We Are Hope Park & Cafe
One of the top ‘things to do’ in Keswick, a visit to Hope Park Games and Cafe is a must for all the family. Just a short stroll from the centre of the popular tourist town you will find our beautiful park with its stunning gardens, traditional games and activities, bird hide and nature trail, picnic areas and welcoming cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Our location really couldn’t be better! We are halfway between Keswick town and its stunning lake, Derwentwater. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, you’ll want to make sure you remember to bring your camera when you come to visit. Treat yourself to a delicious English Lakes ice cream from our kiosk whilst gazing at the mighty Skiddaw or enjoy a game of crazy golf with the beautiful Catbells as your backdrop. The views are incredible in every direction!
Hope Park History Of The Park
Hope Park has developed considerably since 1925 when the land was used for grazing the railway coach-horses which drew weary passengers from the busy Keswick station to the hotels in town.
Sir Percy Hope owned the land and began developing it into a miniature golf course. It was opened on 27th May 1927 by Mr. J. H. Taylor, who was the British golf champion at the time. Since then the park has become an important recreational area for both the residents of Keswick and the neighbouring towns and villages, as well as the increasing number of visitors the area welcomes each year.
The ornamental garden was once the private garden of Lady Hope. It was the wish of Sir Percy and Lady Hope that the inhabitants of Keswick and visitors to the town would continue to enjoy these recreational facilities. After his death in 1974 the Hope Park Charitable Trust took over the running of the park in his memory and it continues to thrive and delight visitors to this day.
Hope Park Map of the Park
The Bird Hide
Take a peek through the holes (there are lower ones so the kids don’t miss out) and see how many species of bird you can spot.
Visited by over 50 different species of bird you could see robins, tits, thrushes and woodpeckers, to name just a few.
Pitch & Putt
Our 9 hole course is a firm favourite with those who are looking for something a little more challenging than crazy golf.
Woodland Walk
Follow the trail and see what you can spot. Red squirrels, frogs, pheasants, deer and a whole lot more!
Crazy Golf
Our Crazy Golf course is one of our most popular activities and is great fun for people of all ages.
18 Hole Putting Green
Perfect for keen golfers who are looking to hone their skills or complete amateurs who just fancy trying something different.
Remote Controlled Boats
Our boating lake is a mini replica of Derwentwater, complete with two islands and jetties. Suitable for Children of all ages (including us children at heart).
Hope Park Popular Activities
With beautiful gardens, traditional games, scenic picnic areas, a bird hide and nature trail, a lovely dog-friendly cafe and an ice cream kiosk serving delicious English Lakes ice cream, there is something for all the family at Hope Park Games and Cafe. Whether you’re just passing by on your way to the Lake, you want to keep the kids entertained for a few hours or you want to spend time in nature surrounded by beautiful scenery, we have just the thing!
