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 Keswick-on-Derwentwater
is an attractive and picturesque market town at the heart
of the Northern Lakes, making an ideal base from which to
explore the breathtaking scenery of the  Lake
District National Park or beyond to the Solway coast or Hadrian's
wall. The peace and tranquility of this beautiful area can
be enjoyed whatever time of the year you visit.
The 4000-year-old Stone Circle of Castlerigg lies to the
east and overlooks Keswick in its lovely valley setting, nestling
neatly between the massive peak of Skiddaw and the calm of
Derwentwater. Early lead mining, quarrying and the growth
of pencil manufacture have all played their part in a long
and often dramatic history.
 Though
small in size, Keswick offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor
attractions for the visitor. Most of these are within a twenty
minute walk of Osprey Cottage and include the Cumberland Pencil
Museum; 'Cars of the Stars' housing authentic James Bond cars
among others; Keswick Victorian Museum and Art Gallery; The
Teapottery; Hope Park; Fitz Park; Friars Crag; The 'state
of the art' Theatre by the Lake; the stylish 1920's Alhambra
Cinema; Indoor Leisure Pool; Indoor Climbing Centre; Derwentwater
Launches.
It is currently the only place in England where you can see
both our native red squirrel and Osprey in their natural wild
habitat.
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