Trains to Keswick Beer Festival
Keswick Beer Festival takes place in the market town of Keswick, in the Lake District. It’s held on the grounds of Keswick Rugby club, which is near to the town centre. Festival goers will need to get to Keswick to begin the festivities.
The nearest train station to the festival is Penrith. A 40-minute bus service from here can take you to Keswick, or you can pre-book a taxi. Avanti’s closest station is Oxenholme Lake District station, and the two are connected by a 25-minute journey. Services run to Oxenholme often from destinations like London Euston, Glasgow and Edinburgh. From Oxenholme station, Keswick is around an hour away by car.
If you decide to drive to the Keswick festival, the town is also easy to reach by car. Keswick is located around 16 miles from the M6. At Junction 40 travellers should head west towards Keswick and Cockermouth. Parking is available throughout the town, but be aware that the festival may mean that car parks are busier than usual.
What to do at Keswick Beer Festival
The main focuses of Keswick Beer Festival are great beer, great live music and a great atmosphere. Locals and tourists alike gather to enjoy a perfect combination of all three aspects.
At the festival, visitors can sample delicious beers and ciders from a wide array of breweries. There are lots of options from local breweries and craft producers, ensuring the event is as community-focused as possible. Try a few over the weekend to find your new favourite.
Visitors can also chill out and enjoy some live music, with a line-up of fantastic entertainment planned. For 2025, Friday’s line-up includes Solomon, Katy Wear Band and Boomin’. Saturday’s entertainment is Redhanded Siren, Sneaky Finch and Kasios. Festival goers can soak up the atmosphere with friends and family.
About Keswick Beer Festival
Keswick Beer Festival began as a small event back in 1997, and today, it brings almost 6,000 beer lovers to the town of Keswick. A well-loved festival, visitors often return every year. The festival always takes place on the first weekend in June. 2025’s dates are the 6th and 7th of June.
It’s the biggest beer festival in the North, with a huge array of beers, ales and ciders to taste. The event is popular and sells out every year, so it’s a good idea to buy tickets well in advance. They are often on sale starting as early as December.
Kewick Beer Festival tickets vary in cost. Friday tickets cost £20, Saturday tickets £25, or a weekend ticket is £42. You can also sponsor a beer and get a weekend sponsor ticket for the event, priced at £125.
Ways to save on your train ticket to Keswick Beer Festival
With Avanti West Coast, there are plenty of easy ways to save money on train travel. For example, booking your tickets in advance. Dates for the Keswick Beer Festival are confirmed ahead of time, so there’s no reason not to book your journey ahead of time too. Booking an Advance Ticket means that you’re guaranteed the cheapest tickets possible. To make sure you never miss out on early release tickets, set up a Priority Ticket Alert.
Railcards are another foolproof way to save money on your journey to Keswick Beer Festival. For just £30 a year, card holders can benefit from savings of 1/3 on train travel. There are lots of card types to choose, from 16-25 Railcards to Family & Friends Railcards so there’s something for everyone.
You can also opt to travel at off-peak times. There are lots of benefits to purchasing an Off-Peak Ticket. Not only can you find cheaper tickets, you can enjoy a quieter journey with more space in the carriage.
Get the app
Use the helpful Avanti West Coast app for even simpler train travel. With the app, travellers can find, book and track a chosen journey from their smartphone with ease. Another money-saving benefit of the app is that you’ll be offered the cheapest train tickets possible by booking directly with Avanti. Try it for yourself, download the app today.
