Theatre by the Lake is positioned in a uniquely beautiful lakeside setting. The lake is called Derwentwater and it’s a ten minute walk from the centre of the bustling Lake District town of Keswick. Across the road from the theatre is Crow Park from where you can get 360⁰ panoramic views of the mountains that surround the town, along with stunning views down the lake towards the exceptionally beautiful Borrowdale valley.
On foot: The Theatre is a five minute walk from the town centre of Keswick (follow signs for the lake).
Driving: Head to Lake Road and Lakeside Car Park.
Directions to TBTL are indicated by brown tourist road signs throughout Keswick. If Lakeside Car Park is full or closed check out Visit Keswick Parking options.
Public transport: The nearest train station (on the West Coast main line) is Penrith, about 17 miles from Keswick. The X5 bus service runs in both directions from Penrith to Keswick every day. Evening services are limited. Check bus timetables before you travel.
Taxis: Keswick has a limited number of local taxi services, and late-night taxis are rarely available without a booking. If you’re planning to travel to and from the Theatre by taxi, please arrange your journey in advance. Due to our rural location, it is generally not possible to get a taxi after an evening performance unless pre-booked well ahead of time. We strongly recommend booking both your outbound and return journeys at the same time to ensure you can travel safely after the show.
Lakeside Car Park is owned and operated by Cumberland Council and offers pay and display parking (cash and card payments accepted or payment via the MiPermit app). The car park is situated next to the theatre and contains 235 parking bays, 14 disabled spaces and 4 coach bays. Parking after 7pm costs £1.10.
The car park is extremely busy, particularly for matinee performances, with visitors to Derwentwater, Hope Park and Keswick town centre as well as the theatre. We advise planning in advance and arriving in plenty of time before performances.
Further car parks in Keswick can be found at Visit Keswick Parking options.
Excellent theatre worthy of a London or NYC stage. Bravo!
The best introduction to live theatre for my boy. Huge congrats.
