This gorgeous town is tucked inside one of the country’s most beautiful regions.
This gorgeous market town is a great place to explore(Image: chrisdorney via Getty Images)
One of the great pleasures of being on holiday is browsing the shops of wherever you happen to find yourself. Unearthing hidden gems or tasty local treats to take back home is one of the finest parts of any trip away.
Nestled in a stunning corner of the UK is a town boasting a market brimming with treasures that has been running for hundreds of years. The charming town of Keswick sits within the Lake District and is renowned for its breathtaking scenery – and naturally, its market.
Before the market as it exists today came into being, churchgoers would hold unofficial ones in the nearby church.
In order to regulate trading, the town was granted a Royal Market Charter in 1276 that gave it the legal right to hold a weekly Saturday market and an annual five day fair.
Today, the market continues to flourish and can be visited every Thursday and Saturday. There are roughly 60 different stalls to browse, selling everything from locally produced food and drink to vintage clothing and artisan gifts.
It’s not solely the market that makes Keswick such a wonderful destination. The town is also packed with stunning lakeside walks that burst into glorious shades of gold and orange throughout the autumn months.
As the leaves begin to turn, now is arguably the ideal time to pay Keswick a visit.
The market town sits in the northern section of the Lake District National Park, and ranks among the nation’s most stunning locations.
There’s an abundance of remarkable walks that highlight the area’s natural splendour. If you’re seeking panoramic vistas, then the Latrigg path is essential, winding up the hillside for three miles.
Upon reaching the top, you’re treated to sweeping views across Keswick and the neighbouring Derwentwater.
Another essential walk is the Castlerigg Stone Circle route which guides you along the former railway path, then up the lane towards the Castlerigg Stone Circle.
The stone circle occupies a natural plateau, and stands as one of Britain’s oldest stone circles stretching back to the Neolithic era.
Some of the 38 stones within the circle tower up to 10 feet high.