Lake District and Cumbria Events 2010
The Lake District and Cumbria have many special events, some of which can only be found in this area.
Submit your Event to our free Cumbria Events listings.
Email us your details.
It is recommended to check with organizers and/or web-sites to confirm dates and contents of the events before making arrangements to attend.
Ambleside Events 2010 |
March 20-21st - Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flower Show
Phone: 015394 32906
May 16th - Brathay Windermere Marathon
A fund raising event in support of young people by the Brathay Hall Trust. Enter this event and run a full circuit around England’s largest lake to raise money for several charitable trusts. The race is open to all above the age of 18 years.
www.brathay.org.uk
July 1st - Ambleside Rushbearing
A festival celebration associated with the ancient custom of annually replacing the rushes covering the earth floors of the church which were laid to provide warmth. A procession, led by “Rush Maidens” carrying reeds and sweet smelling grasses, wends its way through the town.
Phone: 015394 33433
July 29th - Ambleside Traditional Sports
This is one of the regions major events. Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, fell races, hound trails, cycling, traditional arts and crafts, displays, stalls, refreshments, and lots of fun for the children.
www.amblesidesports.co.uk
August - Rydal Sheep Dog Trials. Rydal Park near Ambleside.
Phone: 07980 622253
September 4-5th - The Great North Swim, Windermere
Take the challenge of the 1 mile open water course. Entries this year already exceed 7000. For details and entry form visit:
www.greatswim.org
Ambleside Tourist Information
Ambleside Holiday Accommodation
Appleby Events 2010 |
May 30-31st - Harness Racing
Holme Farm Field.
Phone: 017683 51375
June 3-6th - Appleby Horse Fair
One of the most celebrated events in the north of England. Travellers gather from countrywide to engage in horse and pony trade and for one week, a carnival atmosphere takes over the town. So much to see and do. A treat for all ages.
Phone: 017683 51177
www.applebyfair.org
July 10-11th - Appleby Carnival
Held at King Georges Playing Field
Phone John Coates: 017683 52800
Appleby Tourist Information
Appleby Holiday Accommodation
Barrow and Furness Events 2010 |
June 26th - Barrow Carnival
A colourful parade through the streets of Barrow
July 1st- August 1st - Barrow and Peninsula Walking Festival
A month long programme of walks and activities for all ages and abilities.
Barrow Tourist Information
Barrow Holiday Accommodation
Brampton Events 2010 |
June 2010 - Lanercost Festival
Cumbria's new and exciting music and arts festival set in the stunning grounds of Lanercost Priory.
www.lanercostfestival.co.uk
July 16-18th - Brampton Live
Held
at the William Howard Centre.
The biggest folk/roots festival in the north of England.
www.bramptonlive.net
July 17th - Cumberland County Show, Brampton
A large interesting array of agricultural machinery, animals, local arts and crafts, stalls and displays of Cumbrian traditions. An ideal family day out.
www.cumberlandshow.co.uk
Brampton Tourist Information
Brampton Holiday Accommodation
Broughton in Furness Events 2010 |
March 20-21st - Thomas and Friends
Arrive at Haverthwaite or Lakeside, and purchase your all inclusive ticket, which entitles you to unlimited travel on Daisy and Bulgy the bus. Thomas stories come to life in Haverthwaite yard, under the watchful eye of Sir Topham Hat and the local Constable. Miniature model steam train rides through the engine shed, puppets, magic, face painting and many more at Haverthwaite keep the children amused, as well as a fun filled goody bag, all included in your ticket. Ticket prices: Adult and children: £10.50; Family: £37.00 (up to 2 adults and 2 children). See www.lakesiderailway.co.uk for more details.
Broughton in Furness Tourist Information
Broughton in Furness Holiday Accommodation
Caldbeck Events 2010 |
May 28-29th - Ireby Music Festival
The picturesque village of Ireby is only 6 miles from Caldbeck where national, international and local musicians come together for a feast of world class entertainment in the main stage 500 seat marquee and at various venues throughout the village.
www.musicinireby.co.uk
Caldbeck Tourist Information
Caldbeck Holiday Accommodation
Carlisle Events 2010 |
October - The Great Cumbria Run. This event takes place through the city centre and surrounding hills. It is a half marathon in a British Red Cross sponsored event. Hurry and call now; places are going fast.
Call Emma on 07843346159 or email Esimpson@redcross.org.uk
November-December - Winter Lighting along Hadrians Wall
This winter lighting project is a further celebration of the areas heritage combined with a series of events and displays designed to enhance the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape.
www.hadrians-wall.org
Carlisle Tourist Information
Carlisle Holiday Accommodation
Cartmel Events 2010 |
Cartmel Races
May 29th - Evening meeting
May 31st
June 2nd
July 15th
August 26th - Evening meeting
August 28th
August 30th
Against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, it is possible to sample national hunt racing in its most original format. With it's party crowds and funfair, Cartmel rekindles the social gathering tradition of the original steeple to steeple chases.
www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk
June 4-6tht - Holker Garden Festival
Stunning displays of horticulture in the beautiful gardens of Holker Hall.
www.holker-hall.co.uk
July 24-25th - Cumbria Steam Gathering held on Cark Airfield, Flookburgh. This is a traditional fair with more than 1200 catalogued classic exhibits. Steam engines and commercial vehicles from days gone by. Classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and agricultural machinery. Arena displays. traditional fairground.
www.steamgathering.org.uk
August 4th - Cartmel Show
Livestock shows, arts and crafts, exhibitions, stalls and main ring displays. Every thing in the old traditions of the Lake District and Cumbria.
www.cartmelagriculturalsociety.org.uk
Cartmel Tourist Information
Cartmel Holiday Accommodation
Cockermouth Events 2010 |
June 4-5th - Keswick Beer Festival
2 days of musical entertainment.
The Keswick Beer Festival is a charitable fundraising event
organised by the Keswick Rugby Club and Keswick Lions Club
www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk
June 25-26th - Cockermouth Woolfest
An annual tribute to all things woolly!! Workshops, displays, produce, animals plus a tasty hog roast.
www.woolfest.co.uk
July 16-18th - CockRock
Cockermouth Rock Festival.
Buy the CockRock CD and help the local community raise money for the flood victims.
www.cockermouthrockfestival.com
Cockermouth Tourist Information
Cockermouth Holiday Accommodation
Coniston Events 2010 |
Coniston Tourist Information
Coniston Holiday Accommodation
Grange over Sands Events 2010 |
April 25th - Prom Art
An exhibition of arts and crafts on the promenade plus beautiful views across the bay.
www.promart.info
July - The annual Bay Search & Rescue Cross Bay fundraising walk.
Why not join us with your family and friends for a unique day out in the fresh air on Morecambe Bay. Your participation by gaining sponsors to do this will help raise vital funds for the Bay Search and Rescue Team which as an independent charity relies on annual events like this to survive. The team which is made up of volunteers and specialises in quicksand rescue do not get any Government funding and this is our major fundraising event of the year.
www.baysearchandrescue.org.uk
July 24-25th - Cumbrian Steam Gathering
The Vintage Vehicle Society presents from world wide, a range of steam vehicles plus a diverse range of entertainments featuring displays, stalls, local produce, and refreshments. A real carnival feeling to this very popular Lake District and Cumbria event.
www.steamgathering.org.uk
Grange-over-Sands Tourist Information
Grange-over-Sands Holiday Accommodation
Grasmere and Rydal Events 2010 |
Click here for Events and Exhibitions held by the Wordsworth Trust
July 24th - Grasmere Rushbearing Ceremony
Prior to the paving of the church floor in 1840, rushes were laid on what were then bare earth floors to provide extra warmth for the congregation. The custom of carrying rushes to the church has survived to become an annual event where a token amount of rushes, carried by six “Rush Maidens,” accompanied by a large procession, are taken to the church. Well worth seeing.
Phone: 015394 35326
August 12th - Rydal Sheep Dog Trials and Hound Show, Rydal Park
Fascinating display by dogs and handlers herding small groups of sheep across an open field to a small enclosure. Lots more to do and see on a day of traditional events featuring all that is best in the Lake District and Cumbria. Good family entertainment. Spectators are welcome at all events.
rydalshow.co.uk
August 29th - Grasmere Sports and Show
www.grasmeresportsandshow.co.uk
Grasmere and Rydal Tourist Information
Grasmere and Rydal Holiday Accommodation
Hawkshead Events 2010 |
April 24th - The PUMA Hawkshead Trail Race and PUMA Hawkshead Challenge is a 15km course through some of the most scenic and varied countryside in the Lake District.
www.lakelandtrails.org/hawkshead/index
August 24th - Hawkshead Agricultural Show
Cattle, sheep, horses, working dogs and pets compete for prizes in this beautiful Lakeland setting plus entertainment for all the family.
www.hawksheadshow.co.uk
Hawkshead Tourist Information
Hawkshead Holiday Accommodation
Kendal Events 2010 |
April 17th - Damson Day
A country fair set in the picturesque Lyth Valley at the time of year when the orchard blossom is in full bloom. Music, slides, climbing wall and face painting provide a fun atmosphere for an entertaining family day out.
www.lythdamsons.org.uk
May 29-30th - Country Fest
Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands near Kendal.
Independent food and drink suppliers from Cumbria and the North West display their products. The Fest aims to cover all aspects of the regions country life. There will be live music, country dancing, craft and trade stands, a wedding fair, sheep dog trials, terrier racing, children’s entertainment and birds of prey demonstrations.
www.westmorlandshow.co.uk
June18-19 th - Kendal Antiquarian Book Fair at the Brewery Arts Centre.
July 10-11th - Lakeland Rose Festival
This is the rose enthusiasts dream event and one of the biggest of its type in the country. Music, stalls, floral art exhibitions and more provide great family entertainment.
www.lakelandroseshow.co.uk
Phone: 01229 584926
July 4th - Westmorland Horticultural Society's Summer Flower Show at the Parish Hall, Kirkland.
Phone: 01539 741267
July 24-25th - Cumbria Steam Gathering. Cark Airfield, Flookburgh.
Phone: 015242 71584
www.steamgathering.org.uk
July 30th - August 1st - Kendal Calling
Held at Lowther Deer Park, this event has been described as one of the best indie music festivals in the region.
www.kendalcalling.co.uk
August 5th - Lake District Sheep Dog Trials, Ings, near Kendal
The skill of the dogs and their handlers cannot fail to impress and this together with displays of traditional sports, arts and crafts exhibitions and a variety of stalls and sideshows all make for an entertaining day out for the family. Phone: 015242 71584
August 14-15th - The Lakes Chilli Fest. Levens Hall.
Phone: 015395 60321
www.chillifest.co.uk
September 2-5th - Mintfest International Street Arts Festival.
The Mintfest is a colourful carnival featuring some of the worlds very best street entertainers. Jugglers and musicians take to the streets and parkland in a weekend of fun for everyone.
www.mintfest.org
Phone: 01539 822222
September 10th - 41st Kendal Torchlight Carnival
This is an annual parade of floats, classic vehicles and colourful bands which take to the Kendal streets for an evening of carnival fun.
www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk
November 18-21st - Mountain Film Festival
Kendal is by far the largest and most varied event of its type in Europe and it's the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK.
www.mountainfest.co.uk
Kendal Tourist Information
Kendal Holiday Accommodation
Keswick Events 2010 |
February 25-28th - 11th Keswick Film Festival
The Festival will start with the Party at the Theatre by the Lake for pass-holders and invited guests, followed by the opening film. We will then have our usual 30 + films over the next three days.
www.keswickfilmfestival.org
March 5-14th - Words By The Water
Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria is the centre for this exciting literature festival organised by Ways With Words. For 10 days writers and readers get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas.
www.wordsbythewater.org.uk
May 13-16th - The 19th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival.
Keswick's five-day festival will once again bring together many of the world's finest exponents of mainstream and traditional jazz. American and European stars will rub shoulders with a glittering array of Britain's top jazz musicians.
www.keswickjazzfestival.co.uk
May 19-23th - Keswick Mountain Festival.
Aiming to keep the spontaneity and excitement of the event going 2010 already looks to be full of surprises, new sporting events and a line up of inspirational speakers.
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
June 4-5th - Keswick Beer Festival
A range of almost 200 beers, wines and ciders for those with discriminating palates are to be found at the biggest festival of its kind in Northern England.
www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk
August 30th - KeswickAgricultural Show
Many special attractions. Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, poultry tent, vintage machinery display and much more.
www.keswickshow.co.uk
Keswick Tourist Information
Keswick Holiday Accommodation
Kirkby Lonsdale Events 2010 |
April 3rd - Whittington Races
Vale of Lune point to point 2pm Easter Saturday.
The first of six races will start at 2 pm. Pony racing at 1pm.
April 25th - Holcombe point to point 2pm Sunday.
The first of seven races will start at 2 pm. Pony racing at 1pm
www.whittingtonraces.co.uk
Barbon Hill Climb
May 8th - National A. (cars)
June 12th - National B. (cars)
July 17th - Motorcycles
www.westmorlandmotorclub.co.uk
Kirkby Lonsdale Tourist Information
Kirkby Lonsdale Holiday Accommodation
Maryport Events 2010 |
July 23-25th - Maryport Blues Festival
This is a not-for-profit social enterprise run by volunteers and features well known artists from the U.K. and North America performing in the main marquee and local groups playing in many of the town’s pubs. A fine selection of ales on offer.
ww.maryportblues.com.
September 18th - Egremont Crab Fair
Lots to keep the family entertained in the town’s day of celebrations including the popular and amusing “Gurning” Competition. Faces to dream about!!
www.egremontcrabfair.com
Maryport Tourist Information
Maryport Holiday Accommodation
Millom and Haverigg Events 2010 |
Email tic@copelandbc.gov.uk for Millom and Haverigg event details.
Millom & Haverigg Tourist Information
Millom & Haverigg Holiday Accommodation
Newby Bridge (and area) Events 2010 |
March 21st - Adventure Challenge
Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge, Windermere. A series of challenges lasting three to five hours designed for teams of three, male, female or mixed.
www.trailplus.com
July 24-25th - Windermere Air show
A spectacular air display, all the fun of the fair, childrens entertainment and music for all in this special weekend for the whole family.
www.windermere-rotary.org.uk
July 24-25th - Cumbria Steam Gathering
Cark Airfield, Flookburgh. This is a traditional fair with more than 1200 catalogued classic exhibits. Steam engines and commercial vehicles from days gone by. Classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and agricultural machinery. Arena displays. traditional fairground. This years main entertainment is the PAVCC Field Gun Display Team, and not to be missed, the Sheep Show Shuffle- dancing sheep. Fully licensed bars, Made in Cumbria food and craft stands plus a French Street Market.
www.steamgathering.org.uk
September 4-5th - The Great North Swim.
Swim the one mile open water course together with what is expected to be 2000 other participants. For details and an entry form visit www.greatswim.org
Newby Bridge Tourist Information
Newby Bridge Holiday Accommodation
Penrith Events 2010 |
February 14th – 11th Marmalade Festival at Dalemain House.
www.marmaladefestival.com
Funky Feb Fun at Rheged: 15th – 19th Feb 2010 Monday 15th Feb Drop into the family fun room and make your own kite to fly on a cold, crisp, windy February day. All materials provided and you can even decorate your kite as bright and beautiful as you like. All you need to bring along is a grown up to lend a hand. Price: £3.00 per child Tuesday 16th Feb At this magical session for families, children will be able to get up close to these beautiful owls; you will meet, stroke and handle some of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful creatures. Be amazed at the grace of an owl as it flies silently to your gloved fist, in the care of our professional falconers. Price: £5 per child Wednesday 17th Feb Limited numbers to guarantee full participation. Discover objects that float through columns of air, marvel at the mystery of fireworks, watch in amazement as energy lights a ball of plasma, or wonder as water glows an eerie green! 1230 Air Blast: Discover the amazing properties of air and air pressure! Help the Mad Scientist to create a vortex, and 2 teams will race tornados against each other! They will even catch their own shadows. Thursday 18th Feb One suitcase can tell a thousand stories…especially when the suitcase belongs to this particular lady. Journey around the world with our well travelled friend as she regales you with tales of fishermen, fairies, feasts and beasts. Using only the contents for her suitcase she creates landscapes of mountains and jungles, costumes for shepherds and kings and finds unique ways to bring the stories right into the palm of her audience’s hands! The children are drawn into the performance by creating waves of water, becoming a royal army, discovering clever ways to hide their dancing fairies and organising a troublesome troop of monkeys. Price: £5 per child Friday 19th Feb Watch this fantastic family film on the biggest and best 3D cinema in the North West. When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities. Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion. Price: . £4 per adult, £2 per child and £10 family ticket Booking required for all events |
June 18-20th - Hutton International Horse Trials
www.huttonhorsetrials.co.uk
July 24th - Penrith Agricultural Show.
Come and enjoy a great day out plus free parking.
Phone: +44 (0)1931 713325
www.penrithshow.co.uk
July 30th-August 1st - Potfest in the Park. Hutton-in-the-Forest.
Displays by some of Europes most accomplished potters.
www.potfest.co.uk
September 12-13th - Hutton International Horse Trials
www.huttonhorsetrials.co.uk
Penrith Tourist Information
Penrith Holiday Accommodation
Ravenglass Events 2010 (See below for Muncaster Castle and Gardens dates) |
May 8-9th -
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Postman Pat and Jess the Cat visit the Railway.
www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
June 10-13th - Boot Beer Festival
Three traditional pubs host this entertaining three day event.
www.bootbeer.co.uk
September 18th - Egremont Crab fair
The “Gurning Contest” attracts visitors from far and wide to see the contestants attempt to contort their faces into the most outlandish form. This famous event plus many other attractions to keep you entertained.
www.egremontcrabfair.com
Muncaster Event Information 2010 February – Half Term week Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st – Fully open (Castle closed Saturdays) Description - Let the kids explore and play in 70 acres of gardens, visit this beautiful historic Castle, home to the Pennington family for 800 years, and on selected dates experience the magic of Darkest Muncaster Illuminations after dark as we transform the gardens with music and sound effects and a light and sound show on the Castle. All café and gift shop facilities fully open, (please note the Castle is closed on Saturdays) Darkest Muncaster dates 13th, 14th, 17th, 19th and 20th (Full price) Mid March – Mid June – Riot of Rhododendrons -Description – Explore 70 acres of stunning colour as the famous rhododendrons and azaleas turn Muncaster into a kaleidoscope of colour against the stunning back drop of the Eskdale valley April – Tom Fools Day Thursday 1st April – Description - Tom Fools Day fun! Come and join the mayhem as we have performances by the Fool of Muncaster 2009, Will Tease! Foolish Football with Muncaster mascot Max MeadowVole, score a goal and win a prize, free to enter. Pelt a Pennington, your chance to pelt a member of the family who live at Muncaster with wet sponges, eggs and flour bombs! Small charge, in aid of a local charity. April – Easter Family Fun Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th inclusive – Description - Will Tease – Fool of Muncaster 2009 will be here to entertain, and show why he was our Festival of Fools winner last year!! Please see our website for show times! Mid April – Mid May – Bluebell Heaven – Description –Acres of Muncaster’s woodland are filled with the ultimate soft carpet of bluebells. April/May – Feast of Flowers Friday 30th April to Monday 3rd May inclusive – Description - A weekend to celebrate Muncaster’s spectacular rhododendrons and azaleas at their best! A riot of colour throughout the 70 acres of gardens. This famous collection is home to some of the rarest rhododendrons in the world. RHS guided walk on Friday 30th bookings via Muncaster and RHS. There will be guided walk’s available with the Owner or Head Gardener, giving the enthusiast a chance to learn more on Saturday, Sunday and Monday FOC (see website for times) Flower arranging demonstrations and various displays will be taking place throughout the weekend in the Castle by Millom Flower Club. Celebrity chef John Crouch will be here on Sunday and Monday with ‘cooking with flowers’ demonstrations at 1.30pm and 3.30pm May/June – Festival of Fools Sunday 30th May to Thursday 3rd June inclusive – Description – The most Foolish Event of its kind! 5 Days of madness and mayhem as Jesters, Street entertainers and various colourful characters surround the Castle with much Tomfoolery! The Festival culminates with the International Jesters Tournament held on the final day when the Fool of Muncaster 2010 will be appointed from a cast of foolish hopefuls. Fair with children’s activities; face painting, side shows, and daily circus workshops for children of all ages. Bar and BBQ available. August – Summer of Fun – everyday in August – Description - Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August! Let the kids run wild in 70 acres, plus daily events such as a circus workshop and/or magic show. On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform. August Bank Holiday – 28th – 30th August 2010 -Medieval Muncaster – Description -Part of our ‘Summer of Fun’ in August, we’re turning the clock back to the medieval era here at Muncaster Castle! The Red Wyvern Society Medieval re-enactment group will be camped in the gardens with displays and demonstrations of life in medieval times, including armory, cooking and battle re-enactments! Experience living history with fun and festivities all weekend! October – Halloween Week Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st – Description - Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castle’s this Halloween? Ghost tours of this famously haunted castle sell out every year! (Pre booking), Dare you enter the Ghostly Grotto? Daily children’s activities include, face painting, crafts, games, magic show and talks on Halloween traditions. Darkest Muncaster illuminations with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, sound effects and music transform the gardens after dark, with our special guest fire juggler, included in day ticket price. For the adrenaline junkie, optional tours can be booked on the night - try our Ghostly Garden walks into unlit areas of Muncaster? Dare to take on the Scary Maze? Or a Mysterious Owl tour? Café and gift shop open until 8pm November/December – Christmas at the castle, Saturdays and Sundays from 20th November (except 25th, DM only on 26th) – Description - Experience the magic of Muncaster elegantly decorated for Christmas. The Castle will be elegantly decorated for this festive time of year and open on Sundays and additional dates 27th to 29th Dec. Darkest Muncaster Illuminations, with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland. Café and Gift shop open until late. December – Victorian Christmas tours Sundays in December (except 26th) plus 27th to 29th inclusive – description - Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient castle, lit by candle light and elegantly decorated for Christmas. While Lord Muncaster sleeps, sneak a peek behind the scenes, tall tails over a glass of his lordships mulled wine and enjoy a mince pie on this inclusive ½ hour tour. Guided by servants in period costume from 1885. Pre booking is essential. Darkest Muncaster Illuminations, with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland. Café and Gift shop open until late. Tour information: Halloween Castle ghost tours: Halloween prices are £6.00 per person for a tour ‘on the door’ with early bird offer of £5 per person from 1st June – 31st August with tickets going on sale on 1st June. (Prices are additional to normal admission). Victorian Christmas tours: Victorian tour prices are £7.50 per person ‘on the door’ with an early bird offer of £6.50 per person from 1st October until 20th November. The Lakelander - Vintage Steam Train Journey - Selected Saturdays from May until August |
Ravenglass Tourist Information
Ravenglass Holiday Accommodation
Seascale Events 2010 |
June 10-13th - Boot Beer Festival
A three day family event hosted by three traditional pubs.
www.bootbeer.co.uk
Seascale Tourist Information
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Sedbergh Events 2010 |
February 12-14th - Sedbergh Book Town Buzz
Throughout the weekend of 12th, 13th & 14th February the Book Town Buzz will present a selection of entertaining events and creative workshops that are designed to encourage children, young people and parents to read and write more within the family.
May 15th - Sedbergh Gala
A wide range of attractions at Lupton Field where the Gala entertainment will begin.
June 25-27th - Sedbergh Folkfest (Formerly The Dent Folk Festival)
The former Dent Folk Festival has been widely regarded as one of the best small folk festivals in the country, with a reputation for being very well organised and having a superb atmosphere. This popular festival had outgrown its original site and moved to a new venue on a stunning site under the Howgill Fells at Sedbergh. Following the success of the 2009 festival it was decided to change its name to better reflect where the festival is now held. The festival is still organised by the same dedicated team.
Sedbergh Tourist Information
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Silloth Events 2010 |
August 27-29th - Solfest.
August Bank Holiday Weekend. An award winning music festival that’s growing bigger and better each year. There’s something for everyone with a main stage, a dance tent and the dry stone stage. Solfest offers free camping, a licensed bar, food from around the world, healing area, beautiful sculptures, adult workshops where you can display your skills ranging from belly-dancing to wood-turning, a baby area and fire performances.
www.solwayfestival.co.uk
enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk
Silloth Tourist Information
Silloth Holiday Accommodation
Staveley Events 2010 |
June 5th - The PUMA Garburn Trail Race and Puma Garburn Challenge .
Starting in Staveley village, the course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Windermere and most of the Lakeland fells.
www.lakelandtrails.org/garburn/index
July 22-25th Summer Beer Festival
The Hawkshead Brewery summer beer festival in Staveley will be running from Thurs 22nd - Sunday 25th July 2010. Pete Lashley will be playing from 4-6pm on Saturday 24th July.
www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk
Staveley Tourist Information
Staveley Holiday Accommodation
St. Bees (Egremont) Events 2010 |
September 5th - Loweswater Agricultural Show
This is the 134th show to be held in the tranquil rural village of Loweswater, a few miles from St. Bees.
www.loweswatershow.co.uk
September 18th - Egremont Crab Fair and Sports, including the famous 'World Gurning Championships'.
Phone: +44 (0)1946 820693
www.egremontcrabfair.org.uk
St. Bees Tourist Information
St. Bees Holiday Accommodation
Torver Events 2010 |
Please see Coniston for more Events
August 15th - Lakeland County Fair
A feast of traditions, activities and displays including Herdwick sheep, dog shows, Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, fell racing, a horn blowing competition, trade stands, licensed bar, homemade food, children’s activities and all the fun of the fair. Don’t miss it.
www.lakelandcountryfair.co.uk
Torver Tourist Information
Torver Holiday Accommodation
Troutbeck Events 2010 |
Please see Windermere for more Events
Troutbeck Tourist Information
Troutbeck Holiday Accommodation
Ulverston Events 2010 |
February 5-13th - Word Market. Coronation Hall, Ulverston.
Phone:
01229 587140
Julyth - Furness Tradition Festival Weekend.
The Annual Furness Tradition Festival takes place in and around the centre of the old Market town of Ulverston.
There will be a Friday evening gathering event, sessions, ceilidhs, crafts and dancing displays in the town market place, concerts, workshops and more.
www.furnesstradition.org.uk
July th - Summer Buddhist Festival
Conishead Priory
www.conisheadpriory.org
September 2-4th - Ulverston Beer Festival.
www.furnesscamra.co.uk/beer_fest.htm
Septembe4-18th - Ulverston Charter Festival.
Phone: 01229 587120
November 27-28th - Dickensian Festival
Costume competitions, a wide range of entertainment, traditional fairground and a Christmas Market.
www.dickensianfestival.co.uk
Phone: 01229 587120
Ulverston Tourist Information
Ulverston Holiday Accommodation
Whitehaven Events 2010 |
March 25th - Easter Crafts
Fun Easter Crafts for the under 5s.
10:30 to 11:30. Booking Essential. £2 per child.
The Harbour Gallery, The Beacon.
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
June 25-27th - Whitehaven Maritime Fest
The big day will be an Armed Forces Day
Whitehaven Tourist Information
Whitehaven Holiday Accommodation
Wigton Events 2010 |
May 28-29th - Ireby Music Festival
The most intimate of Cumbria's music festivals.
www.musicinireby.co.uk
June 12th - Aspatria Gala Day.
Carnival Parade,
fun fair and other attractions at Aspatria Rugby Club. A Family Fun Day.
August 27-29th - Solfest in nearby Silloth
This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet with a huge choice of all round family entertainment.
www.solwayfestival.co.uk
Windermere and Bowness Events 2010 |
May 16th - Brathay Windermere Marathon
This is a fund raising event in support of young people by the Brathay Trust. By entering this event, runners tackle a full circuit of England’s largest lake thus raising money for several charitable trusts. The race is open to all above the age of 18 years.
Phone: 015394 42895
www.brathay.org.uk
July 24-25th - Windermere Air show
A spectacular air display, all the fun of the fair, childrens entertainment and music for all in this special weekend for the whole family.
www.windermere-rotary.org.uk
September 4-5th - The Great North Swim.
Swim the one mile open water course together with what is expected to be 2000 other participants. For details and an entry form visit www.greatswim.org
Windermere and Bowness Tourist Information
Windermere and Bowness Holiday Accommodation