Home of the worlds first pencil, the Derwent Pencil Museum is a must visit. The museum combines the history of this product for writing and art with a modern interior, coffee shop, gift shop and an 8 metre colour pencil!
The Keswick Launch cruises on Derwentwater are perfect if you want to just relax and take the magnificent views in of the lake and surrounding fells.
The award Theatre By The Lake is a special place. Located on the edge of Derwentwater, you can walk to it from us at Ashness Apartment and watch film screening, theatre productions, live music and has a lakeside restaurant serving food daily both inside and outside.
If you fancy a different cinema experience then the Alhambra is just for you. Showing new and old films as well as art screenings and documentaries. The building and interiors are stunning and it is open 365 days of the year.
Honister Slate Mine is another award winning attraction where you can enjoy coffee & cake, buy Honister slate products, have mine tours or head for adventure on the many adrenaline fuelled experiences including the Via Ferrata and infinity bridge.