Tours & Activities in Keswick

A relaxing way to explore the most beautiful Lake in the English Lake District, learning some new skills along the way. With a local guide by your side, you will quickly master the paddle board, take part in some challenges and learn some local facts along the way!

Spectacular Views, Amazing Locations, Photo Opportunities, Great Commentary with Interesting Information and Facts. If you are looking for a Lake District tour to see 10 beautiful lakes, magnificent mountains, spectacular scenery, traditional villages as well as famous landmarks and insights into living in the Lakes, then this tour is for you. With plenty of unrushed stops for photos, fascinating facts and a comfy seat in an air-conditioned minivan, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day.

We use the highest qualified rock climbing instructors in the UK scheme (MIA, now called MCI award holders), so they are not limited as to what they can teach you - so we can really show you the best side of Lake District Climbing!

Taken at the pace of the group, this is a unique way to see the best of the lakes. We might head up a gentle river, paddle through nesting birds, or go and jump off a jetty... no two sessions are the same!

As well as being a test of skill and concentration as you learn to master the canoes, we will also see some of the Lake Districts stunning scenery and wildlife. You can also hear some of the strange tales that have happened over the years in these quiet fells!

For those looking for a challenge, and being inside the mine means it's a perfect option when the weather is not so great! It is a unique environment, and you can marvel at the sheer scale of the chambers that were cut out by the miners long ago.

A very special day tour through the Lakes to see the home of Beatrix Potter and the gardens in which Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck lived.  After which we will travel through some beautiful scenery to visit the special Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Keswick. On this self-guided tour of Keswick, you'll take in lakeside beauty in the town known for perfect parks, poets and pencils. Picturesque Keswick is the northern Lake District’s focal point and counts mighty Skiddaw Mountain and majestic Derwent Water as its neighbours. The historic market town struck it rich with local mining, including the graphite that for a time made Keswick the world’s pencil capital. The Lake Poets were inspired by its beauty and made the town fashionable before the Victorians arrived by train and left their indelible stamp. On this walking tour, you’ll travel through the historical periods that define the town we see today. There are several short stops along the way where tour producer Martin Wilson will tell you more about the area and its attractions. There are also plenty of cafes, restaurants, and bars along the route for refreshments.

Ghyll Scrambling is hard to describe and impossible to forget! As the Lake Districts most popular outdoor activity, you are guaranteed laughs and adventure. Experienced instructors will be on hand throughout your Ghyll Scramble to ensure that you and your small group will get the most out of this amazing activity, and leave with memories of an amazing experience and possibly a small souvenir bruise! We provide; High quality, full length wetsuits all year round. Extra wetsuit socks, gloves and hats in the colder months. Free photos of your activity The option to hire a GoPro to create your our film of the activity. The best instructors!

As well as being an adrenaline filled trip up the side of the Fleetwith Pike, we pass through some of the old mine workings, and can really feel the history of mining in this harsh environment.

Best full-day tour for scenery. This is a stress free, easy way to see a lot of the Lake District in a day without feeling rushed. You have time during the day to soak up the views and even paddle in a lake if you are brave enough. It is a great way for getting an overview of the Lake District, its culture, history and of course, its amazing scenery. If you come to the lakes, you should see it from a boat so you also have an included lake cruise, unique to this tour only. You will get plenty of variety, see magnificent scenery, eat gingerbread and get all the facts, figures and fascinating stories from our friendly, knowledgeable guides and drivers who know the area well. Travelling in a comfy mini-van with air con, Wi-Fi & phone charging ports as one of only 6/7 passengers you will find it is easy to ask questions and join in the conversation (if you want to). There are lots of stops for photos and fresh air. It is a great day out and we can't wait to share it with to you.

Taken at the pace of the group, this is a unique way to see the best of the lakes. We might head up a gentle river, paddle through nesting birds, or go and jump off a jetty... no two sessions are the same!

Are you looking for to discover the Lake District Landscapes at your own pace? Explore Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere with this affordable driving tour. Find out about a local eccentric who built a fort on Derwent Isle where he tried to reenact medieval battles, and how medieval Vikings and Monks shaped the Borrowdale valley. Hear from producer Martin Wilson, producer of Lake District Drives website. Do it all in three hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

We are the only company to offer river tubing in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Lake District National Park. This is a unique way to explore hidden sections of the local river and it's a big favorite with our families and groups looking for an activity they can't find anywhere else. Floating quietly along sections of slow-moving river between river banks draped with greenery you have a rare opportunity to see some of Cumbria's wonderful, shy wildlife. And then on open stretches of water, we play games and have fun safely in the water, everyone wrapped up in our 4-5 mm thick wetsuits and buoyancy aids.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, you'll have a safe and fun time with our high quality guides. All guides under go rigorous training and are experienced operating in all type of conditions here in the Lake District. We provide you with clean, purpose built changing rooms at our base so you can get ready for your adventure in comfort and we transfer you from our base to the activity in our vehicles to make your experience as stress free as possible.

Our company have been operating lake cruises on Ullswater in the heart of the Lake District National Park since 1859 offering visitors an opportunity to experience this treasured landscape from a different perspective. Excellent facilities at the main pier houses. Toilets and licensed bars onboard, with seating outside on the upper decks and inside the lower deck saloons. Cruise through iconic mountain and countryside panoramas. Starting at Glenridding Pier, it is a one-hour cruise to Pooley Bridge Pier. There is an option to get off at Pooley Bridge but check your return cruise time back to Glenridding. It is a 15 minute walk to Pooley Bridge village with a selection of tea rooms, pubs and independent shops, pick up a souvenir before returning to the pier for your cruise back Glenridding.

Book your private transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lake District Ski Resort and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Book your private Departure transfer from Lake District Ski Resort to Manchester Airport (MAN). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Book your private Departure transfer from Lake District Ski Resort to Newcastle Airport (NCL). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

This has to be the most accessible and best value way of getting out onto the stunning Derwent Water this summer. We will paddle past the historic Derwent Isle, and see the historic mansion and maybe tell some of the bizarre tales of its most famous owner Lord Joseph Pocklington! Led by fully qualified local instructors, you will learn new skills, have fun, and explore some unique locations. Suitable for all abilities, this activity is perfect for anyone up for a challenge, and who doesn't mind the occasional splash down into the lake!

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Are you ready to travel back to the 1770s and follow in the footsteps of our famed Cumbrian poet and writer, William Wordsworth?  On this tour we will visit the houses that he lived in and travel through the beautiful Lake District that so inspired his work.

Book your private transfer from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Lake District Ski Resort and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers