Explore Keswick
Known for
Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Cat Bells, the Pencil Museum (yes, really), the Theatre by the Lake and one of the great mountain town settings in England
A little history
A market town at the northern end of Derwentwater, Keswick grew on the graphite mines that made it the pencil-making capital of the world. The Theatre by the Lake is one of England's finest regional theatres.
The Theatre by the Lake for evening culture after a day on the fells. The Derwentwater boat for sunset. Cat Bells for the Lakes walk everyone should do once. The Saturday market.
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Food & drink in Keswick
The market square and Lake Road have good independent cafes and restaurants. Post-walk food is the main driver. Local Cumbrian lamb, beef and dairy are excellent.
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Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Cat Bells, the Pencil Museum (yes, really), the Theatre by the Lake and one of the great mountain town settings in England Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Keswick worth exploring.
The market square and Lake Road have good independent cafes and restaurants. Post-walk food is the main driver. Local Cumbrian lamb, beef and dairy are excellent. Download Roam free to discover Keswick's independent food scene.
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Tourism entirely drives Keswick's economy. Independent outdoor gear, food and hospitality dominate. List your Keswick business on Roam to reach local customers in Cumbria.
Roam covers all of Keswick including Portinscale, Braithwaite, Threlkeld, Castlerigg, Grange. The Theatre by the Lake for evening culture after a day on the fells. The Derwentwater boat for sunset. Cat Bells for the Lakes walk everyone should do once. The Saturday market.
