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  • keswick mountain festival climbing activities

    Keswick Mountain Festival
    Event: 17-19 May 2024. The highly anticipated Keswick Mountain Festival returns to its full glory.
  • derwent pencil museum

    Derwent Pencil Museum
    This museum, located in Keswick, is the home of the world’s first pencil! Used by professional and hobby artists all over the world.Enter through a replica graphite mine and learn about the history of pencil making, from its humble beginnings to modern production. The museum also displays interesting artifacts like secret WW2 pencils and a…
  • The Puzzling Place optical weirdness 2

    The Puzzling Place
    An interactive excursion into the World of Optical Illusion!
  • the lakes distillery single malt whisky

    The Lakes Distillery
    Tour The Lakes Distillery, taster sessions and events.
  • honister slate mine adventure

    Honister Slate Mine
    Experience some of Cumbria’s rich history while setting your heart racing!
  • threlkeld mining museum locomotive in cumbria

    Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
    Find out more about the history of the Lake District at this fascinating museum.
  • keswick adventures threlkeld railway

    Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail
    The trail re-opened in December 2020 and is a great trail to cycle. Info boards along the trail will point out the fascinating history and wildlife. The trail is low-gradient and is tarmac for the whole length.