Linton
🏖️ 0.55 miles from Derwent Water at Crow Park (Poor water quality)
Keswick, North West England
Sleeps 6
£707 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Keswick
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
📍 CA12 4NF
Photo: keswickmuseum.org.uk
- New exhibition using technology to explore local landscape
- Exhibitions on Keswick's characters, industries and arts
- Family activities and special events throughout the year
- Podcasts exploring local history and the museum's collection
- Flat walk to Threlkeld along the old railway trail
Keswick Museum sits on the edge of Fitz Park, just five minutes' walk from the town centre, and has been part of Keswick's community since 1873. Inside, you'll find exhibitions exploring the local landscape, Keswick's characters, industries and arts, alongside family activities and special events throughout the year. A new exhibition uses technology to connect visitors with the local landscape. There's also a café, museum shop, and podcasts covering local history for those who want to dig deeper. Dogs aren't allowed inside, but free two-hour disk parking is available outside. It's a good stop for families and history lovers, and with 307 bookable places to stay within 5 miles and Derwent Water's Crow Park beach just 0.7 miles away, it fits easily into a wider Keswick break.
Practical details
- Dogs
- Dogs are not permitted in the museum
- Parking
- Free 2-hour disk parking on Station Road outside the museum
- Best for
- Families, with activities and learning opportunities on offer
From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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