A highlight for many visitors to the Lake District National Park, the market town of Keswick is approximately 17 miles/30 minutes in the car from Clea Hall. Famous for it's mountain scenery and lakeside setting, Keswick impresses with its range of shops, eateries, and visitor attractions.

Museums, galleries and theatres

Take a trip on Derwentwater with Keswick, visit 'Theatre by the Lake, arguably one of the most

Just look at those summits... the cloud gently perched upon them... beckoning hikers who are looking to

Popular fell climbs include Skiddaw (the oldest and fourth highest mountain in the Lakes) and Blencathra (a mountaineer's mountain, it's home to the formidable Sharp Edge). But while there are lofty peaks aplenty, there is a lovely selection of easy access, lower level walks which offering beautiful views. Undoubtedly, the most popular of these is Catbells, a favourite for many, and described by Alfred Wainwright as 'a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved.'

Keswick market operates every Thursday (mid to late Feb - Dec) and Saturday (year round). Located in the heart of the town centre and drawing quite the crowd, you'll find a