Keswick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Keswick

With a population of 4,281, Keswick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Keswick to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Keswick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lakes Bar & Bistro (25 Station Street) and The Ivy House Restaurant (The Ivy House) are great picks.

When to visit Keswick

Keswick in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keswick in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Keswick

Plane

Although Keswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 104 km from Keswick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Keswick departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Keswick, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Keswick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 km from Keswick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Keswick using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Keswick takes 314 km and will cost you around £34. From London, the ticket costs about £98 for a journey of 620 km.

Plane

Although Keswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 104 km from Keswick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Keswick departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Keswick, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Keswick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 km from Keswick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Keswick using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Keswick takes 314 km and will cost you around £34. From London, the ticket costs about £98 for a journey of 620 km.

Airlines serving Keswick

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keswick

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keswick

Most booked hotels in Keswick

Rickerby Grange Country House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The King's Head Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Keswick Country House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£131+
The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£122+
The Derwentwater Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Keswick

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Keswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Keswick is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Keswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Keswick is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.