Experience Keswick your way
Boat trips, museums, treetop trails, theatre and guided days on the fells.
Keswick has more to do than its size suggests. You can take a boat out on Derwentwater, climb into the treetops in the forest, go underground in a slate mine or spend a rainy hour in a museum.
Evenings bring theatre and film in town, and guides and adventure centres can take you further out onto the fells, the water and the crags.
Every attraction here is a member of the Keswick Tourism Association. Open one for opening times, prices and booking.
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Discover the Lake District with Rocqua Adventures, a family-run outdoor adventure company offering ghyll scrambling, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling, paddleboarding and unforgettable adventure days around Keswick.
In Keswick town centre
Atmospheric ghost walks through Keswick led by a Victorian character, lasting 90 minutes with light refreshments included.
In Keswick town centre
Indoor optical illusions attraction in Keswick with multiple themed rooms and interactive exhibits.
In Keswick town centre
Bespoke guided and self-guided cycling experiences in the Lake District.
In Keswick town centre
Historic 1914 cinema in Keswick, recently refurbished with two screens and modern projection.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
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.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
Family-friendly Cumbrian leisure park with dog-friendly cafe, remote-control model boats, golf, woodland walks and accessible facilities.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
British pencil museum celebrating 150+ years of Derwent heritage, craftsmanship and innovation in Cumbria.
0.3 mi from Keswick town centre
Community rugby club with modern facilities, catering, and strong local engagement through major events.
0.3 mi from Keswick town centre
Cumbria's leading producing theatre on Derwentwater shores, presenting drama, opera, comedy and dance across two stages.
0.4 mi from Keswick town centre
Scenic lake cruises and boat hire on Derwentwater with year-round operations and heritage service.
0.5 mi from Keswick town centre
Lake District adventure centre with kayaking, canyoning, packrafting and workshops. Family restaurant with camping barn.
0.5 mi from Keswick town centre
Watersports marina in Portinscale offering hire, moorings and trained instruction near Keswick.
0.9 mi from Keswick town centre
Fully accessible Lake District activity centre with hydrotherapy pool, climbing, watersports and woodland trails.
3.1 mi from Keswick town centre
Family-friendly estate with woodland playgrounds, tearoom, and historic gardens near Bassenthwaite Lake.
3.1 mi from Keswick town centre
Outdoor adventure park featuring high ropes, zip wires and forest activities for all ages.
3.7 mi from Keswick town centre
England's only true mountain forest near Keswick, with walking, mountain biking, family trails, a café and bike hire.
3.7 mi from Keswick town centre
Welcoming Lake District parkland course for golfers of all abilities with scenic views and excellent facilities.
4.1 mi from Keswick town centre
England's last working slate mine offering adventure activities, guided tours, dining, and spa facilities in the Lake District.
6.2 mi from Keswick town centre
Over 100 animals including Red Pandas, Otters, Gibbons, Lemurs, Zebra, Lynx and Birds of Prey. Interactive experiences and informative keeper talks every day. Hand feed Goats, Sheep, Donkeys, Alpacas and Zebu. Indoor soft play and outdoor play area. Cafe selling home cooked food.
6.7 mi from Keswick town centre
Lake District C17th farmhouse hosting Art, Craft and Heritage Skills courses with outdoor summer workshops and expert instructors.
11.8 mi from Keswick town centre
Family-owned Lake District mini-coach tour operator with 16-seater Mercedes Sprinters and scenic lake itineraries.
17.9 mi from Keswick town centre
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Visit Keswick lists 22 attractions and activities, all members of the Keswick Tourism Association. 12 are within half a mile of the town centre; the others are around Keswick, including Portinscale, Little Crosthwaite, Braithwaite, Threlkeld, Bassenthwaite and 1 more.
Rocqua Adventures, Lakeland Hauntings, The Puzzling Place, Ultimate Cycling Adventures, Keswick Alhambra Cinema and 7 more are within half a mile of the market square.
Yes. 2 of the 22 welcome pets: Go Ape Whinlatter and Keswick Golf Club. Check each listing for its own rules on dogs.
Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured.
Keswick Alhambra Cinema — 5 November 2026
Josh O’Connor ( The Crown ; Challengers ) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression.
Keswick Alhambra Cinema — 5 November 2026
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.
Keswick Alhambra Cinema — 5 November 2026
Plan your perfect escape with our Keswick guide. From places to stay and things to do, where to eat, explore and unwind.
Keswick's Christmas fayre returns to the Market Square on Sunday 6 December 2026, with free entertainment, charity stalls and a children's funfair.
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
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If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going for a walk?
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