Top Keswick Art & Culture

Are you looking for to discover the Lake District Landscapes at your own pace? Explore Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere with this affordable driving tour. Find out about a local eccentric who built a fort on Derwent Isle where he tried to reenact medieval battles, and how medieval Vikings and Monks shaped the Borrowdale valley. Hear from producer Martin Wilson, producer of Lake District Drives website. Do it all in three hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Begin your adventure at Honister Slate Mine, where you'll meet your guide and receive a safety briefing. Descend into the mine’s labyrinth of tunnels, witnessing first-hand the tools and methods used by generations of miners. Marvel at the scale of the underground caverns and hear captivating stories of the people who worked these mines, from the early days to the present. The tour is suitable for all ages and is designed to run in any weather, making it an ideal family outing or educational experience. The tour concludes back at the mine entrance, leaving you free to visit the on-site shop or explore more of the Lake District. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a family looking for adventure or simply curious about the region’s heritage, the Guided Mine Tour offers a memorable glimpse into the past and present of this remarkable site.