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Keswick Adventure Centre
Ollie #1 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Via Ferrata, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, White Water Tubing and WaterRollerz - just a few of the fabulous activities on offer from Keswick's Premier...... more » Owner description: Via Ferrata, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, White Water Tubing and WaterRollerz - just a few of the fabulous activities on offer from Keswick's Premier Activity Provider.Catering for School Groups upto 150 through to individuals, families and businesses.Memories that Last Forever. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Theatre by the Lake
Ollie #2 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 44 reviews

Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is a small, cozy, but newly built theatre.  The theatre caters to the mountian climber in shorts and hiking boots, as well as the "dressed for the... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Keswick Climbing Wall
Ollie #3 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Keswick climbing wall and outdoor adventure provides activities for indiviuals, families and groups. Ghyll scrambling, climbing, high ropes course,...... more » Owner description: Keswick climbing wall and outdoor adventure provides activities for indiviuals, families and groups. Ghyll scrambling, climbing, high ropes course, canoeing and archery. « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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Lake Derwent
Ollie #4 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Catbells Lakeland Walk
Ollie #5 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
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Honister Slate Mine
Ollie #6 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Honister Slate Mine is a unique award winning experience, England's last remaining working slate mine and England's very first Via Ferrata!!
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  10.2 km from city centre
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The Puzzling Place
Ollie #7 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
Owner description: A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be...... more » Owner description: A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be amazed by our interactive optical illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures, as well as the hologram gallery! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
Go Ape Whinlatter
Ollie #8 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Trotters World of Animals, Bassenthwaite
Ollie #9 of 18 attractions in Keswick
Ranked #1 of 1 in Bassenthwaite
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Zoos
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Moot Hall
Ollie #10 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Formerly the town hall and prison, this building now houses the tourist information center.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Keswick Mining Museum
Ollie #11 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Cumberland Pencil Museum
Ollie #12 of 18 attractions in Keswick
3.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Perfect all weather attraction for all the family. Discover Keswick's industrial heritage, be amazed at the World's Longest Coloured Pencil, artist...... more » Owner description: Perfect all weather attraction for all the family. Discover Keswick's industrial heritage, be amazed at the World's Longest Coloured Pencil, artist demonstrations and workshops are held throughout the year. A full range of Derwent Fine Art pencils are available in the Museum shop, along with Sketchers Coffee shop serving light lunches and afternoon teas. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Central Fells, Braithwaite
Ollie #13 of 18 attractions in Keswick
Ranked #1 of 1 in Braithwaite
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
The Bowder Stone
Ollie #14 of 18 attractions in Keswick
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Geologic Formations
Thornthwaite Galleries
Ollie #15 of 18 attractions in Keswick
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
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Keswick Museum
Ollie #16 of 18 attractions in Keswick
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
A history of the town, from its industrial start to its present status as the Lake District's main tourist town.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
Ollie #17 of 18 attractions in Keswick
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Mines
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Dubwath Silver Meadows
Ollie #18 of 18 attractions in Keswick
3 of 5 stars 1 review

Dubwath Silver Meadows Wetland Nature Reserve is a unique site located in the northern reaches of the Lake District National Park where Bassenthwaite Lake once extended its... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  13.1 km from city centre
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Overwater Equestrian, Wigton
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  10.8 km from city centre
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