Keswick has a huge range of things to do - there are acitivites, shops and sporting venues on offer for all ages and abilities.

Click here to see Keswick Calendar of Events.

The Keswick Launch company (www.keswick-launch.co.uk) offer boat cruises around Derwentwater which stop at various jetties around the lake allowing visitors the ability to embark and rejoin another cruise. They also offer motor boats and rowing boats for hire.

The famous Theatre by the Lake (www.theatrebythelake.co.uk) stages amateur and professional shows throughout the year. There is also a gallery space, cafe and bar.

There are plenty of sporting venues including five superb golf courses within 30 miles, sailing and paragliding schools, Mountain Biking tracks and obviously some of the best walks within England.

Within the town of Keswick itself there is the Alhambra cinema showing the latest films, the Keswick Museum, Cars of the Stars which displays vehicles from tv and film, Keswick Spa which incorporates a leisure pool and gym, the Pencil Factory and Museum showing the origins of the modern pencil, the Climbing Wall and much much more.

There are plenty of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to please any tastes. There is also the picturesque Fitz Park which has a stunning Cricket Pitch, putting green, bowling greens and tennis courts.