Laurel Bank Blog

News & ideas of things to do in the area
Keswick Local Market

Keswick Local Market

No visit to Keswick this summer would be complete without a trip to some of the great independent shops, the town prides itself on. The Local market which runs every Thursday and Saturday in the Market Square, showcasing fantastic local products and produce. Over...

Chocolate Shop – Friars Keswick

Chocolate Shop – Friars Keswick

No trip to Keswick town centre would be complete without a trip to some of the great independent shops, the town prides itself on. Friars is a family-run, luxury confectionery shop. Specialising in decadent hand-made chocolate truffles with innovative flavours, you...

Keswick Webcams

Keswick Webcams

You can now check out the LIVE streaming Cumbria webcams, Market Town of Keswick overlooking the town centre George Fisher Keswick webcam towards Skiddaw Keswick Computers webcam looking towards Skiddaw Derwentwater Marina live stream towards Walla Crag Castlerigg...

Keswick Beer Festival

Keswick Beer Festival

Keswick Beer Festival will take place on the 3rd and 4th June 2022. To add to the thrill of the live music and fantastic beer, there is also an entertaining fancy dress competition.   Book your stay in Keswick: www.laurelbankkeswick.co.uk/book-online/

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick Mountain Festival

Founded in 2007, Keswick Mountain Festival is now one of the UK’s best-loved outdoor festivals. Each event attracts thousands of visitors to the iconic fells and lakes of Cumbria with its unique mix of live entertainment, sports races, outdoor adventures, high profile...

Valentines Getaway

Valentines Getaway

Give yourself something to look forward to in 2022 with a Valentine’s Break with your loved one.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Merry Christmas and a Happy New

We like to wish all our guests a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming back some familiar faces and new ones In the new year!  

Derwent Island House

Derwent Island House

Derwent Island is one of our most fascinating treasures. The 18th Century house on this little wooded island makes this the only inhabited island in the Lake District which opens to visitors. Derwent Island is the only inhabited island on the lake. Once owned by the...

Family-Friendly Things to do in Keswick

Family-Friendly Things to do in Keswick

At Laurel Bank Guest House all children are welcome. Children under 2 are always free, children above this age are charged according to age and room occupancy. We have picked our top picks of places to go as a family while staying at Laurel Bank. The World of Beatrix...