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  1. Northern Lights Gallery
    Northern Lights Gallery
    Northern Lights Gallery
    Northern Lights Gallery

    Address

    22 St John's Street, Kewick, Cumbria, CA12 5AS

    Telephone

    017687 75402

    info@northernlightsgallery.co.uk

    Kewick

    Friendly, contemporary Keswick-based art gallery in the heart of the Northern Lake District National Park, representing over 80 artists.

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  2. The Pencil Museum
    The Pencil Museum

    Address

    Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

    Telephone

    017687 73626

    kes_museum@acco.com

    Keswick

    Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.

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  3. Gallery 26
    Gallery 26

    Address

    68 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DX

    Telephone

    017687 72090

    gallery26@aol.com

    Keswick

    Gallery 26 houses the work of the well known artist, Nelsonn, a painter and sculptor who produces works in series of 26 which are in different materials, styles and subject matter.

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  4. Keswick Museum Cabinet of Curiosities
    Keswick Museum Cabinet of Curiosities
    Keswick Museum
    Keswick Museum Lithophone
    Keswick Museum Telling Tales
    Keswick Museum Exploring History
    Keswick Museum
    Keswick Museum Cabinet of Curiosities
    Keswick Museum
    Keswick Museum Lithophone
    Keswick Museum Telling Tales
    Keswick Museum Exploring History
    Keswick Museum
    Keswick Museum

    Address

    Keswick Museum, Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF

    Telephone

    017687 73263

    info@keswickmuseum.org.uk

    Station Road, Keswick

    Treasures and tales of the north lakes in a beautiful Lakeland slate building in Fitz Park with special exhibitions, activities and cafe.

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  5. Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop
    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

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    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

    Telephone

    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

    Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk from Keswick town centre, enjoy a beer where it’s brewed. Explore on a tour, visit our Brewery Shop, and relax in our Flying Fox Bar.

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less than 2 miles

  1. Castlerigg Stone Circle
    Castlerigg Stone Circle

    Address

    Castlerigg, Keswick, Cumbria, CA10 2AA

    Telephone

    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Keswick

    Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles with the mountain of Helvellyn as a dramatic backdrop.

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  2. Keswick Launch Co - Lake Cruises on Derwentwater
    Keswick Launch Co - Lake Cruises on Derwentwater

    Address

    Keswick Launch Company, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    017687 72263

    info@keswick-launch.co.uk

    Keswick

    Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.

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  1. Skiddaw
    Skiddaw

    Address

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    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Skiddaw is one of the elite group of mountains in England whose summit eclipses the 3000 foot barrier. It overlooks Keswick and Derwent Water.

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  2. Surprise View
    Surprise View

    Address

    Watendlath Lane, Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Keswick

    Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.

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  3. Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra

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    Rumoured to be one of Chris Bonnington's favourites in the Lake District, Blencathra's (868m) highlights include Narrow and Sharp Edges.

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  4. Borrowdale
    Borrowdale

    Address

    Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Stunning Lake District valley with inspirational mountain and lake scenery.

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  5. Bassenthwaite Lake
    Bassenthwaite Lake

    Address

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    Bassenthwaite Lake, owned by the National Park Authority, is 4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, and 70ft deep and home to the rare vendace fish species.

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  6. Mountain Biking
    Mountain Biking
    Whinlatter Visitor Centre
    Whinlatter Visitor Centre
    Views of Lake Bassenthwaite
    Mountain Biking
    Walking Trails
    Walking Trails
    Mountain Biking
    Whinlatter Visitor Centre
    Whinlatter Visitor Centre
    Views of Lake Bassenthwaite
    Mountain Biking
    Walking Trails
    Walking Trails
    Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre

    Address

    Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Keswick

    Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.

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  7. Derwentwater
    Derwentwater

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    Derwent Water is a local beauty spot that is frequented by walkers who hike around the eastern shore of this quiet lake.

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  8. Grisedale Pike
    Grisedale Pike

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    -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Another popular choice for the walker. Grisedale Pike offers fine views including Derwentwater with the Helvellyn Range in the distance.

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  9. Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
    Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

    Address

    Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE

    Telephone

    017687 72287

    info@mirehouse.com

    Keswick

    Family-run historic house with strong literary connections. Live piano music and children's quiz in the house. Woodland playgrounds, heather maze, lakeside and poetry walk in the grounds.Great tearoom specialising in Cumbrian food.

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more than 5 miles

  1. Warriner's Wood
    Warriner's Wood

    Address

    Brigsteer Road, Kendal, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

    From the Brigsteer Road west of Kendal. Hire a bike or hike from Kendal - parking is limited.

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  2. Ribblehead Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
    Ribblehead Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
    Settle Station - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
    Classic Inter-City Trains on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Luxury first-class travel - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Luxury first-class travel - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Beautiful classic diesel locomotives - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway.
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway.
    Dentdale, Artengill Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Ribblehead Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
    Settle Station - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
    Classic Inter-City Trains on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Luxury first-class travel - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Luxury first-class travel - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Beautiful classic diesel locomotives - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway.
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway.
    Dentdale, Artengill Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Take in the views - Settle to Carlisle Railway
    Great days out on the Settle to Carlisle Railway

    Address

    Carlisle, Cumbria

    info@railcharterservices.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Treat yourself to a fabulous day out by train on the famous Settle to Carlisle line this summer.

    The Settle to Carlisle railway is one of the most famous scenic lines in the UK. The route which is part of the national rail network will play host to…

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  3. Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Afternoon Tea at Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Afternoon Tea at Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens

    Address

    Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    01931 712192

    martin.ogle@lowthercastle.org

    Penrith

    A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther Castle is a place to be inspired; by the setting, the story of the colourful characters who lived here, the transformation of the Gardens and one of…

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  4. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam & Stories
    Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam & Stories

    Address

    Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN

    info@windermerejetty.org

    Windermere

    Discover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from wealthy owners to boat builders, inspired writers to ordinary Lakeland folk - at the Lake District’s new all-weather museum.

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