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Lakeside Car Park, Keswick
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Lakeside Car Park, Keswick

Large long-stay car park beside Theatre by the Lake and the Derwentwater boat landings.

ChargesUp to 2 hours £3.80; 3 hours £6.50; 6 hours £9.00; 12 hours £11.40. Coaches £22. Overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
OpeningOpen Monday to Sunday.
CapacityAbout 253 spaces
Accessible bays6
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Follow signs for Lakeside and Theatre by the Lake from Keswick town centre.

Local parking guide

About this car park

Lakeside Car Park is a major visitor car park south of Keswick town centre, next to Theatre by the Lake and close to Derwentwater.

It includes car, coach and disabled spaces and is useful for lake cruises, theatre visits and walks along the lakeshore.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 2 hours · Current operator tariff checked 1 August 2026£3.80
Up to 3 hours · Current operator tariff checked 1 August 2026£6.50
Up to 6 hours · Current operator tariff checked 1 August 2026£9.00
Up to 12 hours · Current operator tariff checked 1 August 2026£11.40
Overnight 7pm to 7am · Separate overnight parking charge£1.10

Payment: Cash, contactless, card, MiPermit mobile payment via MiPermit (location code 712223).

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets

Four coach spaces. Public toilets are located at the Lakeside area.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Direct access to Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Launch boat services and the Derwentwater lakeshore. Keswick town centre is roughly 500 metres away.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Central Car Park, Bell Close and other Keswick town-centre car parks.

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