Keswick: A Town for Tourists?
Keswick is a popular settlement for contrasting locality and tourism studies. The module begins in the Moot Hall Information Centre, where pupils are encouraged to look at how tourism has affected the town. Fieldwork enables children to explore at first-hand, discovering if it is a 'town for tourists' by surveying the streets and lakeshore of Derwentwater.
Location: Keswick
Duration: Half day - 2 hours and 30 minutes
Supports John Muir Award
These activities can contribute to the Discover and Explore challenges of a John Muir Award.
This is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment in a spirit of fun and adventure. It's non-competitive and open to all.
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