# The Puzzling Place, Keswick — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into a mind-bending world of optical tricks and holograms at this compact Keswick attraction, where gravity-defying rooms will have the whole family questioning reality. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/the-puzzling-place (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # The Puzzling Place Keswick Museum Square [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4553277204458725556&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Sam Heath](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104358838558476784316) **In short:** The Puzzling Place is an attraction in Keswick, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,060 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Puzzling Place Step into a mind-bending world of optical tricks and holograms at this compact Keswick attraction, where gravity-defying rooms will have the whole family questioning reality. ## What's nearby - Oxfam next door - Lakeland Spice Cuisine next door - Bryson's of Keswick next door - Skiddaw Hotel next door - Booths, Keswick 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Doreen Brown](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114520217389741647937/reviews) ★★★★★ This was definitely worth a visit while in Keswick. It kept my family entertained for an hour and a half. It's dog friendly too, so we could all go in together. We had family fun with lots to see and try, very interesting and plenty of interactive puzzles. At £4.75 each and no charge for my 2 dogs it was also good value for money. A lovely lady at the cash desk and gift shop. A lovely friendly atmosphere, I would definitely visit again. Just to add it was clearly marked as having no toilets, so best to go before you get there. It's very central and was only a short walk from the carpark. Thanx for a lovely time. There are steps up to the entrance and I don't recall any wheelchair access although you could check before you go. · via Google [Cpt Randlelwa](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110754664393214791003/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing value! Yes it’s only a few rooms but lots of fun to be had if you take your time and read and interact with everything. Cheap as chips too. · via Google [Mike Floate](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114774262900710634744/reviews) ★★★★★ Luckily I called in before visiting a local hostelry, a couple of the exhibits would have been quite challenging if I’d been there first! Inexpensive and a most enjoyable hour spent. A range of puzzles and illusions on display, each with good instructions (other than the nose-on-mirror one that didn’t work for anyone I saw trying) and then explanations as to the reason things happen. The angled room, jump-in kaleidoscope and one with beach hut doors appearing to open were especially good. · via Google [Dave Bowes](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116128396621446377890/reviews) ★★★★★ Great place to visit with children of school age, and good fun for the adults too! Well worth the entry fee, but when busy in keswick I would suggest pre booking, as there are queues at busy times, the children loved it and was well worth a visit 😀 · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487cdb6318f2dcdb:0x3f307d7e3fa560b4!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this attraction offers a wide variety of interactive and mind-bending illusions, providing great fun and photo opportunities for all ages. They also highlight the excellent value for money, friendly staff, and dog-friendly policy. Some reviews mention the exhibits can be dated. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 9, Museum Square, Keswick, CA12 5DZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.6012674%2C-3.1393187) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,060 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** No **Destination** Keswick [More attractions in Keswick](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions) ★ 4.4 (2,060 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [017687 75102](tel:01768775102) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Keswick **Postcode** CA12 5DZ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6RJV26+G7 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487cdb6318f2dcdb:0x3f307d7e3fa560b4!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487cdb6318f2dcdb:0x3f307d7e3fa560b4!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487cdb6318f2dcdb:0x3f307d7e3fa560b4!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Keswick Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Google does not list a wheelchair-accessible entrance at The Puzzling Place. ### Is there parking at The Puzzling Place? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact The Puzzling Place? 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