For shop-a-holics, Keswick is the Mecca for those interested in browsing or looking at the numerous outdoor clothing shops and galleries. Fortunately with a few exceptions, the town is free of multiple stores and thus offers a unique mix of items. The many outdoor clothing shops offer goods to satisfy any need, the range is truly stupendous. If you were unaware of the fact, we should inform you that Keswick is the outdoor capital of Britain. We list here just a few of the many establishments worthy of a visit.
Bookends - Main Street – Keswick (017687 75277)
Cosy bookshop offering a good range of books on the local area as well as everyday subjects.
C & C. A. Holmes - Lake Road Keswick (017687 73366)
Budget priced outdoor gadgets and gear, all the basics are here.
The Country Bedroom - Lake Road Keswick (017687 74881)
Quality household linens and fixtures & lots of ideas for the home.
Ye Olde Friars - Market Square - Keswick (017687 72234)
Everybody’s idea of what a traditional English Sweetshop should be.
Rathbones - Main Street & Market Square - Keswick (017687 72722 & 74900).
Family run walking shops providing personal service. Always crowded and very popular.
The Necessary Angel - Packhorse Court - Keswick (017687 71379)
Contemporary jewellery & Fine Art, make this an interesting place to pass a sigh.
Open All Hours - St John Street - Keswick (017687 75414)
A mini supermarket with a huge range of provisions & quality real ales.
Distant Shores - 41 Main Street – Keswick (017687 75558)
Afro & ethnic nic nacs from Africa & Asia full of things that you’ve never seen before.
Lake District Trading Company – Post Office Main Street – Keswick ( 017687 75127.
Everything for your computer, as well as stationery, camera film, maps, postcards, and coach tickets.
George Fisher – Borrowdale Road – Keswick (017687 72178)
Established by a Keswick climber 50 years ago, this must be one of the worlds most famous outdoor equipment stores.
Bryson’s of Keswick – Main Street – Keswick (017687 72257)
Champion bakers who make a mean Plum Bread. Call upstairs for a coffee and a slice, then buy a loaf to take home.
The Soap Company – Main Street – Keswick (017687 75900)
A recent ‘sweet smelling’ addition to Keswick’s retail environment. You think of an aroma for a bar of soap and they’ve beaten you to it.
Treeby & Bolton Lake Road – Keswick (017687 72443)
Enough china & glass to drive several bulls insane. Good selection of Moorcroft pottery and crystal glass.
Keswick Collectables – St Johns street – Keswick (017687 74928)
Seems to be open just like its neighbour across the road ‘Open All Hours’ and offers a wealth of high class bric a brac and antiques.
Peabodys - Lake Road - Keswick (017687 72740)
Need a snazzy pair of shoes to dance the light fantastic. Well, this is the home of frightfully fabulous, fantastic, famous, family shoes.
If you would like to nominate an establishment to be added to these pages email us at info@keswick-tourist-information.com and we will pay them a visit and see if we agree with your comments.
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