Things to do in Keswick on a rainy day

If you’re a regular visitor to our home town of Keswick, you’ll know that it does occasionally rain – after all as everyone says ‘thats where the lakes come from’.  As well as being the ‘adventure capital’ of the UK, there’s lots to do indoors too.   Read on and get planning your visit for that …

A ‘Winter Warmer’ Break at Underscar

Liz, one of our recent guests wrote us a guest blog from her visit to ‘Brackenburn’ in January, enjoying one of our Winter Warmer special value breaks. ‘My name is Liz, I booked a weekend at Brackenburn, Underscar, under their ‘Winter Warmers’ offer. beautiful apartments provide a wonderful stay nestling in the hills below Skiddaw, …

Panoramic view of Derwentwater

Welcome to August in Keswick…So much to do indoors & out…

August is suddenly here and we’re in full-on holiday mode.  We’ve had some amazing summer weather so far, with occasional tropical downpours! There’s so much to do in the beautiful Northern Lakes, and here’s a selection of What’s On around our town, and out on the lake, Derwentwater.    With many shops and restaurants to …

What’s on this Spring 2022 around Keswick

Spring is here! In spite of stormy and blustery weather to challenge us in January and February, the snowdrops did not disappoint,  soon to be followed by daffodils and crocus.  The nights are getting lighter, and the lambs are in the fields. It will soon be bluebell season! Read on for our pick of What’s …

Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail

The Keswick to Threlkeld trail re-opened in December 2020, 5 years after Storm Desmond’s catastrophic impact on the Lake District and Keswick. Two bridges have been replaced and Rawsome’s bridge has been repaired, and the trail has been strengthened and made more resilient to future flood events. Along the trail, you’ll find information panels to …

Blencathra and Beyond!

Barbara and Ian Hedley enjoy exploring the fells during their annual stays at Underscar. This year, during their September visit, Barbara ventured out on her own one day to tackle the beauty and the beast that is Blencathra. Here’s how she got on… It was Friday, the last full day of our Underscar week.  My walking …