--- title: "Arts & culture in Keswick | Visit Keswick, Lake District" url: https://visitkeswick.com/do/arts-culture description: "Arts and culture in Keswick: theatre, cinema, galleries and museums in a town that has drawn writers and artists for two hundred years." --- ## A cultural small town The Lake District has drawn writers and painters since the Romantic poets, and Keswick still has a cultural life well beyond its size. There is theatre beside Derwentwater, a historic cinema and a film club in town, galleries showing work inspired by the fells, and a museum and a historic house for a slower afternoon. Open one for what is on and opening times. ## Things to do in Keswick Showing 7 results Lucy Pittaway Gallery [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lucy-pittaway-gallery) doKeswick ### [Lucy Pittaway Gallery](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lucy-pittaway-gallery) Award-winning gallery showcasing abstract art by Lucy Pittaway, Fine Art Trade Guild member. 0.1 mi from Keswick town centre Viridian Gallery [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/viridian-gallery) ### [Viridian Gallery](https://visitkeswick.com/do/viridian-gallery) Independent art gallery in Keswick showcasing British art and craft by Diane Gainey and guest artists. Keswick Alhambra Cinema [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-alhambra-cinema) ### [Keswick Alhambra Cinema](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-alhambra-cinema) Historic 1914 cinema in Keswick, recently refurbished with two screens and modern projection. 0.2 mi from Keswick town centre Keswick Film Club [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-film-club) ### [Keswick Film Club](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-film-club) Keswick Film Club shows a curated programme of critically acclaimed and award-winning independent and world cinema, with screenings on Sunday evenings, in Autumn and Spring. The season ends with the Keswick Film Festival, a programme of some 30 films over the weekend. Derwent Pencil Museum [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/pencil-museum) ### [Derwent Pencil Museum](https://visitkeswick.com/do/pencil-museum) British pencil museum celebrating 150+ years of Derwent heritage, craftsmanship and innovation in Cumbria. 0.3 mi from Keswick town centre Theatre by the Lake [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/theatre-by-the-lake) ### [Theatre by the Lake](https://visitkeswick.com/do/theatre-by-the-lake) Cumbria's leading producing theatre on Derwentwater shores, presenting drama, opera, comedy and dance across two stages. 0.4 mi from Keswick town centre Mirehouse & Gardens [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/mirehouse-historic-house-gardens) ### [Mirehouse & Gardens](https://visitkeswick.com/do/mirehouse-historic-house-gardens) Family-friendly estate with woodland playgrounds, tearoom, and historic gardens near Bassenthwaite Lake. 3.1 mi from Keswick town centre Loading map… - [1. Lucy Pittaway Gallery](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lucy-pittaway-gallery) - [2. Viridian Gallery](https://visitkeswick.com/do/viridian-gallery) - [3. Keswick Alhambra Cinema](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-alhambra-cinema) - [4. Keswick Film Club](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-film-club) - [5. Derwent Pencil Museum](https://visitkeswick.com/do/pencil-museum) - [6. Theatre by the Lake](https://visitkeswick.com/do/theatre-by-the-lake) - [7. Mirehouse & Gardens](https://visitkeswick.com/do/mirehouse-historic-house-gardens) ## Questions about arts and culture venues in Keswick Where are the arts and culture venues in Keswick? Visit Keswick lists 7 arts and culture venues, all members of the Keswick Tourism Association. 6 are within half a mile of the town centre; the others are around Keswick. Which arts and culture venues are in Keswick town centre? Lucy Pittaway Gallery, Viridian Gallery, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Film Club, Derwent Pencil Museum and 1 more are within half a mile of the market square. ## Reasons to visit Keswick this month [See all events](https://visitkeswick.com/events) George Michael: The Faith Tour Event ### George Michael: The Faith Tour George Michael was one of the most influential stars of his generation; his voice and songwriting defined an era. Keswick Alhambra Cinema — 6 November 2026 Tenzing ### Tenzing Based on true events, Tenzing chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok), a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), became the first to summit Mount Everest. The Charcoal Hare – The Art of Expressive Animal Portraiture with Sarah Stokes ### The Charcoal Hare – The Art of Expressive Animal Portraiture with Sarah Stokes We are delighted to welcome back much acclaimed, professional wildlife artist Sarah Stokes, joining us for a fascinating long weekend in October 2026 of charcoal study and painting. Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns — 6 November 2026 ## Start your trip here Plan your perfect escape with our Keswick guide. From places to stay and things to do, where to eat, explore and unwind. ## Stories from our blog [See all blog posts](https://visitkeswick.com/blog) The Moot Hall and Keswick main street lit with Christmas lights Blog ### Keswick Victorian Fayre Keswick's Christmas fayre returns to the Market Square on Sunday 6 December 2026, with free entertainment, charity stalls and a children's funfair. 30 October 2026 derwentwater keswick ### Planning Your Stay In Keswick Keswick is a vibrant and lively town nestled in a stunning part of the Lake District and theres something for everyone here. Read on for some inspiration and ideas for where to stay and what to do whe Original publication date not recorded ### Festive Walks to do over the Christmas Period If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going for a walk? ## For AI agents - API catalogue: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/api-catalog - Guide for AI agents: https://visitkeswick.com/llms.txt - A2A agent card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/agent-card.json - MCP server card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json - Personal Agent Protocol: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/poppy.json - Live availability and booking: the site's tools above (MCP connector at https://visitkeswick.com/mcp).