Top Things to do in Keswick
Top Restaurants in Keswick
- 1. Restaurant at Lyzzick Hall
- 2. The Pheasant Inn
- 3. The Square Orange Cafe Bar
- 4. A Taste of Thailand Restaurant at Shemara Guest House
- 5. Abraham's Cafe
- 6. The Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood
- 7. The Kingfisher
- 8. The Coach House Restaurant at Ravenstone Lodge
- 9. The Chalet Tearooms and Restaurant
- 10. The Sizzling Stone
Things to do in Keswick, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
The star attractions of the area around Keswick are of course the Skiddaw Mountains and beautiful Derwentwater. Sports enthusiasts should plan their holiday for the month of May to take part in the Keswick Mountain Festival. If you are not a climber, you can enjoy the public parks, swimming pools and gardens of Keswick. For evening entertainment try the Theatre by the Lake or the cinema. Keswick has a superb choice of eateries that cater to all tastes.
Restaurants in Keswick
1. Castle Crag
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By edm1887 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
An hours walk from our hotel and even in the rain, well worth the effort. Stunning views over Derwent Water - easy to see why AW loved it. Don’t miss the slate quarry with its countless statues. Very eerie!
2. Graphite Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Walla Crag
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5.0 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By 24576437Mark - Boot, United Kingdom
Halfway through the Keswick 3 peaks route and my brother and I reached this gorgeous crag. It takes you up along a steady climb with stunning views to the west of Derwent Water.
4. B5289 Road
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Suratrichard - Surat Thani, Thailand
The B5289 is much more than the Honister Pass although the Pass is probably the most exciting part. This wonderfully scenic road runs from Keswick to Lorton. Initially it runs alongside Derwentwater( there are several parking places) and affords great views of Catbells and the Lake. It carries on through Rosthwaite and Seatoller onto the Honister Pass. The Pass does have some steep sections ( 25%) and can be tricky in winter. It can also get very busy during the summer and at weekends. To add to the fun, sheep are often wandering about on the road. Passing the Honister slate quarry, superb views appear looking down towards the Buttermere valley. The road follows the beck and there are several parking places along the route. Eventually, the road reaches Gatesgarth ( car park available) and then runs alongside Buttermere to Buttermere village with more car parks and several places to eat and drink. Staying on the road through Buttermere, Crummock water comes into view and the left and again the are places to park. After Crummock the road leads to the Lorton area which is only a short drive from Cockermouth. This area has a number of good walks e.g. Around Buttermere or Crummock, Rannerdale and if wanting to go high, Haystacks is a good walk from Buttermere. Any time of the year there is so much to admire and if the road is passable in winter, there's no better sight than driving surrounded by snow covered fells. Occasionally some drivers think the road is a race track but fortunately the vast majority of drivers are not. An absolute must drive when visiting the lakes.
5. Surprise View
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5.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By chris504019 - Daventry, United Kingdom
I was on a circular walk of derwentwater and the suprise view really lives up to its name. Stunning location and a must see attraction
6. Latrigg
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By derekw722 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Short sharp upward walk can be avoided by parking on the Skiddaw route. However, the views over the north Lakes is something to behold.
7. Alpacaly Ever After
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5.0 based on 690 reviews
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Want to take some alpacas out for a walk? Of course you do... and now you can! Alpacaly Ever After are thrilled to offer alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of The Lingholm Estate or alpaca walks at Whinlatter Forest, Meet and Greets at The Lakes Distillery or Lingholm and if you fancy climbing a local mountain, we have Llama Treks that take you there as well. All our activities take place outside in the fresh air, and as an outdoor activity provider we are fully versed in risk assessment and safe operating procedures. We would like to reassure our visitors and those looking to book that we are doing our utmost to protect both our visitors and guides, and are confident in providing a safe and hugely enjoyable experience that will be beneficial to physical and mental wellbeing. We have some exciting new activities coming soon, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube for the latest updates. Come and join The Woolly Army!
Reviewed By Smithy1412
Had a lovely couple of hours walking Danny & Jasper around the Lingholm estate, our guide Natasha was very knowledgeable and super friendly, the alpacas were delightful, great weather, gorgeous scenery and beautifully kept grounds, we also booked the afternoon tea which was taken in the conservatory with a view of the walled garden and the lake, a perfect afternoon in a perfect location.
8. Crosthwaite Parish Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Friars Crag
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By chris504019 - Daventry, United Kingdom
This truely is the most peaceful spot in Keswick and I have the privilege to have a painting on my wall at home. So scenic overlooking CATBELLS a great fell to climb to see all of the surrounding area including SKIDDAW. A must see location and the walk from Keswick is a delight.
10. Castlerigg Stone Circle
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4.5 based on 1,624 reviews
Dating from about 3000 BC, this is one of the first stone circles built in Britain, which is perched atop a high moor with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Reviewed By 90josephr - Cumbria, United Kingdom
Castlerigg Stone Circle on the outskirts of Keswick is a magical place. It is one of the oldest remaining stone circles in the British Isles, older than Stonehenge, and easily accessible either on foot, by bicycle or in a vehicle. The site is owned by the National Trust with free access to all. Standing in the middle of the Neolithic stone circle the stunning views of the surrounding fells (mountains) and valleys can seem subtly different as the clouds above pass overhead. When the cloud cover is above the fells the higher Lakeland peaks that can be seen from this dramatic amphitheatre include Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw. There are ample and free parking spaces on the adjacent road. Go through the kissing gates and there are recently restored information boards explaining the history and heritage of the stone circle. Follow in the footsteps of countless generations of scholars, writers, poets, artists and photographers and soak in the wonders of this enchanting location.
