Bar | Lake Road | [View Map] | Stylish café/bar. Bistro-style menu offered midday to 2.30 pm. |
| Casa’s Bar | Bar | Kings Arms Hotel | [View Map] | Small sports bar showing all major sporting events. |
| Courtyard Restaurant | Restaurant | Kings Arms Hotel | [View Map] | Informal dining at the Kings Arms Hotel. British/ continental menu. Outdoor seating available. |
| Dog & Gun | Pub | Lake Road | [View Map] | Busy traditional pub. Real ales from local breweries (Keswick Brewing Co., Yates Brewery etc.). Offers simple pub food (try the goulash) at reasonable prices. |
| Lake View Restaurant | Restaurant | Lodore Falls Hotel | [View Map] | Overlooks Derwent Water. 2-3 course lunches and 4-course dinners served daily. Menu makes heavy use of local produce. |
| Lakeland Pedlar | Café | Bell Close | [View Map] | Vegetarian/ wholefood/ internet café (and bike shop). |
| Loose Box Pizzeria | Restaurant | Kings Arms Hotel | [View Map] | Homemade pizzas and pastas. Outdoor seating in courtyard available. |
| Salsa | Restaurant | New Street | [View Map] | Mexican bistro. Tapas and drinks in the bar. Restaurant upstairs. |
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