Christmas in Keswick
Christmas in Keswick 2024
Theatre by the Lake
The Jungle Book
Fri 15th Nov - Sun 12th Jan 25
Based on the adored children’s classic by Rudyard Kipling, Theatre by the Lake is excited to present Jessica Swale’s acclaimed stage adaptation of The Jungle Book. Featuring loveable characters, catchy songs and charming puppetry, this playful tale of adventure, friendship and belonging is the perfect treat for everyone this Christmas
Honister Slate Mine
Santa's Secret Grotto
15th November – 24th December
Join the team on a magical journey to discover Santa’s Secret Grotto, an exclusive underground wonderland where only a lucky few can go
Rheged
Wreath Making Workshops
14th December
Get creative and make your own Christmas Wreath
Dried and Fresh workshops available
Lake District Hotels
The Lake District Hotel group have many festive activities happening on the run up to Christmas and the New Year
From festive afternoon teas, lunches and dinners, party evenings, craft events and more
Christmas Drumming Parade
23rd December - 5pm
Keswick Town Centre
Join for a festive spectacle in the middle of Keswick as the Spark! LED Drummers perform one of their bright, colourful and fun shows!
Sponsored by Lake District Hotels and the event is Free to attend
Theatre by the Lake
Tinsel
Tue 10 - Sat 28 December
Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree!
Suitable for ages 3+
Rheged Centre
The Little Mermaid Live Pantomime
29th & 30th December
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
St John's Church
Crosthwaite Church Keswick
Calvert Lakes
New Years Day Dip
Wednesday 1st January, 11am
Where: Beyond The Boat Landings, Keswick
Start the New Year as you mean to go on and raise money for a wonderful, local charity! Join us on New Year’s Day for a Fancy Dress Dip in Derwentwater, followed by hot chocolate and cake.
Keswick Methodist Church
Wordsworth Grasmere
Regency Christmas
Step back in time with Regency Christmas at Dove Cottage. The mantlepieces are garlanded with holly and ivy, clove-studded pomanders fill the air with the scent of oranges and spices, and a warm fire is crackling in the hearth.
Keswick Rugby Club
Tickets are £7 and can be bought from junior coaches, behind the bar at KRFC or non-members can buy by emailing katestanton86@gmail.com
Keswick Alhambra Cinema
Keswick Alhambra Cinema is open every day during the Festive period including from 3pm on Christmas Day.
With a host of great movies from new releases to Christmas specials, it is a great way to spend and afternoon or evening.
Whinlatter Forest
The ultimate list of fun, low-cost activities to do in Cumbria this Christmas from Forestry England
Winter is a magical time in the nation’s forests. Life slows down, and without the rustling of leaves in the wind the forest becomes quiet making it the perfect destination to escape the Christmas madness. Wrap up warm, pull on your boots, pack your flask and have a low-cost day out to remember with Forestry England.