Useful Links

Ann Bowker - Mad About Mountains

Mountains Daily weather updates and pictures. A site run by a dedicated enthusiast, you can visit every day and find something new.

Aquarium of the Lakes

The UK's leading freshwater aquarium

Derwent Pencil Museum

In Keswick - The Home of the world's first pencils.

Derwentwater Marina

The Marina is an ideal location for your water or mountain based activities, or for simply relaxing amid the beautiful scenery of the Borrowdale Valley.

George Fisher

Keswick's famous outdoor shop, now with an online shop

George Fisher's WebCam

Check out the Keswick weather as it is right now!

Hadrian's Wall

The final frontier to the Roman Empire!

Heaton Cooper Studio

The Grasmere based Art Studio founded in 1938

Holker Hall

Spectacular national award winning gardens; and the opportunity to visit the Lakeland Motor Museum.

Honister Slate Mine

A fully guided tour into the mine itself is available several times a day detailing the history and spectacular features of the mine.

John Dawsons Lake District Walks

An excellent site and resource for those wishing to explore the fells.

Keswick Launch

Provides frequent trips around Derwentwater, in both directions.

Keswick Rambles

Organised walks starting from Keswick.

Keswick Tourism Association

Comprehensive site about Keswick, with information on : Where to Stay, Shopping, Where to Eat & Drink, Attractions, What to See & Do, Area Guides, Events, Culture and Arts and much more

Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre

Here is a real hands-on opportunity to meet Cumbria's most famous residents.

Muncaster Castle

Explore the historic haunted castle or visit the World Owl Centre and Himalayan Gardens

Puzzling Place

The Lake District's newest and most unbelievable attraction!

Ravenglass Railway

The most beautiful train journey in England

Rheged

Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building and a winner of the global "BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards"

Ruskin Museum

Based in Coniston, a museum not only on Ruskin but also the Coniston area itself.

Theatre by the Lake

Keswick's superb brand new Theatre!

Traveline

For all your Public Transport requirements.

Trotters World of Animals

Home to hundreds of animals. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit.

Ullswater Steamers

19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater.

Wordsworth Trust

Dove Cottage and all things Wordsworth.