Things to do near Keswick
Keswick Mountain Festival
1.6 miles
from Low Briery · nearest town Crow Park, Keswick
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Normally held over the third weekend of May, Keswick Mountain Festival brings outdoor lovers to town for live music, talks, films and sporting events. The festival village sits in Crow Park beside Derwentwater, with exhibitor stands, taster activities and camping.
Races have ranged from fun runs around town to the Skiddaw Mountain Run, a tough climb to the summit and back, while evening talks and films take place at Theatre by the Lake. Check the organiser’s website for this year’s dates and programme.
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Somewhere to stay for the weekend
Festival dates go early. Self catering lodges, cabins and riverside pods minutes from Keswick.