Keswick, the popular tourist destination in the north of the Lake District, has something to offer visitors at any time of year. The town offers a variety of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and excellent mountain biking opportunities, while the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. The lovely Newlands Valley is close by, between Braithwaite and Buttermere, and the gorgeous Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. There is something for everyone, from a quiet countryside stroll to a tough walk up Skiddaw or the famed Catbells. Take a boat excursion around Derwentwater or see Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a stately house and gardens on the Bassenthwaite Lake’s shoreline. With abundance of kid-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and the neighbouring Lake District Wildlife Park, this is a fantastic Lakeland trip any time of year.
