Every attraction on this page is an easy trip from Low Briery, from rainy-day museums in Keswick to forest parks and lake cruises across the northern Lakes. Browse them all below, or use the section menu to narrow by the kind of day out you are after.
Until the 1960s, Keswick had its own railway station and a daily rail service. These days, the Old Railway Line has been turned into…
Surrounded by the fells of Skiddaw and Blencathra to its north and Castlerigg Fell, High Rigg and Clough Head to its south, this ring…
Keswick Climbing Wall and Outdoor Adventure Centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities as well as the indoor climbing wall for those wet…
A café/restaurant located in the centre of Keswick. They provide a range of fare from coffee cakes and sandwiches to an eclectic evening menu,…
The best fish and chips in Keswick. They also make their own quality homemade Cumberland Sausage. Eat in or takeaway.
Catch the latest films in Keswick’s traditional cinema. Situated on St Johns Street in Keswick, the Keswick Alhambra Cinema is a little gem of…
Light bites through the day, tapas and flatbreads in the evening. A great atmosphere with live music on certain nights. Good selection of beers,…
The largest bike hire fleet in the Lake District, including both regular pedal bikes and e-bikes. The E-Venture team are cycle enthusiasts and they…
The home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Company, since 1832. Visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would…
New for 2014 – The King Kong Climbing Centre has a hard play area which is a great place for children aged 3-12 to…
Established 21 years, Keswick Mountain Bikes’ has large showrooms on two floors, with a huge range of clothing, equipment and bikes by Cannondale, Giant,…
New for 2014 – the centre offers the opportunity to try your hand at one of the most exciting sports out there with facilities…
Laid back and friendly, this cosy chalet-inspired cafe is perfect for morning coffee with a freshly baked scone, leisurely afternoon lunch or an end…
Keswick Museum displays fascinating and historic collections telling the story of Keswick’s landscape, history and culture. Open daily 10am – 4pm. Exhibitions Until 06…
AA Rosette award-winning Brossen Steakhouse in Keswick is all about spectacular meat and proper stunning food. They put local firmly on our menu –…
Located at the top of the George Fisher shop, appreciate spectacular mountain views whist you enjoy our homemade meals, snacks & cakes. They use…
Vegetarian and vegan cafe offering home-made meals, cakes, smoothies and Fair Trade tea and coffee, gluten free options available. Bicycle parking, children and dog…
Latrigg is Keswick’s premier viewpoint. It sits in a superb position high above the northern edge of town with its back nestled against Skiddaw’s…
Established for over 30 years, and are still run by the same extended family right in the centre of Keswick. Serving traditional fish and…
What’s so special about the Foreshore? It’s one of the Lake District’s most beautiful places where you can take in some stunning views of…
See the Spectacular Scenery of Derwentwater by Launch! Located on the lake shore of Derwentwater , the launch company offers Lake District cruises around…
Biker friendly, family friendly, dog friendly cafe in Keswick. Located just off the A66 with free parking and outdoor seating you will find a…
Situated in a microgranite quarry, the museum has been open now for ten years. The quarry itself is a RIGS site and displays contacts…
Lyzzick Hall has acquired an excellent reputation over the years. Their food is a combination of traditional and contemporary British food, often with an…
Want to take some alpacas out for a walk? Of course you do! Alpacaly Ever After are thrilled to offer alpaca walks around the…
Renowned Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Catbells among fellwalkers of all ability by saying: “It is one of…
Bassenthwaite Lake is the only actual lake in the lake District, the others are meres or waters. It is a very special lake providing…
England’s only true mountain forest and winner of the Cumbria Tourism award for Visitor Attraction of the Year 2012. Whinlatter Forest is managed by…
Go Ape is a tree top adventure based in the heart of Whinlatter Forest Park, near Keswick. We take one lush, green forest and…
The highest, coolest inside and outside Mountain Adventure in The Lake District. A unique award winning experience, tour England’s last working slate mine or…
Go wild and explore a world of wildlife. The Lake District Wildlife Park is an award winning Wildlife Park set in breathtaking scenery just…
If you head west out of Keswick towards Cockermouth via the busy A66 you’ll drive alongside Bassenthwaite Lake – the only true ‘lake’ in…
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth museum are currently closed. Opening Spring 2020. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Dove Cottage, the Grasmere home…
Grizedale Forest nestles in the heart of the Lake District between lakes Windermere and Coniston. Activities range from walking and cycling trails, GoApe Tree…
Hidden under a grass roof, Rheged is home to a giant 3D cinema, pottery painting, outdoor play, an art gallery, beauty Spa, cookery school,…
Of the many treasures waiting to be discovered in the Lake District, Lowther Castle is a particular gem. Built at the turn of the…
Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. Enjoy cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours – or you can…
Beatrix Potter’s 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life. Bought in 1905 with proceeds from her first book, the Tale of Peter Rabbit, she…
The Lakes Aquarium allows you to visit creatures from the lakes of the world along with those a little closer to home too. From…
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England, known affectionately as La’al Ratty meaning “little…
Historic Haunted Castle, 70 acres of stunning Gardens set against the back drop of the Lake District fells, and home to the World Owl…
