Keswick Tourist Information, North Lake District, Cumbria

Keswick Shopping

Keswick is certainly one of the best Lake District shopping locations. Keswick excels in shops offering outdoor activity wear, including the very latest in cutting edge mountain climbing gear, as well as climbing equipment, mountain biking gear and more.

Check out that specialist shopping in Keswick. There's a host of treats from fine chocolate shops, delightful cafes and tearooms, charming pubs and a choice of specialist food outlets offering local Lake District fine foods.

Arts, crafts and antique shops also feature strongly in Keswick. It's the perfect Lake District venue for browsing and pottering!! Check out Northern Lights Gallery & Cafe, 22 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AS, T: 017687 75402.

Why not pick up a few skills in arts and crafts at the Keswick Craft Studio during your holiday in the Northern Lakes. Sessions run from 1 to 3 hours, mornings and afternoons and range from ceramic painting, silk painting, watercolours, mosaics, photography, drawing and candle making. The perfect gentle exercise on the mind between the rigorous walks!

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Keswick Culture

There is no doubt the reputation of Keswick as the cultural capital of the Lakes is pretty well established, with a real 'hub' holiday feel in high summer, particularly August bank holiday, and why not indeed. It certainly impressed poets such as Keats, Scott and John Ruskin, who all visited.

Manuscripts of Southey, Wordsworth, Ruskin, and De Quincey are available to view at the Fitz Park Museum, as is the 500 year old cat! Pencils and Keswick go together like birds of a feather! Take time to explore the history of this fascinating industry, still thriving today in Keswick and an industry that thrived as a result of local graphite deposits in Borrowdale.

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