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Keswick on Derwentwater and the Northern Lakes covers one half of the Lake District National Park. This is the perfect area to choose equally for gentle relaxation or for an action packed family adventure holiday with lots of activities and attractions.
The stunningly located town of Keswick, nestled on the shores of Derwentwater, has a wide array of shops, restaurants and galleries. Explore the five major lakes, picturesque valleys and unspoilt villages with the mountains of Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell all within easy reach.
This is a wonderful area in which to try new outdoor activities or to extend your existing skills. Walkers and climbers are spoiled for choice. From the high summits to forest trails and lakeside paths, there are routes suitable for all.
Within such a compact area as the North Lakes it is very easy to explore the neighbouring valleys and secluded places. To the east, for example, you can enjoy the lakeside paths beside Thirlmere. To the west you can explore the delights of Whinlatter mountain forest.
For visitors to Keswick and North Lakes there is a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, whether you prefer a bed and breakfast (B&B), a guest house, hotel, or self-catering cottage, caravan or campsite.
The festival will take place from Wednesday 14th May till Sunday 18th May 2008.
Click here to view the programme online or to order a copy of the printed version.
Look Who's Talking
Book your theatre tickets online
Wed 14th May
11am Mark Woods Arctic Adventures
8pm The Birketts owt on't Fjalls
Thurs 15th May
4.30pm Andy Kirkpatrick - Strange Penchant for the long, the cold and the difficult
8pm Doug Scott - A Crawl down the Ogre
Fri 16th May
2pm Chris Bonington - The Everest Years
4.15pm Dervla Murphy An interview with Eric Robson
6pm Cicerone Press European Treks
8pm The Life of Julia Bradbury and her recent adventures in the Great Outdoors
Sat 17th May
12 noon Alan Hinkes The Big 14
4.30pm Mick Fowler Matterhorns of Tibet
8pm Stephen Venables - Higher than the Eagle Soars
Plus many more besides including KE Adventure Travel, Justine Curgenvan,
Stuart Miller, Mike Pearson, Jo Gambi
There is a large choice of walks led by experienced leaders plus rock climbing, fell running, canoeing, Nordic walking, GPS Navigation and much more.
Highlights at the Theatre by the Lake include Julia Bradbury and 3 other amazing women Dervla Murphy, Jo Gambi and Justine Curgenven plus a wide range of other inspirational speakers.
Among the new features at the 2008 Festival will be a Bike Village at Rawnsley Hall and an Activity Base on Crow Park where there will be a range of activities including a climbing wall, zip wire, archery and a Camping Exhibition, plus on 17th May the start of the Keswick Triathlon.
