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Keswick named among England's most captivating small towns

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:13 · Archive

Keswick in Cumbria has been named among England's most captivating small towns by World Atlas.

Keswick in Cumbria has been named among England's most captivating small towns in a new list by World Atlas. The Lake District market town is the only Cumbrian spot among eight selected by the outlet, with other named towns including Rye, Chipping Campden, Skipton, Southwold and Sandwich.

World Atlas described Keswick as an 'idyllic' and 'beautiful' location in the north of England's Lake District. The outlet highlighted attractions including the Keswick Launch, which offers cruises on Derwentwater a ten-minute walk from the town's market square, and the Moot Hall, built in 1813 with an unusual one-handed clock. It also noted Theatre by the Lake, which stages numerous performances annually, and the Words by the Water literature festival held each March.

Keswick's location was emphasised as a key appeal, sitting at the northern end of Derwentwater and surrounded by iconic fells including Skiddaw and Blencathra. In the heart of the Lake District National Park, it serves as a base for exploring nearby beauty spots such as Borrowdale, Buttermere, Bassenthwaite, Thirlmere and Ullswater, whilst remaining just twenty minutes from the M6.

Keswick named among England's most captivating small towns
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In this story: Keswick · Cumbria · World Atlas · Lake District · Derwentwater

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