Easter Holidays 2026
Lake District Wildlife Park
Easter Egg Hunt over the Easter Weekend - 3rd - 6th April
Watery Walks
River Walks in West Cumbria
Explore ten beautiful trails along West Cumbria's rivers, with the West Cumbria Rivers Trust
From the winding Irt to the dramatic St John's Beck, each path reveals unique wildlife, scenic spots and chances to connect with nature
Find a route suitable for you and your family here
Keswick Cheese Deli
Complete the Keswick Mouse Trail
The sneaky little mice from Keswick Cheese Deli have escaped and are hiding all over town in delightful shops! Can you track down all 22 of them? Start your adventure by picking up a map at the Keswick Cheese Deli in Packhorse Court or by downloading one below, and join the hunt!
Cafe HNW
Live Music on the Woodland Stage
Throughout the Easter Holidays and April
Keswick Museum
Keswick Museum Easter Crafts
Family-friendly Easter activities at Keswick Museum
š Thursday 2nd April - Create a beautiful bunch of fresh cut spring flowers using all the resources of our craft cupboard. Perfect for an Easter display at home.
šØ Tuesday 7th April - Roll, shape, and paint, your very own clay coil pottery. We provide everything you need, and yes… it may get messy (in the best way!)
- Morning (11am) and afternoon (2pm) sessions available
- Ā£5 per crafter
Indoor Rock Climbing & Bouldering
The Wall caters for both novices and experienced climbers. With qualified and experienced staff. Moreover, the expertise of the staff ensure that visitorsā safety is always the top priority. The Climbing Wall offers something for everyone, regardless of the weather or your age.
Free all-day parking and a cafe on-site
Keswick Climbing Wall
Whinlatter Forest
Room on the Broom Trail
visitors can join Witch and her friends on a spellbinding journey through the forest. Along the way, children will help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect magical ingredients to complete her spell. Each stop on the trail is packed with fun activities, fascinating forest facts, and a sprinkle of woodland magic ā perfect for young explorers and families looking for an unforgettable day out.
Room on the Broom trail pack for just Ā£4. Each pack includes a themed lanyard, magic spell cards, stickers, a pencil, and a pop-out craft to create your very own witchy wand
Theatre by the Lake
Lark Rise to Candleford
Thursday 26 March ā Saturday 18 April 2026
A timeless portrait of rural England, Lark Rise to Candlefordbrings Flora Thompsonās classic to the stage woven together with original live folk music performed by an ensemble cast. This new version tells a story of cherished memories, finding your wings and the threads that bind us to home.
Cyclewise Whinlatter
Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Hire
Bike Hire in the Lake District ā Discover Off-Road Adventures at the UKās Premier Trail Centre
Experience the thrill of mountain biking with our top-notch bike hire services at Whinlatter Forest, one of the UKās leading trail centres. Located near Keswick, Whinlatter Forest Trail Head is your gateway to four stunningly graded MTB trails, set in a breathtaking forest landscape
Cafe HNW
Easter Bunny Trail
Saturday 28th March - Sunday 19th April
Find all the Bunnies to win a prize
Keswick Museum
Explore the Lakes from the inside out at Keswick Museum's newest exhibition ā°ļø
Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience thatās full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages.
From an aerial drone tour of Derwentwater to 360Ā° fell experiences in VR, Outside In lets you immerse yourself in the local landscape and connect with nature through the power of cutting-edge technology
Calvert Lakes
Easter Extravaganza weekend
A perfect Easter experience for all ages and abilities. Only one member of the family or group needs a disability to join this fun-filled weekend break in the Lakes.
Whatās included?
- Two nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments
- Three activities
- Access to the hydrotherapy pool, games room and communal spaces
- A dedicated instructor throughout your stay
- Plenty of fun!
Keswick Alhambra Cinema
Special Showings at the Cinema over Easter
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL -comes to Keswick. 20.00 on 11 April
ROYAL OPERA - SIEGFRIED - Live by satellite 31.3.26 at 17.15 with encore screening Sunday 5 APril 2.00pm
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE PREMIER - ALL MY SONS - 16 April, 19.45
Mirehouse & Gardens
Mirehouse, near Keswick, is a beautiful family run historic house with gardens, lakeshore and woodland playgrounds open for visitors to enjoy whatever the weather.
Set in the heart of the North Lake District, three miles from Keswick, the beautiful, natural gardens at Mirehouse offer stunning views of the dramatic Lakeland landscape they are set in.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the walled Bee Garden, stroll in quiet contemplation along the Poetry Walk, explore woods and farmland, enjoy the adventure playgrounds or relax by the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Head to the Park
We've a choice of outdoor play areas around Keswick. Fitz Park, close to the town centre, has a fantastic children's playground, outdoor gym, a multi use games area and BMX track as well as a large open recreational area. There are also grass tennis courts and a putting green. At the other end of town, close to the lake, Hope Park has crazy golf, putting, a pitch and putt course and remote controlled boats. Whinlatter Forest Park, just outside Keswick, has a wonderful adventure playground laid out as a trail through the forest where children can explore the natural environment. It includes an archimedes screw, secret doors in trees and a series of pulleys to move millions of little pebbles. Nearby at Mirehouse Historic House the grounds are home to four woodland adventure playgrounds and a heather path maze in the Bee Garden.
Go for a Walk
Take a look at our Family Walks page where you'll find a selection of routes from buggy friendly walks for young families to more challenging routes for those with older children.
The multi-user railway trail between Keswick and Threlkeld allows families of all ages to get out together as you can use the path on foot, bike, scooter, buggy and wheelchair. There are lots of information panels along the way where you find out more about local nature and wildlife as well as the history of the railway.
Head up to Whinlatter Forest, Englandās only true mountain forest, where you'll find walking trails of varying lengths to suit all abilities
Take a Walk on the Wildside
Take a walk with an alpaca, a unique chance to bond with one of the Alpacas as you lead them, feed them and even take them for a dip in the lake. Alpaca Meet and Greets are great for all the family, lasting around half an hour and allowing you to get up close.
Or spend the day at the Lake District Wildlife Park - see over 100 species of wild and domestic animals in 24 acres of parkland set amongst breath-taking scenery. There are birds of prey and a rare breed farm animal collection. Play areas, picnic sites and a cafƩ make it a fun day out for all the family.
Indoor Fun
Head to Puzzling Place, a world of optical Illusions. Be amazed by interactive illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures and see balls roll uphill in the anti-gravity room.
At the Derwent Pencil Museum discover the history of pencil making and see the world's largest pencil. Visit Keswick Museum where you'll find digital activities and engaging exhibitions.
Click here for more details of our local attractions.
Outdoor Adventures
There are a wide range of family activities around Keswick. Whinlatter Forest is home to Go Ape, a fantastic treetop adventure where you can swing through the trees or if youād rather stay down on the ground, you can enjoy the all-terrain Segways to explore Whinlatter forest from a thrilling new perspective.
From Ghyll Scrambling to Indoor Climbing, Rookery Woods to Canoeing, there are lots of exciting adventures waiting for you at Keswick Climbing Wall & Outdoor Activity Centre.
Find out more about water based activities here including sailing, paddle-boarding, kayaking and canoeing. To find out more about outdoor activities around Keswick click here.
Get on Your Bike
Cycling is a fun way to explore the area and, if you haven't brought your bike with you, you can hire one from Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest where you'll find a choice of mountain bike trails.
The pump track in Fitz Park is a very popular destination for riders from beginners through to advanced. For younger riders, just learning to ride a bike or not yet confident to go on the road, the perimeter path, which runs all way around the park, makes a great circuit.
The Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail is a 10km out and back off-road route with gentle gradients. Being a multi-user trail it is great for the whole family with cyclists, runners, push-chairs, walkers and mobility scooters all sharing the space.
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