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Local Attractions from Seven Oaks
Keswick is the ideal base to explore Lakeland
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Beatrix Potter's Lake District - A fascinating website to tie in with the film Miss Potter
http://www.visitmisspotter.co.uk
Beatrix Potter's Lakeland Inspiration & Conservation - http://www.peterrabbit.com
Castlerigg Stone Circle - one mile east of Keswick, this hilltop site thought to be four thousand years old.
Cumberland Pencil Museum - the history of pencil making which will interest the whole family.
 http://www.pencils.co.uk
Derwentwater Marina - The Marina is an ideal location for your water or mountain based activities, or for simply relaxing amid the beautiful scenery of the Borrowdale Valley.
http://www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk
Fell Walking - Skiddaw (931m); Helvellyn (949m), Scafell (964m), Scafell Pike (977m)
Great Gable (899m) and dozens of other fells are all within easy reach for a great day's walk or climb.
Gentler Walking - Gentler days out can be enjoyed by walking to the top of Latrigg (367m)
Catbells (445m) or by taking in the views from Friars Crag and Castlehead.
George Fisher - Keswick's famous outdoor shop, now with an online shop.
http://www.george-fisher.co.uk
Honister Slate Mine - A fully guided tour into the mine itself is available several times a day detailing the history and spectacular features of the mine.  http://www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk
Keswick Launch - Provides frequent trips around Derwentwater, in both directions.
We sell launch tickets at a discounted price.   http://www.keswick-launch.co.uk
Keswick Leisure Pool - a modern family facility with wave machine and slide.
Keswick Mountain Festival - Join in the many outdoor activities  May 2011 - a Showcase for Adventure!  http://www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - Local Victorian Museum revealing Keswick's surprising past.
Lake Derwentwater - is three miles long and stretches down into the valley of Borrowdale. Good footpaths circuit the Lake at high and low level, and there are regular cruise trips.
Market - a weekly market is held on Saturdays in the central square around Moot Hall.
Moot Hall - now containing the Tourist Information Centre, this building dates back to 1813 on an earlier 16th Century site.
Puzzling Place - A new attraction in Keswick with a large selection of holograms, puzzles and conundrums!     http://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk
Rheged - Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building and winner of the global 'BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards'   http://www.rheged.com
The World of Beatrix Potter - All 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales are brought to life in three dimensions
http://www.hop-skip-jump.com
Theatre by the Lake - a superb modern building housing a variety of entertainments.
We can book your tickets at a discounted price   http://www.theatrebythelake.com
Trotters World of Animals - Home to hundreds of animals. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit. http://www.trottersworld.com
Ullswater Steamers - 19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater.
http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Whinlatter Forest Park - England's only mountain forest
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5gzlny