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Distance from FME |
23 Miles |
Quick Description |
Keswick is situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw, Blencathra and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater. This bustling market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwentwater. |
Snippets of History |
| In 1276 Edward I granted the town its market charter, and the Saturday market continues to this day. The rural economy was transformed in the reign of Elizabeth I, when minerals, copper in particular, were discovered in Newlands and Borrowdale. The discovery of black lead at Seathwaite in the 16th century sparked off pencil making which is still the major industry in the town. The Pencil Museum tells the story of pencil making in Keswick. |
Odd Facts |
Since 2001 Ospreys have been returning to Bassenthwaite to nest. Prior to that they hadn't nested in England since the 1830's. They are usually present from around April to August. |
Amenities |
- Booths Supermarket
- Boots
- Rohan
- Brysons Bakery & Cafe
- Outdoor Shops
- HSBC, Barclays, NatWest
- Cinema
- Theatre by the Lake
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Links around Keswick |
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Derwentwater looking towards Catbells |
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| Ariel view of Keswick |
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| Castlerigg Stone Circle with Blencathra |
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| Drive from Ennerdale to Keswick via Honister Pass |
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Self-catering holiday accommodation for up to 16 people in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK. Free wireless broadband, Located near Ennerdale Water in the Western Lakes. Isolated country home with huge, secluded private gardens. Perfect for Family Gatherings, Retreats, Reunions or Group Holidays. Dog-Friendly. Ideal for walking, cycling etc.
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