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A Place to Visit
Keswick on Derwentwater
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The amazing view from Friar's Crag is surely worth a trip to Keswick.
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The centre of Keswick is bright with bunting and the England flag.
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By day or night...its red and white!
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Numerous craft shops display the work and skills of local people........... and the centre is a car free zone, space to chat!
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See if you can find this sculpture close to the centre of town.
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From Hope Park, a view of The Heads and Skiddaw beyond is a great sight.
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Visit one of Keswicks parks and relax by the flower beds or play pitch and put!
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The National Trust promoting awareness of the area.
Things to do -
A walk by the lake or a tour of the town centre and shops.
A visit to the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.
Take a dip in the specially heated leisure pool.
Take a walk along the old railway track.
Visit the Car Museum in the centre of town.
A short walk to Keswick's Cumberland Pencil Factory is well worth it.
For walkers and hikers a longer walk around the lake is well worthwhile.
For the adventurous, a hike up one of the many local fells is to be recommended if you have the kit.
Keswick must be a record holder for the highest number of outdoor clothing shops - Get kitted out!
See the view from - Walla Crag, Latrigg, Cat Bells, Grisedale Pike or take a casual stroll to Watendlath.
Slide Shows are presented in the Moot Hall in the evenings.
And....... THE KESWICK SHOW is a must at the end of August!
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Boats galore for visitors and more!
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The lakes busy boats can ferry visitors and walkers from one landing stage to another.
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Local students take time out to relax and make the most of their beautiful surroundings.
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Best of luck with the exams!
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England fans taking time out by the waterside with the local wildlife.
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A lone piper, a visitor from Annan, Scotland
enjoyed playing some highland tunes in front of the Theatre
in July earlier this year
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These well fed birds just love the visitors.
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Visitors from Australia spent a great day in Keswick.
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A good day for all the family.
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Take a boat trip around the lake and see the changing views.
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Keswick TIC/Moot Hall
is the place to go for further information about this attractive area.
Accommodation - Walks - Services - Boats and Eating Places
Keswick TIC - Tel: 017687 72645 - Keswick TIC
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Pictures - Mike Angelo Photography
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