Castlerigg Stone Circle - one mile east of Keswick, this is a hilltop site thought to be four thousand years old.

Cumberland Pencil Museum - the history of pencil making which will interest the whole family. Visit the website here http://www.pencils.co.uk

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. Visit the website here http://www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk

Fell Walking - Skiddaw (931m); Helvellyn (949m), Scafell (964m), Scafell Pike (977m); Great Gable (899m) and dozens of other fells are all within easy reach for a great day's walk or climb.

Gentler Walking - Gentler days out can be enjoyed by walking to the top of Latrigg (367m); Catbells (445m) or by taking in the views from Friars Crag and Castlehead.

George Fisher - Keswick's famous outdoor shop, now with an online shop. Visit the Website here http://www.george-fisher.co.uk

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. Visit the website here http://www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk

Keswick Launch - Provides frequent trips around Derwentwater, in both directions. Visit the website here http://www.keswick-launch.co.uk

Keswick Leisure Pool - a modern family facility with wave machine and slide.

Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - Local Victorian Museum revealing Keswick's surprising past.

Lake Derwentwater - is three miles long and stretches down into the valley of Borrowdale. Good footpaths circuit the Lake at high and low level, and there are regular cruise trips.

Market - a weekly market is held on Saturdays in the central square around Moot Hall.

Moot Hall - now containing the Tourist Information Centre, this building dates back to 1813 on an earlier 16th Century site.

Puzzling Place - A new attraction in Keswick with a large selection of holograms, puzzles and conundrums! Visit the website here http://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk

Rheged - Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building and winner of the global 'BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards' Visit the website here http://www.rheged.com

Theatre by the Lake - a superb modern building housing a variety of entertainments. Visit the website here http://www.theatrebythelake.com

Trotters World of Animals - Home to hundreds of animals. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit. Visit the website here http://www.trottersworld.com

Ullswater Steamers - 19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater. Visit the website here http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

Whinlatter Forest Park - England's only mountain forest Visit the website here http://www.whinlatterforestpark.co.uk