Theatre by the Lake, The Lake District
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Theatre by the Lake

Keswick & Derwentwater, The Lake District

Photos

Theatre by the Lake, photo 1 of 1

Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

About Theatre by the Lake

A producing theatre on the shore of Derwentwater with a 400-seat Main House and a 100-seat Studio.

Known for: Its own productions, including an annual Christmas show

Theatre by the Lake is in Keswick & Derwentwater.

At a glance

Address
Lakeside, CA12 5DJ
Area
Keswick & Derwentwater
Type
Producing theatre
Programme
Plays, Comedy, Kids & family, Pantomime & Christmas, Concerts & live events
Seats
About 400
Opened
1999
Website
theatrebythelake.com
Last checked
25 October 2026

Access

Step-free (reported)

According to the venue's own access page. Check with the venue before you go. Venue access page

The venue says: The venue describes level access points, a lift and accessible toilets on all floors.

Map

What's on at Theatre by the Lake

Dates and tickets are on the venue's own site; we do not list individual productions.

See the programme

  • Christmas production (A Christmas Carol) · Mid November to early January · source

Around Theatre by the Lake

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick & Derwentwater
Theatre by the Lake: about 1 min walkPhoto: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0
Keswick Launch, Keswick & Derwentwater
Keswick Launch: about 1 min walkPhoto: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0
Derwent Island House, Keswick & Derwentwater
Derwent Island House: about 9 min walkPhoto: The joy of all things, CC BY-SA 4.0

Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance. Each photo links to the guide page that lists the place.

Nearby

From the the Lake District guide, within 800 metres. Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance.

Sights

Eat & drink