Derwent Island House, Keswick

Name: Derwent Island House
Address: Keswick, United Kingdom

#4 among attractions in Keswick

Top attraction, Museum

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Derwent Island House is a Grade II listed 18th-century Italianate house situated on the seven-acre Derwent Island, Derwent Water, Keswick, Cumbria, and in the ownership of the National Trust. It is leased as a private home, but is open to the public five days a year. The interior is classical in style. ()

Coordinates: 54°35'29"N, 3°8'41"W

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Keswick United Kingdom

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Day trips

Derwent Island House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Keswick Pencil Museum, Derwentwater, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Museum.

0.9 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Keswick Pencil Museum, Keswick
23 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Keswick within the scenic Lake District National Park, the Keswick Pencil Museum is a unique attraction that offers a deep dive into the history and art of pencil making. This quaint museum, though small in size, holds a special place in...
0.9 miS
Tranquil lake with footpaths and boating
Derwentwater
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the English Lake District, Derwentwater is a shimmering jewel of natural beauty that beckons visitors with its serene waters and picturesque surroundings. This tranquil lake, stretching over 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, is surrounded by a...
~1900 ftNE
Hugh Walpole, Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
10 min walk • Theatre by the Lake is situated on the shores of Derwentwater in the Lake District in Keswick, Cumbria, England. It opened in 1999, replacing the mobile Century Theatre, and was made possible by an Arts Council Lottery Fund Grant.
0.9 miNE
Hugh Walpole, Museum, History museum
Keswick Museum, Keswick
24 min walk • Keswick Museum is a local museum based in Keswick in the English Lake District, which exhibits aspects of the landscape, history and culture of the area.
1.2 miN
Church
St Kentigern's Church
31 min walk • Crosthwaite Parish Church is a church at Great Crosthwaite on the outskirts of Keswick in Cumbria, England. It is dedicated to St Kentigern and is the Anglican church of the parish of Crosthwaite. Since 1951 it has been a Grade II* listed building. The church has an evangelical tradition.
0.7 miNE
City hall, Visitor center, Historical place
The Moot Hall, Keswick
19 min walk • The Moot Hall is a prominent historic building situated at the southern end of Main Street in Keswick, Cumbria, England. It is Grade II* listed.
0.9 miNE
Park
Fitz Park, Keswick
25 min walk • Fitz Park is a public park in Keswick, Cumbria. Landscaped in the Victorian period, the park contains shrubberies and specimen trees, and provides open space for recreation.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Walla Crag, Keswick
30 min walk • Walla Crag is a fell in the English Lake District, near Keswick. The fell is a short walk from Keswick and overlooks Derwentwater.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Cars of the Stars Motor Museum, Keswick
20 min walk • The Cars of the Stars Motor Museum was in the English town of Keswick, Cumbria, and owned a collection of celebrity television and film vehicles. The museum opened in 1989 and closed in 2011.
0.4 miSE
Island
Lord's Island, Keswick
11 min walk • Lord's Island, which is one of the seven islands on Derwent Water in Keswick, Cumbria, England, got its name from the Earls of Derwentwater who used to live here.
0.5 miW
Cafe
Lingholm, Lake District National Park
13 min walk • Lingholm is a country house just outside Portinscale in Cumbria, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derwent Island House?

Nearby attractions include Theatre by the Lake, Keswick (10 min walk), Lord's Island, Keswick (11 min walk), Lingholm, Lake District National Park (13 min walk), The Moot Hall, Keswick (19 min walk).

How to get to Derwent Island House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derwent Island House:

Bus

Keswick Bus Station (19 min walk)
Keswick Bus Stn Stand 2 • Lines: 555 (19 min walk)