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Practical parking

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Keswick · Cumberland Council

Bell Close Car Park, Keswick

Large short-stay car park close to Keswick town centre, shops and cafés.

  • 30 minutes £0.70; 1 hour £2.00; 2 hours £3.80; 3 hours £6.50; overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
  • About 121 spaces
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Keswick · Cumberland Council

Central Car Park, Keswick

Large long-stay car park close to Keswick town centre, the market square, shops and Derwentwater.

  • Up to 2 hours £3.80; 3 hours £6.50; 6 hours £9.00; 12 hours £11.40. Overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
  • About 334 spaces
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Lakeside Car Park, KeswickOpen
Keswick · Cumberland Council

Lakeside Car Park, Keswick

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

  • Up 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.
  • About 253 spaces
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Surprise View Car ParkOpen
Keswick · National Trust

Surprise View Car Park

Small National Trust car park beside Surprise View near Keswick, with around 15 spaces and spectacular views over Derwentwater towards Skiddaw.

  • £7 up to 2 hours; £8 up to 4 hours; £9.50 all day. National Trust members park free when following the current member validation process.
  • About 15 spaces
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Keswick · Forestry England

Whinlatter Forest Main Car Park

Main visitor parking for Whinlatter Forest, its trails, visitor centre, café and outdoor activities.

  • Up to 20 minutes free; first hour £2.90; each additional 15 minutes £0.70; maximum all-day charge £14.
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Great Wood Car ParkOpen
Keswick · National Trust

Great Wood Car Park

National Trust car park outside Keswick, well placed for Great Wood, Calfclose Bay and walks around Derwent Water.

  • Pay by phone; check current charges on the operator website and signs on arrival.
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