Festive Things To Do In Keswick This December
Christmas in Keswick is Magical
Whether you are visiting for a day, or here on holiday, there are plenty of events happening in the area,
including plenty of great independent shops for those Christmas gifts.
Keswick's annual Christmas Tree Festival
Keswick Methodist Church
30th November - 3rd December, open 10am - 4pm
and until 5pm on Saturday 2nd December
Admire the beautifully decorated trees
by local schools, groups, and community organisations,
and vote for your favourite.
There will also be a countdown and lighting of their silhouette Nativity Window,
followed by Carol Singing in the Hall by the Skiddaw Ukes and the Foxy Flutes
Hot chocolate and Christmas nibbles will be available
And all Money Raised will go to Action for Children.
Santa Splash
Friday 1st December 12 noon Start
Come down to Keswick Boat Landings
to watch our teams of Santas and Elves
Race on Derwentwater.
Keswick Victorian Fayre
Sunday 3rd December
There will be Free live entertainment on the stage in the Market Place and Packhorse Court
Bands, Choirs, Dancers and more
Over 30 local and national charity stalls, selling a selection of Christmas homemade gifts and produce
alongside festive food and drink, games, tombolas and raffles.
A great event to get you into the festive spirit.
Café HNW Santa's Grotto
Café HNW in Upper Fitz Park have
a Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Reindeer Park Trail this December.
Meet Santa, receive a gift, and find the clues hidden in the park on a Christmas Treasure Hunt.
Dates 9th 10th 16th & 17th December
11am - 12.30pm
13.30pm - 15.00pm
£10 per child
Places are limited, please contact the cafe to book
Phone : 07972143839
Christmas Dog Walk
Friday 15th December, meet at the Kings Arms Hotel 1:45 pm
Calling all dog lovers!
Grab your walking boots, your dog/s (max of 2 dogs pp) and wrap up warm, for a relaxed winter walk around Friars Crag and Castlehead
There will be dog treats provided for your four-legged friends and mince pies, mulled wine, and hot chocolate for those on two legs.
A 'Best Dressed Dog' competition and the winner will receive a doggy hamper from Podgy Paws Pet Shop, a Pooch Pamper Hamper from Bugalugs Pet Care and a dog photography experience from Olive Paw Photography.
To book your FREE place or receive further information please contact Becca Brayton on 017687 87024, or email [email protected].
Georgian Christmas
Thursday 21st December 10:30am - 12pm, 2pm - 3:30pm
Dove Cottage, Wordsworth Grasmere
Have a go at some Georgian Christmas Crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths.
Read Dorothy Wordsworth's gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars.
Learn about what the Wordsworth family ate on Christmas day, how they celebrated and have the opportunity to dress up in Georgian costume.
Great for all ages and families, £18 for a family ticket and parking is free for the event.
After booking (via the Wordsworth Grasmere website), please email [email protected] and let us know the number and age of the children you wish to bring, as well as details of any other adults planning to attend
Christmas Crafts at Keswick Museum
Join us for our festive craft workshops – suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Christmas Card Making
3rd December at 11am-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm
Create beautiful handmade cards, ready to gift to loved ones this Christmas.
£5 per person.
Clay Christmas Tree Decorations
9 December at 11am-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm
Create beautiful handmade decorations, ready to hang around your home or on your tree.
£5 per person.
Fabric Wreath Making
16 December at 11am-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm
Create a beautiful handmade wreath, ready to hang at home year after year. Make one each or one as a family/group.
£25 per wreath
Theatre by the Lake
A Litte Princess
Friday 17th November 2023 - Sunday 7th January 2024, various times available.
Discover the real magic of story telling this Christmas...
Theatre by the Lake is excited to present a new adaptation of the children’s classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Secret Garden)
With memorable characters, original music and mesmerising puppetry, this truly magical tale will be brought to life on stage.
Enjoy a wonderfully uplifting story about the power of imagination and friendship with all the family this Christmas!
Tickets from £12 and suitable for ages 6+
Lake District Calvert Trust New Year's Day Dip
Monday 1st January 2024 11am
Beyond the Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Keswick
New Year’s Day for a Fancy Dress Dip in Derwentwater, followed by hot chocolate and cake courtesy of local outdoor retailer Alpkit of Keswick.
Start the New Year as you mean to go on and raise money for a wonderful, local charity!
Lake District Calvert Trust instructors and staff will be on hand to make sure that you and our lake are kept safe and that we all leave no trace.
Safety is paramount – this is a dip, not a swim. Wetsuits and suitable footwear are recommended and safety boats will also be on hand to ensure the dip goes off without a hitch.
If you can, please do consider making a small donation and help us keep Calvert Lakes going in 2024
Unravel the mystery of Zog's Christmas code in a fun forest adventure!
Get ready for a festive and exciting adventure at Whinlatter as we invite everyone to Crack the Zog Christmas code.
This Christmas, Whinlatter Forest is adding a festive twist to the much-loved Zog Trail. Your task is to find new clues in the form of stickers on boards. Once spotted, carefully observe the image and write down the first letter of the word it represents on your clue leaflet. As you make your way through the Zog Christmas code adventure, you'll uncover hidden letters one by one, finally revealing a Christmas word.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Once you've cracked the final word, return your completed leaflet to the visitor centre and you'll receive a Zog decoration that will add a touch of magic to your Christmas tree.
To join in and solve the puzzle, you will need to buy a Zog Christmas clue leaflet for just £1.50 when you get to Whinlatter. Alternatively, you can get a Zog Trail pack for £4, which includes the clue leaflet for free.
The Christmas addition to the Zog Trail promises fun for all families this winter. Join us from 1 December for a holiday trail like no other. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Zog and make this Christmas season truly special.
Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry
Travel on 'Sir Tom' Threlkeld Quarry's trusty steam Train and help find Santa, when you find him, children will receive a present and there are seasonal refreshments for all.
Santa trains will run on: The weekends 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th of December and daily from Wednesday 20th through to Sunday 24th of December
Trains will run at 10.15, 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 1.00, 1.45, 2.30 and 3.15.
The trip lasts around 25 minutes and please remember to wrap up warm as our carriages are not fully enclosed.
Ticket prices vary, depending on the size of carriage
