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Keswick Ministries exists to refresh God’s people with joy in Christ Jesus.

What to expect

The Convention is located at The Pencil Factory in Keswick. It's free of charge and open to everyone. There is no need to register so you can come and go as much as you like. Each summer has a particular theme which is explored across three weeks. Each week has a unique programme and set of speakers, with a morning Bible teaching session, seminars, and an evening celebration. Kids & Youth have their own groups which follow the same parts of the Bible as the adults. The afternoons are free for enjoying the local area.

Morning sessions

Each morning we come together in the Main Tent with thousands of others for our main Bible teaching and sung worship. As we encounter God and his goodness through his word, our hearts are refreshed, we understand what the gospel means for our lives, and we are encouraged to live out our faith.

Seminars and workshops

Every morning choose from a selection of varied speakers covering different topics. Seminars run Monday to Friday, some as two-day tracks, and some as four, except for Wednesday morning when a guest speaker will deliver the Keswick Lecture.

Afternoons

There are always optional activities going on in the afternoons like concerts or theatre performances, or sessions run by mission partners in our Base Camp mission exhibition.
There’s also time to rest and reflect, and explore the stunning surroundings of Keswick and the Lake District.

Evening Celebrations

In the evenings we come together again in the Main Tent, sing in worship and hear from guest speakers who open up the Bible with us. We’ll also be hearing about what God is doing around the world through various mission partners.

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Outside of the sessions

Come and meet agencies that are working for the gospel around the world. If you’re a mission partner agency,  find out more about having a stand at the exhibition.

The exhibition

Travelling to Keswick

Public transport

See links for public transport here

Car parks

Find more information on car parks here

More about Keswick

See a town map and more local information here

Our location

Where to stay

From hotels and B&Bs to camping, there are many great places to stay in Keswick, making it easy to plan your accommodation around the Convention.

We recommend finding and booking your accommodation as soon as possible, as places in the town fill up quickly. Read about accommodation providers through the Keswick Tourism Association here and check out our affiliated campsites below.

Crosthwaite Campsite

A short walk from the Convention site, Crothswaite campsite is a self-catering, all-age friendly pop-up campsite made available in farmers’ fields on the edge of Keswick. Available only for the three weeks of the Convention, you can bring your tent, caravan or small camper van and enjoy a week of camping with amenities including toilets, showers, water points, phone charging facilities, refuse, recycling and waste disposals. Bookings open in mid-February.

Springs Camp

Springs Camp is a pleasant walk from The Pencil Factory through Keswick town centre. Independently operated, this all-age friendly campsite has toilets, hot and cold water, showers, phone charging facilities, refuse points and waste disposals, as well as a marquee and picnic benches providing a covered communal space. Book a space for your tents, campervans or caravans.

More options from the Official Keswick Accommodation site

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Other helpful information

Dogs at Keswick Convention

Keswick town and local area is very dog-friendly with hospitality, shopping and attractions that welcome dogs, not to mention beautiful walks to explore the countryside. 

We do not allow animals on to the Keswick Convention site except for registered guide, hearing, or assistance dogs, including those in training. Our security team has a responsibility to check this on entry. Please bring the dog’s ‘Assistance Dog’s (UK)’ identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) with you. 

We do not allow emotional support animals on the Convention site. For dog owners wishing to watch a relay of the Main Tent sessions, Keswick Methodist Church will be live-streaming Bible Readings and Evening Celebrations throughout the Convention weeks. This venue is dog-friendly for all sessions except for Sunday morning church services.

Security and stewarding

Our trained stewards and security team are on site to welcome and assist you, as well as to keep all our visitors safe. You will find stewards across the site and venues wearing hi-vis vests. They can communicate with all other teams, so please ask them for any assistance you may need. You can bring bags with you onto the site. Our security screening will alert our team if anything you’re carrying needs to be checked. Bags over a certain size and other items may cause an automatic check to be carried out.

Our security team is based at the Convention entrance. You can expect to see all types of police around the site at various times of the day. They are there to support us in delivering a safe and successful event and to make you feel safe.

FAQs

Keswick Convention 2026: 

Week 1: Saturday 18 – Friday 24 July 2026

Week 2: Saturday 25 – Friday 31 July 2026

Week 3: Saturday 1 – Friday 7 August 2026

Keswick Convention 2027:

Week 1: Saturday 17 – Friday 23 July 2027

Week 2: Saturday 24 – Friday 30 July 2027

Week 3: Saturday 31 July – Friday 6 August 2027

Week 1: Andy Robinson

Week 2: Sam Allberry

Week 3: Michael Reeves

Other programme information will be available throughout the year.

Keswick Convention 2026: 

Week 1: Ben Slee

Week 2: EMU

Week 3: Joyful Noise

Keswick Convention takes place annually, bringing together thousands of like-minded Christians to worship, engage with the Bible and enjoy the beauty of Gods creation.

We offer a wide programme of activities and events. You can choose whatever you would like to attend. Explore the ‘Convention’ menu above to find out what’s on offer and how you can get involved.

This summer’s programme will be released closer to the event.

The Pencil Factory
Carding Mill Lane
Keswick
CA12 5NG

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Through the generosity of our supporters, we are able to make the Convention freely available to all, including Kids & Youth activities (except for occasional ticketed concerts).

We estimate that it costs about £180 for an adult to attend the Convention for a week. We recognise that some people can’t give this much, whilst others may be able to give much more. Everyone is equally welcome. During the Convention, we provide opportunities for people to contribute as they feel able. You can also make a gift here to support the Convention. 

No registration or booking is required to attend the event, except for those attending the Kids & Keswick Youth programme.

You can find more information about the Kids & Youth programme here.

There is an on-site crèche with a TV relay, so parents with little ones aged 0-3 can listen to the Morning Bible Readings, the Evening Celebrations, and the Keswick Lecture. Parental supervision is required at all times. Baby changing facilities are available.

On the Convention site, there is a relay venue in Base Camp. This is a smaller seating space and a quieter venue during meeting times.

Keswick Methodist Church will be relaying Bible Readings, Evening Celebrations, Main Tent seminars, and the Keswick Lecture throughout the three weeks. The premises are fully wheelchair accessible, have a loop system, are suitable for the visually impaired, and are dog-friendly.

Watch on YouTube – All Main Tent sessions on Livestream and seminar sessions on catch-up following the event.

We don’t keep a list of accommodation in Keswick; however, we do have a shortlist of places to help you start your search on our Plan Your Visit page.

There is allocated seating inside the main tent towards the stage, where a BSL signer is also available. There is also allocated seating at the back of the Main Tent. Stewards will be able to help you locate these areas on arrival.

The relay venue in Base Camp is also wheelchair-user-friendly.

No, it is not possible to park at the Convention site during the Convention. If you are driving into town, please use the existing town car parks: Car Parks (keswick.org) Disabled Parking will be available on the Rawnsley site, on a first-come, first-served basis for Blue Badge holders.

No, it is not possible to park at the Convention site during the Convention. If you are driving into town, please use the existing town car parks: Car Parks (keswick.org)

Disabled parking will be available on the Rawnsley site, on a first-come, first-served basis for Blue Badge holders.

A loop system operates in the three main venues and at most seminar venues. At the main venue, those wishing to benefit from BSL Interpreters can sit in the designated area in front of the platform.

Large Print and Braille are available for Main Tent meetings. Please ask a member of the Welcome Team or Convention Reception for a copy.

You’ll find a warm welcome at the Convention Reception, next to the Main Tent, during site opening hours. The team will be happy to answer any questions.

Our trained stewards and security team are on site to welcome and assist you, as well as to keep all our visitors safe.

You will find stewards across the site and venues wearing hi-vis jackets. They can communicate with all other teams, so please ask them for any assistance required.  Our security team is based at the Convention entrance.

You can expect to see all types of police around the site at various times of the day. They are there to support us in delivering a safe and successful event and to make you feel safe.

Yes you can. Our security screening will alert our team if anything you’re carrying needs to be checked. Bags over a certain size and other items may cause an automatic check to be carried out.

Keswick town and local area is very dog-friendly with hospitality, shopping and attractions that welcome dogs, not to mention beautiful walks to explore the countryside. 

We do not allow animals on to the Keswick Convention site except for registered guide, hearing, or assistance dogs, including those in training. Our security team has a responsibility to check this on entry. Please bring the dog’s ‘Assistance Dog’s (UK)’ identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) with you.

We do not allow emotional support animals on the Convention site. For dog owners wishing to watch a relay of the Main Tent sessions, Keswick Methodist Church will be live-streaming Bible Readings and Evening Celebrations throughout the Convention weeks. This venue is dog-friendly for all sessions except for Sunday morning church services.

Accessible song words and speaker notes

Song words and speaker notes in large font and braille are available as requested at the Convention reception.

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