Keswick sits at the heart of the Lake District National Park, just a 20-minute drive from our training centre in Penrith via the A66. As one of Cumbria’s busiest tourism destinations, the town’s hotels, guest houses, restaurants, and outdoor activity providers all share a common need: properly trained staff who can respond confidently in an emergency. Cumbria Fire & Safety Training delivers accredited fire safety, first aid, and health & safety courses to Keswick businesses, either at our purpose-built Penrith facility or on-site at your premises.
Courses Available for Keswick Businesses
We offer a comprehensive range of training courses tailored to the industries that keep Keswick thriving. Our most popular programmes for local businesses include:
- Fire Warden Training — Essential for hotels, B&Bs, and any premises with a designated fire warden. Covers fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and extinguisher use.
- Emergency First Aid at Work — A one-day qualification recognised by the HSE, ideal for outdoor activity centres like the Keswick Adventure Centre where staff face elevated risk.
- Fire Safety Awareness — Suitable for all employees, giving them the knowledge to prevent fires and react appropriately if one breaks out.
- Manual Handling Training — Critical for hotel housekeeping teams, kitchen porters, and warehouse staff handling deliveries along Main Street and Lake Road.
- Food Safety in Catering — Required for the many restaurants, cafes, and hotel kitchens serving visitors to Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.
We also provide bespoke courses in business skills, team leadership, and customer service — particularly useful for hospitality managers overseeing seasonal teams.
Why Keswick Businesses Choose Our Training
- Just 20 minutes away — Our Penrith training centre is a quick, straightforward drive from Keswick along the A66, with free parking on site.
- Nationally recognised accreditations — Our courses carry endorsements from IFE, CPD, IATP, IIRSM, ILM, LASER, and RoSPA, so your certificates are respected across the industry.
- On-site delivery available — We come to you. Whether it’s a lakeside hotel, a boat hire office on Derwentwater, or Theatre by the Lake, we train your team where they work.
- 140+ online courses from just £15 — Perfect for topping up staff knowledge between in-person sessions, especially during the busy summer season when releasing staff is difficult.
- Backed by real-world expertise — Our sister company, Beacon Fire Protection, installs and maintains fire safety systems across Cumbria, giving us practical insight that goes beyond the textbook.
- Flexible scheduling — We understand Keswick’s tourism calendar. We can arrange training during quieter mid-week periods or outside of peak season to suit your rota.
Fire Safety Regulations for Keswick Businesses
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every business premises in England and Wales must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment carried out by a “responsible person.” For Keswick’s diverse business community, this has particular implications.
Hotels and guest houses — of which Keswick has dozens — must ensure that all staff understand evacuation procedures and that fire wardens are properly trained. The seasonal nature of Lake District tourism means new staff arrive each spring who need rapid induction training. Outdoor activity centres face additional challenges, as their premises often include equipment stores, changing facilities, and mixed-use buildings where fire risks can be overlooked.
Restaurants and pubs along Main Street and Lake Road must manage kitchen fire risks, while attractions such as the Pencil Museum and the many craft shops in the town centre need staff who understand how to evacuate members of the public safely. Derwentwater boat operators must also account for fire safety both on the water and in their booking offices and maintenance sheds.
Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, fines, or even imprisonment. Our training ensures your team meets every legal requirement with confidence.
How to Reach Our Training Centre from Keswick
Getting to Cumbria Fire & Safety Training from Keswick is straightforward. Head east out of town on the A66 towards Penrith. The dual carriageway takes you past Threlkeld and through the stunning Blencathra scenery before dropping into the Eden Valley. After approximately 17 miles, take the exit for Penrith and follow signs for Redhills Business Park. Our training centre is located at Unit 4b, Redhills Business Park, Penrith, CA11 0DT. The journey typically takes around 20 minutes, and there is ample free parking directly outside our building.
If you prefer not to travel, remember that we are happy to deliver most courses on-site at your Keswick premises. Simply get in touch to discuss arrangements.
Online Training for Keswick Businesses
For many Keswick businesses, particularly those managing seasonal staff across the spring and summer months, online training offers a practical solution. Through our partnership with VideoTile, we provide access to over 140 accredited online courses starting from just £15 per person.
Online courses are available in fire safety, first aid awareness, food hygiene, manual handling, COSHH, and many more subjects. Staff can complete training at their own pace, on any device, at a time that suits their shift pattern. This is especially valuable for Lake District businesses where weekend and evening work is the norm, and gathering the whole team in one room can be near-impossible during peak season.
Multi-site operators — for example, hotel groups with properties in both Keswick and Windermere — can roll out consistent training across all locations without the cost of repeated on-site visits. We also offer a free trial so you can see the quality of the platform before committing.
Book Your Training
Ready to get your Keswick team trained and compliant? We make it simple to get started. Call us on 01768 807258 or email info@cumbriafiresafetytraining.co.uk to discuss your requirements. We will recommend the right courses for your business, arrange convenient dates, and handle all the paperwork.
You can also browse our upcoming scheduled courses to find a date that works, or visit our contact page to send us an enquiry. Whether you need one person trained or an entire team, we are here to help Keswick businesses stay safe, compliant, and confident.