F o c u s o n K e s w i c k

Honister Slate Mine Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN www.honister.com

England’s last working slate mine provides the backdrop for some unique adventures on the 's iconic . The Via Ferrata (or ‘Iron Way’) Classic uses a series of rungs, ladders and bridges along the historic Victorian miner's footpath.

Whinlatter Forest Keswick CA12 5TW www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

England's only mountain forest is the perfect place to be for all things adventure. Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.

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Kong Adventure Heads Rd, Keswick CA12 5EZ www.kongadventure.com

At Kong Adventure, you will find a wide range of activities for all ages. The climbing area consists of a multitude of angles from slabs to mega overhangs, including a feature wall for you to get the real rock experience indoors. Tucked away behind all this is the indoor caving system; crawl, squeeze, and weasel your way through from the bottom of the climbing wall to the cavern. If caving isn’t your thing, then why not give their Ice Wall a go? Kong Adventure boasts the biggest real indoor ice wall in England and have everything you need to get started on your icy adventure.

Theatre by the Lake Lakeside, Keswick CA12 5DJ www.theatrebythelake.com

Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of , matched by nowhere else in the county. Each year the theatre stages up to nine productions of classic, modern and new plays on its two stages and has won multi-starred reviews from national critics. It also hosts festivals of literature, jazz, film and mountains.

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Derwent Pencil Museum Southey Works, Keswick CA12 5NG www.pencilmuseum.co.uk

Located on the site of the original factory and mere miles from , the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this quirky museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago. Discover secret WW2 pencils with hidden maps, one of the largest colour pencils in the world, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pencil, miniature sculptures, and much more!

The Puzzling Place Museum Square, Keswick CA12 5DZ www.puzzlingplace.co.uk

A puzzling world of optical illusions awaits you. Witness balls rolling uphill in the anti-gravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames Room, and be amazed by the wide range of interactive optical illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures, as well as the hologram gallery. The Puzzling Place is a fascinating, fun and social excursion that will leave you quite literally not believing your eyes!

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The Cottage in the Wood Magic Hill, Whinlatter Forest CA12 5TW www.thecottageinthewood.co.uk

A 17th century restaurant with rooms that have been lovingly restored, and winner of the 2016 Taste Cumbria Award at the Cumbria Tourism Awards, the Cottage in the Wood is located in the heart of England's only mountain forest.

Keswick Brewery The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane CA12 5BY www.keswickbrewery.com

Keswick Brewing Company is a small craft brewery with quality and environmental issues at its heart. Enjoy a brewery tour, find out more about their beers and sample a selection of the goods. The visitor area has the original sandstone flagged floor, oak beams and a wood burning stove.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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The Lingholm Kitchen Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5TZ www.thelingholmkitchen.co.uk

Offering traditional dishes, healthy alternatives and hand crafted sandwiches, made using their home baked artisan bread, make sure to bring your appetite as there's many mouth-watering cakes on offer too. Experience an assortment of treats with their Afternoon Tea, accompanied with loose leaf teas and coffee.

Keswick Museum and Art Gallery Fitz Park, Station Road CA12 4NF www.keswickmuseum.org.uk

Reopened in May 2014 after a £2.1m refurbishment, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery showcases fascinating stories of local people, places and artefacts. With three main galleries - the Victorian Gallery, the Mountain Heritage Trust, and one hosting a dynamic variety of changing exhibitions, it's the perfect stop for a cultural and historical fix that the whole family can enjoy.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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