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Recently Reviewed Hotels around Keswick

The Keswick Country House Hotel
89 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 19, 2009

#4 of 7 hotels in Keswick, Lake District
Derwentwater Hotel
46 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 16, 2009

#7 of 7 hotels in Keswick, Lake District
Armathwaite Hall
160 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 14, 2009

#3 of 7 hotels in Keswick
Rothay Garden Hotel
80 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 14, 2009

#4 of 13 hotels in Grasmere
The Borrowdale Hotel
33 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 12, 2009

#89 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
Stonegarth Guest House
21 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 12, 2009

#13 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
Lodore Falls Hotel
106 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 10, 2009

#2 of 7 hotels in Keswick
Best Western Castle Inn Hotel
58 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 8, 2009

#5 of 7 hotels in Keswick, Lake District
The Skiddaw Hotel
47 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 1, 2009

#6 of 7 hotels in Keswick, Lake District
Dale Head Hall
39 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 25, 2009

#121 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
High Side Farm
28 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 16, 2009

#25 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
Seymour House
9 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 18, 2009

#41 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park
16 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 3, 2009

#3 of 12 specialty lodging in Keswick
Thornleigh Guest House
7 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 28, 2009

#51 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick
Glencoe Guest House
1 review
Last reviewed Aug 28, 2008

#119 of 136 B&Bs / inns in Keswick

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Catbells Lakeland Walk

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#1 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Hiking trail

Traveler Reviews:

Sep 1, 2009 "Catbells great for my first fell walk!!!"
Jun 22, 2009 "Those shoes are made for walking!!"
May 2, 2008 "great walk but do it backwards"

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Theatre by the Lake

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#2 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is a small, cozy, but newly built theatre. The theatre caters to the mountian climber in shorts and hiking boots, as well as the "dressed for the theatre" crowd. The...

Attraction type: Theater

Traveler Reviews:

Sep 6, 2009 "superb entertainment for all the family"
Aug 12, 2009 "First Rate Professional Theatre with Varied Summer Season"
Sep 3, 2008 "Excellent theatre"

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Honister Slate Mine

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#3 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Mine

Traveler Reviews:

Oct 23, 2009 "reviving an important industry"
Sep 15, 2009 "brill place for a visit !!!!"
Aug 24, 2009 "Ideal during wet weather and any other time"

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The Puzzling Place

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#4 of 13 attractions in Keswick

A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be amazed by our interactive optical illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures, as well as the hologram gallery!

Attraction type: Specialty museum

Traveler Reviews:

Oct 28, 2009 "Fantastic day out"
Oct 13, 2009 "Great fun for all ages definately worth a visit"
Sep 8, 2009 "The Puzzling Place"

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Lake Derwent

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Lake

Traveler Reviews:

Oct 17, 2009 "Not being pedantic but it's 'Derwentwater'"
Jun 7, 2009 "Derwent Water circular walk."
Feb 10, 2008 "Peace & Tranquility"

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Keswick Mining Museum

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#6 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: History museum

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The Bowder Stone

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#7 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest

Traveler Reviews:

May 6, 2009 "Interesting Stone, but rip-off for the car park"
May 27, 2008 "An enjoyable trip"
May 2, 2008 "too many people"

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Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#8 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Mine; Specialty museum

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Keswick Museum

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#9 of 13 attractions in Keswick

A history of the town, from its industrial start to its present status as the Lake District's main tourist town.

Attraction type: History museum

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Moot Hall

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#10 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Formerly the town hall and prison, this building now houses the tourist information center.

Attraction type: Historic site; Tourist/visitor center

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Cumberland Pencil Museum

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#11 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Attraction type: Specialty museum

Traveler Reviews:

Aug 30, 2009 "Not worth a visit - better to go to a stationary shop and view pencils there!"
Aug 26, 2009 "Nothing to write home about!"
Feb 10, 2009 "A great place for a relaxing break."

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Cars of the Stars Motor Museum

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#12 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Here's your chance to see cars and vehicles made famous over the decades through television and the movies, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Herbie the Love Bug, Magnum's Ferrari, the Bat-mobiles, James Bond super cars and Laurel and Hardy's model T Ford.

Attraction type: Museum; Transportation museum

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