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Town Centre
The Town
Autumn view from the top of Latrigg
© Stuart Holmes
Keswick on
Derwentwater
The impressive array of mountains,
HOPE PARK
valleys and lakes in close proximity are
the obvious attraction to the thousands
Located between the town centre and
of visitors we welcome to the area every
Derwentwater, Hope Park’s beautiful
year. But add to that a bustling market
formal gardens make it a favourite
town with pedestrianised Square and
stopping off place en route to and from
magnificent Moot Hall building, the
the lake. There is plenty of seating where
Theatre by the Lake, a rich variety
you can just relax and watch the world
of visitor attractions and activities,
go by. It also offers a popular pitch and
resplendent public parks, a wide range
putt course, crazy golf, a putting course,
of restaurants, pubs, cafes, galleries and
wildlife observation point and a plant
shops... and you will quickly realise why
centre.
Keswick is just a little bit special
and holds such enormous appeal.
FITZ PARK
Just a few minutes from the town centre,
MARKETS
Fitz Park has a riverside setting with
Markets take place twice a week,
glorious open views towards Skiddaw
on Saturdays all year round and on
and Latrigg and is an ideal spot for
Thursdays during the main season with
picnics. The Lower Park has a large open
both local stalls and from further afield.
recreational area, cricket pavilion and
children’s play area. In summer time
DERWENTWATER & FRIARS CRAG
you can enjoy watching the local cricket
teams. The Upper Park is a smaller
Few visitors come to Keswick without
formal area with bowling green, tennis
making the short walk to the lake shore
courts and putting green amid specimen
and the boat landings from where rowing
trees and shrubs.
and small motor boats can be hired.
The regular launch service around the
For details of shops, galleries, eating out
lake also starts from here. Another five
and attractions see pages 28 - 35
minute’s walk brings you to Friars Crag
or look on www.keswick.org
with its tremendous views across the lake
Top:
to Borrowdale. Hope Park
Bottom:
Theatre by the Lake
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