Keswick, situated on the shores of Derwentwater and surrounded by the Northern fells of the Lake District, is a historic market town famed by the invention of the modern day pencil, being the home of poets Southey, Coleridge and Wordsworth and also nestling beneath one of the oldest mountains in Europe (Skiddaw).

Restaurants and bars are numerous so you are spoilt for choice for what to eat. The recently modernised Theatre by the Lake shows professional productions throughout the year and afterwards you could take a launch around the lake to enjoy the impressive views of Borrowdale.

You may choose to wander through the beautiful award winning parks, visit the Alhambra cinema, swim in the pool or enjoy a game of golf, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in England.

The Keswick area is reknown for its walks; either take in the views around Derwentwater, enjoy the nature of the disused railway line to St.Johns in the Vale, or hike over the amazing mountains of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike, or Blencathra; there is plenty of choice for all abilities.

St.Johns in the Vale is one of the most stunning valleys in the Northern Lake District. Though only 2 miles from Keswick, the area is tranquil and unspoilt with stunning views of Blencathra and the Helvellyn range.

The Northern Lakes have a fascinating history. Between St.Johns in the Vale and Keswick is the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the best preserved monuments in Northern England.