Lord's Island, Keswick

Name: Lord's Island
Address: Keswick, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Keswick

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Facts and practical information

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. Not only was there a fine house on this island but it also had a drawbridge which was used to cross to the mainland. ()

Coordinates: 54°35'13"N, 3°8'18"W

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Keswick United Kingdom

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Lord's Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Keswick Pencil Museum, Keswick
31 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...
0.4 miNW
Museum
Derwent Island House, Keswick
11 min walk • 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.
0.7 miSW
Tranquil lake with footpaths and boating
Derwentwater
18 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...
0.6 miN
Hugh Walpole, Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
16 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.
1.1 miN
Hugh Walpole, Museum, History museum
Keswick Museum, Keswick
30 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.
0.9 miN
City hall, Visitor center, Historical place
The Moot Hall, Keswick
25 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.
1.2 miN
Park
Fitz Park, Keswick
31 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.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Walla Crag, Keswick
20 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.
1 miN
Museum
Cars of the Stars Motor Museum, Keswick
25 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.
0.8 miW
Cafe
Lingholm, Lake District National Park
20 min walk • Lingholm is a country house just outside Portinscale in Cumbria, England.
1.1 miE
Campsite
Castlerigg, Lake District National Park
30 min walk • Castlerigg is an area of Keswick, Cumbria, England. Castlerigg is named after a hill in the immediate area. Until the early twentieth century much of the area, comprising a large part of Keswick, was owned by the family living at Castlerigg Manor. Nowadays the Manor is a Catholic youth centre and only owns its own buildings and gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lord's Island?

Nearby attractions include Derwent Island House, Keswick (11 min walk), Theatre by the Lake, Keswick (16 min walk), Lingholm, Lake District National Park (20 min walk), Walla Crag, Keswick (20 min walk).

How to get to Lord's Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lord's Island:

Bus

Keswick Park Hotel • Lines: 555 (26 min walk)
Greta Bank • Lines: 555 (26 min walk)