How to get to Keswick Mountain Festival

The Keswick Mountain Festival’s location is Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District. To get there, visitors have many transport options including by train, local bus services, or by car.

The Keswick Mountain Festival is an outdoor-focused event. With this in mind, it's recommended that visitors consider their carbon footprint when travelling to the site.

One of the best ways to do this is travelling by train. Our Avanti West Coast trains can take you along the West Coast to Penrith or Oxenholme station. Penrith North Lakes is the nearest station, with a distance of 17 miles between the station and the festival. You can get a 40-minute bus service from Penrith station to Keswick Bus station, or book a taxi.

Bus travel is another great option. With Cumbria’s bus fares capped at £2, it’s also very affordable. There are plenty of bus services you can look out for, like the X4, X5, 554, 555, 77, 77A, 73, 73A, 78 and 208.

Those driving to the festival can follow the postcode CA12 5DJ. You’ll need to take Junction 40 at Penrith for the North Lakes. Once arrived, you can park at Keswick Rugby Club or on Lake Road Car Park.

What to do at Keswick Mountain Festival

See the Lakes come to life by visiting Keswick Mountain Festival. The festival is an exciting celebration of the countryside’s beauty. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded outdoor adventurers in some of the UK’s most stunning scenery.

Festival-goers can enjoy a range of outdoor activities across the four-day weekend. These include running, cycling, swimming, hiking, caving, and more, which are all open for visitors to watch or take part in.

Once you’ve had your fill of the fresh air, you can listen to live music by local artists. You'll find them performing at the open-air stage on the lakeside or at the food and drink zone. This year's performers include names like Norman Jay MBE, Bez and High Fade.

Feel inspired by listening to some of the festival’s live speakers. These talks are included with your Keswick Mountain Festival tickets. James Peach, Clare Tomlinson, and Hetty Kingston are among some of the speakers joining for Keswick Mountain Festival 2025.

That's not all, as you can explore the Festival Village for a delicious meal and a couple of pints in one of Keswick’s pubs, cafes, or restaurants.

About Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick Festival started in 2007 is still going strong. The event is constantly adapting to improve and offer new and exciting experiences for its visitors.

The area attracts over 20,000 visitors a year and is also a haven for sports and adventure lovers. It's the ideal setting to try out new activities and enjoy music and arts in this rural part of the Lake District.

This year the festival will be held between the 16th and the 18th of May 2025. The festival is an opportunity to meet new friends, take on a fresh challenge or experience the beauty of the Lakes in early summer. The event also funds National Trust projects that make the surrounding countryside accessible.

Visitors camping at Keswick Mountain Festival can choose from an array of camping options. These include tent camping, bell tents or campervans. Be sure to book your camping tickets in advance so that you don’t miss out.

Ways to save on your train ticket to Keswick Mountain Festival

Experience the beauty of the Lakes for less by buying your Avanti West Coast train tickets in advance. Advance Tickets are a good way to be organised and pay less for travel. Choosing off-peak times outside of the morning and afternoon rush will also help you save.

To enjoy discounts of up to 1/3, make sure you add your Railcard at the checkout. If you don’t already have one, there are plenty of card options to choose from. Select the right one for you and save on train travel all year round.

If you’re taking the whole family along for the trip, make sure to check out our Family Train Tickets. Family groups of up to five people with at least one adult and a maximum of three children can save on train travel.

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