Derwent Water

Nichol End Marine is in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Located in a naturally sheltered harbour at the Northern end of Derwentwater -the Queen of the English lakes. We offer a wide range of activities on and off the water. Nichol End Marine is a family run business, where families, groups and individuals can experience the unique atmosphere.

The Derwentwater is a welcoming hotel set in its own picturesque grounds. From the elegant conservatory you can enjoy a very pleasant stroll down to the water, keeping a look out for the elusive deer and red squirrels along the way. If you are feeling energetic, a pleasant stroll taking in the lake will bring you out in the bustling town of Keswick - the beating heart of the Lake District.
Back at the hotel you can dine in style at the Deer’s Leap Restaurant, admiring splendid views towards the water as you enjoy a hearty meal. After dinner, why not retire to the Derwent Bar? Here you can sip a cooling drink in the summertime or get cosy by the roaring fire in winter – a real favourite for tired legs when you’ve spent the day walking the trails! Dogs are welcome at the hotel and the apartments, by prior arrangement and for a small fee.

The Derwentwater is a welcoming hotel set in its own picturesque grounds. From the elegant conservatory you can enjoy a very pleasant stroll down to the water, keeping a look out for the elusive deer and red squirrels along the way. If you are feeling energetic, a pleasant stroll taking in the lake will bring you out in the bustling town of Keswick - the beating heart of the Lake District.
Back at the hotel you can dine in style at the Deer’s Leap Restaurant, admiring splendid views towards the water as you enjoy a hearty meal. After dinner, why not retire to the Derwent Bar? Here you can sip a cooling drink in the summertime or get cosy by the roaring fire in winter – a real favourite for tired legs when you’ve spent the day walking the trails! Dogs are welcome at the hotel and the apartments, by prior arrangement and for a small fee.

The Coffee Lounge is a family-owned business in the centre of Keswick providing freshly cooked meals and great coffee in a relaxed comfortable environment. We also offer a large selection of freshly baked cakes, tray bakes and scones, all made on the premises.
We use the best ingredients provided by local suppliers including Taylor's bacon, Farrer's coffee and, of course, traditional Cumberland sausage. Our milk and eggs are delivered daily from a local farm in Braithwaite.

We provide a range of fare from coffee cakes and sandwiches to our eclectic evening menu, wine and beer. Our food is well travelled, our aim has been to have an interesting but simple menu using seasonal ingredients drawing influences from around the world. The food is not fussy or contrived, just delicious and wholesome and served in a lovely atmosphere.
We are serious about our coffee and use Monmouth beans which changes seasonally to provide our customers with their daily fix.

Set in the heart of Cumbria, Bar Metro, based in Keswick is an American themed family friendly diner. Run by Simon Ruggles and Toni Bruce, Bar Metro opened in October 2014 and has been serving great American and Tex Mex Style food ever since.
Our food is sourced locally wherever possible and our meals are produced with the best ingredients we can get. We make our burgers from scratch and we flame grill our BBQ meats and veg so you can enjoy the full flavour of great food.

Nichol End Marine is in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Located in a naturally sheltered harbour at the Northern end of Derwentwater -the Queen of the English lakes. We offer a wide range of activities on and off the water. Nichol End Marine is a family run business, where families, groups and individuals can experience the unique atmosphere.

Family restaurant & take away come and enjoy a unique experience in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy some of the best cuisine our chef has to offer.

Biker friendly, family friendly, dog friendly cafe in Keswick. Located just of the A66 with free parking and outdoor seating you will find a friendly bunch serving hot food and drink 7 days a week.
We serve all day breakfasts, fresh home made pancakes, delicious burgers including our portobello and mushroom burger as well as variety of other dishes and daily specials.
Founded in 2011 The Filling Station Cafe was the first and probably still the only biker friendly cafe in the Lake District. However we welcome all to our humble cafe in Keswick. At the start of 2018 the menu went through a complete overhaul, improving some of the old favorites and bringing new dishes and flavors to our loyal customer base. The reaction to our new menu has been overwhelming positive.

In the beautiful, ever popular market town of Keswick, you’ll find the 18th Century Keswick Lodge. You can enjoy a stay where everything is done to ensure your stay is truly memorable.
From the moment you step inside The Keswick Lodge you’ll be treated to the warmest of welcomes. The traditional coaching inn has lovely wooden floors throughout and roaring log fire – giving it a cosy yet rustic feel. Everyone is really welcome here, so whether you’re a big group of walkers, a family with a whole brood or if you’ve brought your dog along for the trip, we do our very best to make you all feel really at home.
Food here is simple, yet perfectly executed by Chef, Mike Joyce, with menus inspired by the fresh, local in season produce sourced from trusted suppliers in the surrounding area. Everything is cooked from scratch and portions are big and hearty – perfect for setting you up for a full day of walking. And to wash down your delicious Cumbrian fayre, choose from a tempting array of Thwaites cask ales, seasonal guest ales and Signature Range.
What’s more, when you head upstairs, you’ll find contemporary and comfortable rooms with all the facilities you need to make your stay restful, including walking guides and books, flat screen TV and even a cushion for your pooch.

The Puzzling Place’s ‘World of Illusion’ takes the theme of Illusion and runs with it. It is home to our ‘Anti-gravity Room’, ‘Ames Room’, ‘Hologram Gallery’ and ‘Eyelusions Exhibition’. It’s a fascinating, fun and social excursion into the wonderful world of optical illusion, which will leave you quite literally, not believing your eyes! As the appeal of optical illusions crosses all age ranges the ‘World of Illusions’ is an ideal place to be enjoyed and experienced with friends or family however young and old. It’s generally the older generation of the family who are left surprised by how much they’ve enjoyed their visit!

Keswick Adventure Centre (A founder member of the Lakes Adventure Partnership) has been established in order to provide excellent, affordable outdoor adventure activities for all visitors to our stunning Lake District National Park. We operate in and around the beautiful Borrowdale and Newlands valleys and utilise the fantastic Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine.

We are registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (Formerly AALA) for specified activities under the following headings:
Climbing, Trekking and Watersports.

It is free to enter ‘The Puzzling Place’, as at the top of the stairs is our shop which is stuffed with puzzles, gadgets and curiosities and is guaranteed to have something to amuse, entertain or puzzle you. At the far end of the shop is our ‘Puzzle Area’ which again, is free to enter. Here you can give your brain a work out trying to solve the puzzles and brain teasers which are set out for your entertainment and frustration!
Although the shop and ‘Puzzle Area’ are definitely worth a trip on their own, it’s the main attraction where the boundary between illusion and reality starts to blur.