summer events in the Lake District
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Make the most of the upcoming months during your staycation to the Lake District.
Whether you are from the area or booking a holiday with us at one of our resorts it will be useful for you to know about any events that are coming up during the summer months. So, we’ve done the research for you and put together this list of various events suitable for groups of all types, have a read and see which ones take your fancy ready for your trip.
Keswick Ghost Walks
where? Keswick Information Centre, 12-14 Main St, Keswick, CA12 5JR
closest resort? Keswick Reach
when? 7th June – 22nd December
time? 7.30pm – 9pm
how much? adults £10, concessions £8
other info:
- various dates throughout the year
- Keswick has a history of murder, intrigue and tortured souls
- find out all about it on the walk
Solfest
where? North Lakes Country Park, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4NQ
closest resort? Thanet Well
when? 21st August – 24th August
time? 10am – 11pm
how much? adults from £37.45, children from £10.95
other info:
- Cumbria’s award winning family festival
- live music and arts
- plenty of fun for everyone
Keswick Agricultural Show
where? Pump Field, Braithwaite Old Bridge, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TD
closest resort? Keswick Reach
when? 25th August
time? 9am – 5pm
how much? adults £10, children £2, seniors £5
other info:
- full day entertainment for everyone
- plenty of events in the main ring
- food and drink also available
Evening Cruise at Windermere
where? Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE
closest resort? Thanet Well
when? 23rd May – 31st August
time? 7pm – 8.15pm
how much? adults £18.40, children £11.10
other info:
- 75 minute long cruise
- timed perfectly to catch the sun setting
- small café bar on board
Rewild Your Inner Child
where? Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4RD
closest resort? Keswick Reach
when? 1st August – 30th August
time? 10am – 5pm
how much? adults £13.95, children £11.95, concession £12.95
other info:
- immerse yourself in the world of wildlife
- learn all about the endangered animals
- great family day out for everyone
Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show
where? Dalemain Mansion, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB
closest resort? Thanet Well
when? 17th August
time? 11am – 4pm
how much? tickets £10
other info:
- over 800 cars and plenty of spectators
- full day packed with entertainment, arena displays and more
- held at Dalemain Mansion
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