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Villages · North West England

Keswick

In or near Braithwaite.

Keswick — a village in england north east.

1, 3, 5 ^ 7 Helvellyn Street, Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 6185611

Richard Humphrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry · 5.8 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Keswick is a village located in North-East England, with a population of 4,658. It serves as a centre for outdoor activities, particularly walking and climbing in the nearby Lake District National Park. The village is known for its picturesque setting and serves as a hub for tourists exploring the surrounding natural landscape.

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Coordinates
54.5995, -3.1326
District
Cumberland
Parish
Keswick
Postcode
CA12 4DU
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Population
4,658
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry — 5.8 km

Sources

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Ambleside Road - Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 7117849📷 7

B&Bs · North West England

Stonegarth

Stonegarth — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

↗ stonegarth.com
Derwent Street - geograph.org.uk - 5981195📷 3

Galleries · North West England

Viridian Gallery

Viridian Gallery — a gallery in North West England, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ viridiangallery.co.uk
Church of St John📷 3

Historic churches · North West England

Church of St John

Church of St John — church in Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Free↗ viridiangallery.co.uk
Old Coaching Horn in George Hotel Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 7934626📷 5

Cinemas · North West England

Alhambra Cinema

Alhambra Cinema — a cinema in england north east.

↗ keswickalhambra.co.uk
Keswick War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Keswick War Memorial

Keswick War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ viridiangallery.co.uk
A Christmas Tree in Pack Horse Court in Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 7933082📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Packhorse Court

Packhorse Court — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ viridiangallery.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Keswick

Places to stay

Ambleside Road - Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 7117849📷 7

B&Bs · North West England

Stonegarth

Stonegarth — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

↗ stonegarth.com
Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Keswick YHA

Keswick YHA — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ yha.org.uk
The Kings Arms decorated for Christmas in Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 7932837📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ lakedistricthotels.net
The Moot Hall Keswick - geograph.org.uk - 6301683📷 7

Hotels · North West England

The Skiddaw Hotel

The Skiddaw Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

↗ lakedistricthotels.net
River Greta, Calvert's Bridge and Latrigg - geograph.org.uk - 4402365📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Denton House

Denton House — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

↗ dentonhouse-keswick.co.uk
Grasmoor - geograph.org.uk - 5300282📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club

Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club — a caravan park in england north east.

Free↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797📷 5

Cafés · North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.

↗ yha.org.uk
Bridges in Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 6184993📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.

↗ grangebridgecottage.com
Woodland path in the grounds of the Pheasant Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7334714📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

↗ the-pheasant.co.uk
Fields north of Grasmere - geograph.org.uk - 3350755📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ lakedistrictinns.co.uk
Oddfellows Arms📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕↗ oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk
Ducks In Dacre - geograph.org.uk - 2428751📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keswick?
Keswick is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4DU), in the parish of Keswick.
What is Keswick?
Keswick — a village in england north east.
How do I get to Keswick?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.8 km away. The nearest town is Braithwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4DU.
Is Keswick a protected site?
Yes — Keswick is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Keswick?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4DU.