Set in the beautiful scenery of the Lake District, Keswick is one of the area's busiest and most vibrant towns. Whether you want to explore the lakes and fells, discover the history of the region, or just sit back and enjoy the wealth of art and culture that the Lake Distict has to offer, Keswick has something for everyone.

Surely the aspect of Keswick that arrests the attention of most visitors is its surroundings. The town is set on the shores of Lake Derwentwater, overlooked by fells on all sides. The most relaxing way to appreciate the stunning views is to have a trip on the Keswick Launch, which takes you on a 50 minute tour of this beautiful lake. For the more adventurous, the valley of Borrowdale is just a stone's throw away, and is a heaven for climbers and walkers.

When the weather is bad and you're forced inside, Keswick comes into its own. Boasting a brand-new Theatre By The Lake, offering an eclectic mix of drama, music, dance and film, the world-famous pencil museum, Keswick's own museum and art gallery and the tranquil Trotters World of Animals. Keswick provides history and culture for the whole family. Pubs, restaurants, Saturday market, swimming pool & leisure centre,cinema and two nightclubs are also on offer.

For visitors to the Lake District, it is the stunning scenery of mountains and lakes that is the centre of attention. Whether you want to stroll around the lakes and valleys or you're the more adventurous hiker type, Keswick is only a short drive away from Lakeland's most beautiful spots.

Drive along the lakeside from Keswick and you soon get to Borrowdale, one of the most popular haunts of walkers and climbers. From here you can visit the spectacular Taylorgill Force Waterfall, walk up to Styhead Tarn, climb England's highest mountain Scarfell Pike, or just enjoy the scenery from the valley floor.

For a more secluded and tranquil walk, why not try the silent and mysterious hills and vales around Bassenthwaite Lake, again only a short drive away? Otherwise, Keswick's position almost in the centre of the Lake District means that Grasmere, Ullswater, Buttermere and Windermere are all easily accessible. What's more, Keswick has its very own Skiddaw for those climbers who don't want to travel but still want a magnificient panoramic view of the district.

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