Windermere Marathon
Take on one of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, showcasing the natural beauty of the lakes. The stunning Windermere Marathon route heads anticlockwise around Lake Windermere, passing […]
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Grasmere Rushbearing
Six Costumed Rush Maidens carry a white sheet holding the strewing rushes while the rest of the procession carries various rush-based flower-covered “Bearings”
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Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, […]
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Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
Ulverston’s Dickensian Christmas Festival is managed and operated by an independent local committee of unpaid volunteers on a non-profit making basis; it is funded by fund raising efforts throughout the […]
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Ambleside Christmas Lights Switch On
The event starts around 10.30 am with the first steamer ready to set off on the lake in search of Santa. Other events happening throughout the day in the village. […]
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Westmorland County Show
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 30,000 […]
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Chill Swim
Chillswim Windermere 2025 will take place on Saturday 6th September. It’s the longest swim in England and a unique chance to swim the full 11 mile length with all of […]
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Lakeland Country Fair
The Lakeland Country Fair takes place at Torver, near Coniston, in the beautiful countryside looking across to the Coniston fells and Coniston Old Man. It is easily accessible, at Little […]
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Rusland Valley Horticultural Show
The marquees are filled with exhibits of horticulture, home produce, handicrafts, photography and film. On the sports field there are fell races, track races plus many other events such as […]
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Ambleside 50K
The Ambleside 50K on 17 September 2023 is a trail race through some of the most spectacular scenery the Lake District has to offer. Starting from Rothay Park in Ambleside, […]