The Ship Inn

No. 1766 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 697 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 19.8 km from Keswick, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A pub called The Ship Inn.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
thedovenbyship.co.ukOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Six CastlegateGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
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Violet Bank holiday Home ParkStay, 15 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Black Bull16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
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Castle Bar16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
JB Banks Ironmongers16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Croft Bowling Club16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkRainy day
Cockermouth Leisure Centre and Pool16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkRainy day
The Kirkgate Centre16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkArt and galleries