Keswick Adventures Blog

News and information about our activities and the local area

Keswick Adventures Blog

News and information about our activities and the local area

New Indoor Adventures for Keswick

Keswick Adventures has this month launched a set of exciting indoor adventure activities from its new venue in the heart of the town.We have been running outdoor activities around the northern Lake District since 2016 and have expanded so much that we recently relocated to larger premises at The Pencil Factory in Keswick. As part of the move, we ha...

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19 Amazing Things to do in Keswick

Keswick in the Lake District is fantastic, there's no question about it! This gorgeous market town sits on the edge of Derwentwater lake, is surrounded by mountains, and has an incredible amount of things to do both in town and nearby. From wonderful attractions like the scenery and local museums, to fun activities such as axe throwing and kay...

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Helen Skelton’s and Dan Walker’s Hydrospeeding Adventure

Have you been watchingDan and Helen's Pennine Adventure on Channel 5? The two British presenters have been travelling through England along the Pennines - the 'backbone of England' - and enjoying some adventurous activities as they go. The journey takes them from Sheffield - where Dan lives - all the way into Cumbria, Helen's home. Hydrospeeding in...

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Behind the Scenes of The Witcher

Like many enthusiastic fans, we were very excited to see The Witcher back on our screens as Season 3 launched on Netflix. As part of our sister compan...

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Exciting Things to do for Father’s Day in the Lake District

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday the 18th of June 2023 and it’s the perfect day to celebrate your wonderful dad! Forget novelty mugs, silly socks, ...

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11 of the Best Walks In and Around Keswick

Walking in and around Keswick is a real pleasure thanks to the beautiful scenery, range of options, and easy access. It can be just a few minutes by foot, car, boat or bus until you're at the base of a mountain or along the side of a lake. We've spent many years walking around Keswick, so we're confident we can share the best walks with you! Try th...

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Guide to Derwentwater in the Lake District

Derwentwater is one of the Lake District's most famous and best loved lakes thanks to its ease of access, position close to the town of Keswick, spectacular views, and activities available. It's also the lake where many of our outdoor adventure activities take place, so we're in, on and around it on an almost daily basis! So here's our guide to our...

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The Best Places for Kayaking in the Lake District

Kayaking is one of the most popular outdoor adventures in the Lake District, so it’s fortunate that there are plenty of places where you can get out o...

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Keswick Adventures’ Round-Up of the Year 2022

Another year is coming to a close so it’s time to look back on 2022 and celebrate the amazing times we’ve had with customers, staff and friends. It’s ...

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The 15 Best Stag Do Activities in the Lake District

What do you do during a stag weekend in the Lake District? Well, the real question is what can't you do! For day and night, there are loads of activities for your group to enjoy. Browse our pick of the best things to do for your Lake District stag do.  And if you want even more ideas have a look at all of our outdoor activities. 1. Ghyll Scram...

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9 Amazing Outdoor Team Building Activity Ideas

What could be better for a team building activity day than getting outdoors in the beautiful Lake District and Cumbria, where we have so much open spa...

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Winter 2022 Opening Hours and Christmas Gift Vouchers

As the season comes to a close, we will be wrapping up some activities and taking a partial hibernation until next spring. However, although individua...

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The best burgers in Keswick

We love to sink our teeth into a stacked burger after a long day of outdoor adventure activities in the Lake District. Sitting down with friends and f...

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The Best Outdoor Activities in the Lake District

There are absolutely loads of outdoor activities in the Lake District. With the varied landscape of valleys, mountains, rivers, crags and - of course ...

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The Best 10 Pubs in Keswick

After a day of outdoor adventures in the Lake District, what could be better than heading to a local pub, ordering some food and drink, and sitting back to discuss your day with your mates or family?  Fortunately, Keswick has plenty of pubs to choose from. From the small and friendly, to the large and buzzing, there will always be something to...

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