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summer events in the Lake District

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June 24, 2024 · 10 MIN READ

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.

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summer events in the Lake District

Keswick Ghost Walks

where? Keswick Information Centre, 12-14 Main St, Keswick, CA12 5JR

closest resort? Keswick Reach

when? 27th July

time? 7.30pm – 9pm

how much? adults £10, concessions £8

other info:

  • various dates throughout the summer
  • Keswick has a history of murder, intrigue and tortured souls
  • find out all about it on the walk

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Solfest 2024

where? North Lakes Country Park, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4NQ

closest resort? Thanet Well

when? 22nd August – 25th 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

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Keswick Agricultural Show

where? Pump Field, Braithwaite Old Bridge, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TD

closest resort? Keswick Reach

when? 26th 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

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Evening Cruise at Windermere

where? Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

closest resort? Thanet Well

when? 24th May – 31st August

time? 7pm – 8.15pm

how much? adults £17.50, children £10.50

other info:

  • 75 minute long cruise
  • timed perfectly to catch the sun setting
  • small café bar on board

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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

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Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show

where? Dalemain Mansion, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB

closest resort? Thanet Well

when? 18th 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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