Accessible tickets
Includes access to Big Top Live Music, daytime Tent Talks and Activities for you and free entry for a carer if needed.
Accessible Camping & Parking
Accessible Tent
Camping
Free Carer Ticket Available
Accessible Parking
Daily Parking Options
Accessibility Zone Exhibitors
Mobiloo toilet and changing room is available for the whole weekend.
AnyoneCan are providing accessible climbing and canoeing experiences
Accessible Canoeing
Canoeing is a wonderful sport, it is super accessible, offers a great sensory experience and allows you to view the Lake District from a completely different perspective. It is magic being out on the water looking up at the majestic mountains and only using a paddle for power.
Our Canoeing is accessible for all to have a go. We stabilise our boats using either outriggers or rafting 2 together to ensure they won’t capsize on the water. We have a variety of seating for those who want extra back support or great postural support.
This will all be on-site for you to look at and decide the best option with our guidance. We also have a mobile hoist for those who need to use it. Our sessions are low ratios and very chilled, for those who prefer a calm environment.
Accessible Climbing
Climbing is a great opportunity to explore new heights and see the festival from up high.
We have multiple ways to make climbing inclusive which may be as simple as a quiet 1:1 climb, having someone climb alongside to assist or we have a pulley system for those who require extra help to scale the wall. We have various styles of climbing harnesses including seated harnesses.
Climbing is very addictive, a good workout and a great exercise for stretching as you reach for the holds. We can help as little and as much as requested! Not sure if it’s for you?
Come and find us on our stall and we can chat through how it would work.
Inclusive Guided rambles!
National Trust & Experience Community are hosting a guided, inclusive ramble on each day of the Festival – see options from 1 mile to 6 miles.
Book your spot in advance. These events are free to attend.
Accessible General Information
We are putting facilities in place to make the runs, hikes, and cycle sportives as accessible as possible.
If you would like to take part in other events, eg the Aquasphere swims, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best facilitate this.
- The site is mainly an undulating field with a path running around the bottom of the field
- The Accessible Adventure Zone is by the main entrance, just off the path
- Access to the Festival Village is not ticketed, you need tickets to see the speakers and take part in the ‘have a go’ activities and access the Big Top. All of these have capacity limits and are accessed on a first come first served basis
- Evening speakers, in the Theatre by the Lake and Tent Talks, are ticketed
- Carer/support riders tickets are free and will be issued on proof of disability (DLA or PIP payment). Please order the paid for ticket and then email info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk with the proof of disability and your order number.
- Parking:
- Lakeside Car Park has 14 disabled spaces and operates on a pay & display basis – 3 hours free parking for disabled badge holders. This car park is open to the public and spaces cannot be reserved. There are toilets in this car park, including 1 disabled toilet. It is 300m to the Festival Village on tarmac
- Keswick Rugby Club is the dedicated car park for the Festival and can be booked in advance here. There are disabled parking spaces next to the entrance. It is a 1/4 mile to the Festival Village on tarmac and paths.