Words by the Water
Friday 5th March –Sunday 14th March
A Cumbrian Literature Festival Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria is the centre for this exciting literature festival organised by Ways With Words. For 8 days writers and readers get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas.
Telephone:- 017687 74411
office@wayswithwords.co.uk
www.wayswithwords.co.uk
Keswick Osprey watch
April – September
Keswick’s three 2008 osprey chicks survived despite heavy rain and high winds at their Lakeland nest. 2009 found the family roosting in a new nest locatuion, taking all the excperts by surprise – as for 2010 we await to find out. In 2008 they hatched at the Bassenthwaite Lake nest, where male osprey Fish King found a new mate after his long-term female, GreenXS, failed to return from Africa. We wonder what will happen this year? Don’t clog the roads looking for a good view. Go strait to the lookout point at Dodd Wood near Mirehouse overlooking Bassenthwaite lake for the best view of these wonderful birds of prey.
www.ospreywatch.co.uk
Keswick Half Marathon
Sunday 2nd May at 11.30am
Starting at Crossing Corner at 11.30am and finishing at Keswick Rugby Club The course is some 13 miles 192.5 yards of some of the most beautiful scenery in the British Isles. A traditional slate medallion is given to every person who finishes. There is also a small prize for the winner of each category. No doubt you will also find a pile of Borrowdale slate dust in your trainers after you finish as well!
http://www.keswickrugbyclub.co.uk/half.html
Keswick Jazz Festival
Thursday 13th - Sunday16th May
A bigger than ever five day festival comprising over 120 jazz events now in its 19th year.
For tickets and further information contact Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.
http://www.keswickjazzfestival.co.uk
enquiries@theatrebythelake.com
Telephone:- 017687 74411
Keswick Mountain Festival
Wednesday19th May to Sunday 23rd May
The previous two festivals organised by the Keswick Tourism Association were such hits that it was decided immediately to make this an ongoing fixture. The Festival offers an activity-based programme of guided walks of all grades, training in hill skills and conservation, as well as more serious adventure activities.. There is also be a full programme of lectures by professional climbers, films and equipment exhibitions.
Telephone:- 017687 75738
tourism@keswick.org
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
The previous two festivals organised by the Keswick Tourism Association were such hits that it was decided immediately to make this an ongoing fixture. The Festival offers an activity-based programme of guided walks of all grades, training in hill skills and conservation, as well as more serious adventure activities.. There is also be a full programme of lectures by professional climbers, films and equipment exhibitions. Telephone:- Town Street Theatre
Early June – Mid July Tuedays Moot Hall 7.30pm
Gads Sooth Sir, a veritable cornucopia of entertainment around the Old Town taking in ten scenes from Keswick history and taking around one and a quarter hours to complete.
Keswick Beer Festival
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June
Held at Davidson Park home of The Keswick Rugby Club. This event is the big
gest beer festival in Northern England
And is well worth a visit. Entertainment is also top class with Many top class bands and tribute bands. Book early tickets sell faster than a Daniel O’Donnell concert.
Telephone:- 017687 73200
http://www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk
The Keswick Convention
Week 1 - 17th July to 23rd July
Week 2 – 24th to 30th July
Week 3 – 31st July to 6th August
Full programme of bible teaching, preaching and evening worship.
Telephone:- 017687 80075
Fax:- 017687 75276
info@keswickministries.org
www.keswickministries.org
The Keswick Show
Sunday 30th August
The Keswick Show is mainly an agricultural Show which is always held on August Bank Holiday Monday.The venue is the Showground on the Western edge of town. It features both commercial and charity stands The Show attracts large numbers of competitors, exhibitors and spectators and is a great day out for all the family. The Arts and Crafts and Produce sections exhibited in the main tent are not to be missed, often attracting over 100 entries. Sadly last years show was rained off lets hope for better things this year.
Telephone:-016973 23418
Derwentwater Trail
Sunday 5th September
14Km of mountain trails which are a club and/or family day out. The Challenge is a less competitive version of the trail race which sets off one hour earlier from Fitz Park in the town centre. It encompasses foot paths and trails around Derwentwater and the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw & Blencathra.
info@trailrunning.co.uk
http://www.trailrunning.co.uk
Keswick Traditional Christmas Fayre
Saturday 6th December 2009
The Keswick Victorian Fayre is a local tradition and is always held on the first Sunday of December each year. It has many seasonal decorated charity stalls and plenty of street entertainment it’s the the start of the Festive Season in Keswick.
Held in the ancient Market Place, with the Christmas tree and shops festooned with colourful lights. Come and see the equally colourful local characters providing entertainment and leading the carol singing, the event is an occasion not to be missed.
Venue- Keswick Market Square - Starting at 12 noon
New Year Bash Market Square
Thursday 31st December 2009
Book your favourite restaurant or pub, then join the throng in the square for the most memorable of evenings. As we mentioned last year you need to plan early to spend New Year in Keswick. If you can’t make Trafalgar Square then this is definitely the next best place to be.
Diary of Events 2011
Watch this space for further details of exciting events taking place in keswick during 2011
We have listed but a few of the many festivals and events which are held in the town. If you wish to add an event to our diary please send us full details at:- events@keswick-tourist-information.com
