Keswick.net FAQs
Quick answers about the site, listing a business and adding events.
About Keswick.net
What is Keswick.net? +
Keswick.net is an independent local guide to Keswick and the northern Lake District. It lists places to stay, eat and drink, things to do, shops, services and trades, with events, live webcams and visitor information alongside.
Who runs Keswick.net? +
Keswick.net has been an independent guide to Keswick since 2001. The website is managed by KCS, a Cumbria-based web company.
Which areas does Keswick.net cover? +
Keswick and the surrounding area, including Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite, Borrowdale, Threlkeld, Thirlmere, Grasmere and Ullswater. Each area has its own page.
Are there live webcams of Keswick? +
Yes. The webcams page shows live views of Keswick town centre, Derwentwater, Skiddaw and Blencathra. If a camera is temporarily offline the page tells you.
Listing your business
How much does it cost to list my business? +
Adding a standard listing is free. Create an account, add your business details and photos, and submit it for review.
How do I add my business to Keswick.net? +
Register for a free account, then choose to add a listing. You will need a description, contact details, opening hours or prices where relevant, and at least one photo. Listings are checked before they go live.
Do I need a photo to submit a listing? +
Yes. Every listing needs at least one photo before it can be submitted, so visitors always see something real. You can add more at any time.
Can I list more than one business? +
Yes, an account can hold up to three listings. If you need more, get in touch and we will help.
How do I update my opening hours, prices or photos? +
Log in to your dashboard, open the listing and edit it. Changes show on the site once saved.
Can I get a featured listing? +
Featured listings, which appear more prominently on the homepage and in category pages, are coming soon. Get in touch through the contact page if you would like to hear when they launch.
Events and Made in Cumbria
How do I add an event to Keswick.net? +
Log in and add the event from your dashboard, or use the Share Your Keswick Knowledge form. Events linked to a business also appear on that business listing.
What does Made in Cumbria mean? +
Made in Cumbria marks producers and makers whose products are made in Cumbria. Verified producers show a Made in Cumbria badge on their listing and appear in the Made in Cumbria section of the homepage.
How do I get the Made in Cumbria badge? +
Tell us on your listing that your products are made in Cumbria. We check the claim and add the badge once it is verified.
Getting in touch
How do I contact Keswick.net? +
Use the contact page or email [email protected]. We aim to reply within one working day.
Still stuck? Contact us.