Local information

Nearest Accident and Emergency Unit: Cumberland Infirmary: Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Nearest surgery: Castlehead Medical Centre, Castlehead Close, Off Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DB. Tel: 017687 72025. 

or Bank Street Surgery, Bank Street, Keswick, CA12 5JY. Tel: 017687 72438

Nearest Minor Injuries Unit: Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, CA12 5PH. Tel: 01768 245678. 

NHS Direct 0845 4647: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Dentist: Brundholme Dental Practice: 2 Blencathra Street, Keswick, CA12 4HP. Tel 017687 72096 

Pharmacies: there are three pharmacies in Keswick: Boots and the Co-operative Pharmacy on the Main Street, and Murrays Pharmacy on Station Street.

Outdoor equipment

There are so many outdoor equipment shops in Keswick! You will find many of the big-name chain stores, such as Cotswold Outdoor and Blacks, but there are also several independent specialist shops, such as George Fisher, Needle Sports, KIng Kong, and Rathbones.

Groceries

Booths Supermarket: this is the biggest food shop in Keswick. It sells a wide range of locally produced food and drink. It is open every day but shuts at 4pm on Sundays.

Co-op mini-store: this is open every day but shuts at 4pm Sundays.

Open all hours: located in St John's Street, opposite the Alhambra Cinema and The Square Orange, this shop does what the name says, up until 10pm! It stocks lots of local ales.

Keswick Main Street market on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Worship

Here is a link to the local places of worship:

http://www.keswick.org/visitor-information/local-information/religious-services/

 

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Keswick
Cumbria
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