Finding good indoor activities in the Lake District is easier than you might think when you’re based just outside Keswick. The town is a 20–30 minute walk along the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, putting a cinema, two museums and independent shops within easy reach without a car.nnWet days have plenty to offer here. Keswick alone can fill several hours, and the surrounding area adds a few more options worth the short drive.
Keswick Climbing Wall and Outdoor Adventure Centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities as well as the indoor climbing wall for those wet…
New for 2014 – The King Kong Climbing Centre has a hard play area which is a great place for children aged 3-12 to…
Keswick Museum displays fascinating and historic collections telling the story of Keswick’s landscape, history and culture. Open daily 10am – 4pm. Exhibitions Until 06…
Situated in a microgranite quarry, the museum has been open now for ten years. The quarry itself is a RIGS site and displays contacts…
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth museum are currently closed. Opening Spring 2020. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Dove Cottage, the Grasmere home…
Hidden under a grass roof, Rheged is home to a giant 3D cinema, pottery painting, outdoor play, an art gallery, beauty Spa, cookery school,…
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…
