LOCATIONS AND TRANSPORT
The festival takes place across three venues, two in Keswick and one near to Penrith. Please take care when selecting films that you've accounted for the travel time between locations.
Keswick Alhambra Cinema
36 St John's Street, Keswick CA12 5AG
The Keswick Alhambra Cinema is in the town centre, a short walk from the main square. Head out of the top left exit from the square (next to The Royal Oak Hotel) then follow the blue walking signs 100m up to the cinema.
Arriving at the Keswick Alhambra Cinema by Car
There is no car parking at the cinema, and the streets immediately around the cinema have double yellow lines. Parking is available across Keswick and is well signposted as you arrive in the town. The nearest public car parks are Bell Close, Central and Otley Road, but there are plenty of other car parks in Keswick and they typically have more spaces available at busy times.
Payment can be made in the central Keswick car parks by cash and by payment cards or using the Mi Permit parking app.
For full details of parking options in Keswick visit keswick.org/visitor-information/car-parks
Arriving at the Keswick Alhambra Cinema by Public Transport
The nearest train station is Penrith North Lakes from where buses run to Keswick. For details of public transport in and around Keswick head to keswick.org/visitor-information/gettingaroundkeswick and to check latest bus times head to stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
Theatre by the Lake
Lakeside, Keswick CA12 5DJ
The Theatre by the Lake is a five minute walk from Keswick town centre. Follow the blue signs for the lake.
Arriving at the Theatre by the Lake by Car
Lakeside Car Park is adjacent to the theatre and contains 235 parking bays, 14 disabled spaces and 4 coach bays. Payment can be made in the car park by cash and by payment cards or using the Mi Permit parking app.
The car park is extremely busy, particularly for matinee screenings 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. There are plenty of other car parks in Keswick, and the Rugby Club operates a car park that is just a short walk from the theatre.
For full details of parking options in Keswick visit keswick.org/visitor-information/car-parks
Arriving at the Theatre by the Lake by Public Transport
The nearest train station is Penrith North Lakes from where buses run to Keswick. For details of public transport in and around Keswick head to keswick.org/visitor-information/gettingaroundkeswick and to check latest bus times head to stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
Rheged
Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ
Rheged is a couple of minutes’ drive from the M6 (J40) at Penrith along the A66 towards Keswick.
Arriving at Rheged by Car
The 250-space car park is free for Rheged visitors, but if you plan on staying longer than 5 hours please register your number plate with a colleague in our café or deli to avoid a car parking charge. Once registered, you can stay for an additional 7 hours (max 12 hours total).
Arriving at Rheged by Public Transport
Regular bus services between Penrith and Keswick stop at Penrith North Lakes rail station and at Rheged. To check latest bus times head to stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
On Sunday 22nd March there will be a dedicated festival shuttle bus running between Keswick, Rheged and Penrith timed to coincide with film screenings at Rheged.