What To Do When You Visit Keswick
Keswick is located between Derwentwater and Skiddaw. It is one of the major tourist destinations in the north of the Lake District. Because of this, there are a wide variety of Keswick attractions that visitors to the town can enjoy. There are plenty of hotels and guest houses in Keswick.
The market town of Keswick was first granted its market charter back in 1276 by Edward I and even today, a market still takes place in it every Saturday. However, when the town was first being settled it was located at Crosthwaite, which is located on the western side of the town today. Originally built in 553 AD, Crossthwaite Church was initially called St Kentigern. In more recent times, the co-founder of the National Trust, Canon Rawsley, was vicar of the church between the years of 1883 and 1917.
Today you will notice that much of the land that now surrounds the town of Keswick is actually owned by the National Trust. This is why Keswick and the surrounding area hasn't changed much over the years. As well as there many attractions to be enjoyed in the town itself there are plenty of others in the surrounding area and below we look at a few.
1. Ashness Bridge - this appears on all sorts of places and is probably the most-photographed place in the Lake District. From this location you have views across Derwent Water to the town and then to Skiddaw. if you can, do your best to visit at sunrise or sunset. You'll miss most tourists and get the best views. This will provide you with a much more dramatic photograph to take.
2. Castlerigg Stone Circle – There are any of these to be found in locations around the British Isles and is one of the most accessible. Of all the stone circles to be found in the area of Cumbria, England this is the most popular and dates from around 3,000BC. No-one is certain why the circle was built but of course that doesn't stop people speculating. One idea is that it was a burial site. Another idea is that it was built as an astronomical observatory. One of the main reasons that people enjoy visiting here is the sense of tranquility and peace that is all around you.
3. Derwentwater – this lake is three miles long and the shores reach up to the edge of Keswick. You can enjoy it by hiring a rowing boat or using the Keswick Launch, which acts as a bus across the lake. Keswick Launch doubles up as a tourist attraction and a local bus service. The Launch runs between Ashness Gate, Loddre, High and Low Brandelhow, Hawes and Nichol End. But if you want to view the lake from the shoreline there are plenty of relaxing walks around it one can enjoy.
In this article, we have taken a close look at some of the more popular Keswick attractions that people to the town enjoy. However, there are plenty of other fascinating and interesting places for one to visit as well as things to do whilst staying in Keswick.