Events Diary
Lucy's Lake District Calendar of Events
Make a note in your diary to sample some of the traditional and more unusual events held throughout the year:
FEBRUARY 2008
Sunday 10th February 2008
Marmalade Festival (www.marmaladefestival.com)
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria
10am – 4pm
At the heart of the world's first marmalade festival is the competition to find the best marmalade. In recognition of the many different varieties, textures tastes and the many makers of this wonderful English breakfast delight there will be a range of categories. Judges will include Annette Gibbons, the Head Chef of Sharrow Bay Hotel and the Masters of the Fruiterers and Gardeners.
On Sunday 10 Feb, the house will be open for viewing and tasting and there will be an opportunity to see the world's most expensive jar, valued at £5000.
The festival will bring artisan food producers to Dalemain to stage a banquet of aromas with cookery demonstrations including celebrities such as Ivan day, Food & Co and Annette Gibbons.
There will be all day breakfasts, lunches, marmalade scones and marmalade and whisky ice cream.
The proceeds of this event will go to Hospice at Home and the Hospice at Home cookery book will be launched at the festival. There will be a Paddington Bear tent with stalls and activities for children. prior to the day there will be a series of gastronomic occasions to suit all tastes including a candle-lit dinner and lecture about the History of Marmalade, a RHS lecture, Totally Tropical, the celebration and launch of Paddingotn Bear's birthday.
MARCH 2008
Saturday 1st March 2008
Malcolm Wilson Rally(www.malcolmwilson.co.uk)
Cockermouth
8.15am – 9pm
Motor stage rally, part of National Championships governed by MSA. The start is at Cockermouth High Street and the competition takes place in Lake District forests. Motorsport at its finest.
Car park fee payable £5, foot spectators free.
Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flower Show
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March 2008
The Kelsick Centre, St. Marys Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria
Sat 12 noon – 5pm; Sun 10am – 4pm
Ambleside daffodil and spring flower show, classes for spring flowers and bubls, floral art, photography, handicrafs, cookery and children's classes.
Wednesday 19th March 2008 …until all the eggs are found!
The great Jemima Puddle Duck Easter Egg Hunt (www.hop-skip-jump.com/special_events.php)
World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness on Windermere
100 very special Easter Eggs will appear across Cumbria on 19 March. There is no need to climb, dig or delve, just keep your eyes peeled as you enjoy the Lake District countryside. Find one of the special eggs, which celebrate
100 years of Jemima Puddle-duck and you will win one of a range of amazing prizes.
Easter Eggstras
Friday 21st March 2008
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere
10am – 4.30pm
Brockhole is the place to be this Easter with Easter egg hunts, the Brockhole bunny and fun for all the family.
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2008
Spring Garden & Food Market (www.holker-hall.co.uk)
Holker Hall and Gardens,Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL
10.30am – 5.30pm
This Spring event bustles with delicious tastings, fabulous displays, fascinating demonstrations and great gift ideas. Come to Holker and meet some of the very best Artisan producers.Adult £2.50 for parking.
APRIL 2008
Tuesday 1st April 2008
Tom Fools Day (www.muncaster.co.uk)
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
10.30am – 6pm (most events taking place in the afternoon)
Tom Fools Day fun with mayhem. We have 2 jester performances by the Fool of Muncaster 2007, Paul Garbanzo. Foolish Football with Muncaster mascot Max Meadow Vole, score a goal and win.
Damson Day
April 2008
Low Farm, Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite, Kendal
10.30am – 4.30pm
Annual festival celebrating the damson orchards in spring and bringing damson products to public attention. Family day out, entertainment, food and craft stalls.
Admission Details: Adults £3, children under 12 free.
015395 68599
Astral Circus
Sunday 6th April 2008
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere
11am – 4pm
Meet our popular courtyard entertainer for fun and frivolity. Two performances, one morning and one afternoon. Also balloon sculptures to amuse all.
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th April 2008
The Ninth Keswick Film Festival (www.keswickfilmfestival.org)
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Starting as usual with the opening party Gala Screening for passholders and invited guests on the Thursday evening, followed by three more days of films, filmmakers, workshops and all the fun of the Festival happening at the theatre and the Alhambra.
Friday 18th – Sunday 20th April 2008
Lakeland Trails Festival (www.lakelandtrails.org)
Hawkshead Village, Cumbria
10.30am – 6pm (most events taking place in the afternoon)
Fri 18 Apr 2008 17:00 to 22:00
Sat 19 Apr 2008 08:30 to 22:00
Sun 20 Apr 2008 09:00 to 14:00
Festival of running and walking, on Hawkshead Hall Showground and village, events for all ages and abilities, live music, on-site parking, childrens' entertainments: face painting, bouncy castles, storytelling, beer tent, food stalls, retail stands, professionally organised. Free entry to Hawkshead Hall showground. Entry charges for events and competitions.
MAY 2008
Saturday 3rd May 2008
Cockermouth Georgian Festival (www.cockermouth.org.uk)
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Period street market, fete, live entertainment and discovery walks. Circus skills workshops, redcoat military re-enactment, sedan-chair racing and costurme parade. Exhibitions and demonstrations of forgotton skills. Volunteers from Workington Transport Heritage Trust will be running free park & ride services from Mitchells auction mart car park to Main Street using their restored ex-Cumberland motor services buses. Most events are free but there will be charges for separte events, which have yet to be established. Charges will be published in our programme, advertising and on our website.
Sunday 18th May 2008
Brathay Windermere Marathon (www.brathy.org.uk)
Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HP
9am – 5pm
Brathay Windermere Marathon is a road marathon, 26.2 miles, attracting 1350 entires in 2007. One circuit of Windermere lake, starting and finishing at Brathay Hall. Adult £30 including car park.
Saturday 24th May 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
Monday 26th May 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
Wednesday 28th May 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
Friday 30th May – Sunday 1st June 2008
Holker Festival ( www.holker-hall.co.uk )
Holker Hall, Cark in Cartmel, Nr Grange over Sands
'The Chelsea Flower Show of the North' - Imagine...three days in the middle of summer devoted entirely to indulging the senses. A Festival celebrating the best of garden, countryside and food...set in one of the most perfect landscapes nature can offer.
Friday 30th May – Sunday 1st June 2008
Lakeland Trails Festival ( www.lakelandtrails.org )
Staveley, Near Kendal, Cumbria
Fri 30 May 2008 17:00 to 22:00
Sat 31 May 2008 08:30 to 22:00
Sun 1 Jun 2008 09:00 to 14:00
Festival of running and walking, held on the Recreation Ground, events for all ages and abilities, live music, on-site parking, childrens' entertainments: face painting, bouncy castles, storytelling, beer tent, food stalls, retail stands, professionally organised. Free entry to Recreation Ground. Entry charges for events and competitions.
JUNE 2008
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th June 2008
WOW - Windermere on Water Festival (www.wow2008.co.uk)
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Experience Lake Windermere as never before! World class performances, activites, festivities & fireworks... Participate or simply spectate!
The Glebe, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23
June 2008
Keswick Beer Festival, Keswick
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
For the 12th year running this packed weekend will showcase around 170 great ales as well as offering some top live entertainment in its unique marquee atmosphere
June 2008
Appleby Horse Fair, Appleby
Visit the lovely historic town of Appleby as it comes alive with gypsy culture during this fascinating gathering of horse traders - the largest of its kind in Britain
017683 51177
June 2008
Gummers How Fell Race
first race starts 5.45pm
From directly at Lakeside, Newby Bridge, this historic race involves athletes running 600 metres through a field and along a road to the beach in front of the hotel. They then leap into a boat and row across Lake Windermere, before running up and down Gummers How (1,000ft) to return to the boats for the row back to the hotel where they finish on the lawns.
The current record is held by Mark Croasdale, in 25 mins 48 seconds.
June 2008
North West Food Lovers Festival
10am - 5pm
Westmorland County Showfield, Crooklands, Cumbria
This is the biggest and best gastronomic event in the North West held for the 6th year running and will showcase more than 80 specialists quality and regional food and drink producers from the North West. There is entertainment for everyone with chef demonstrations, food seminars, micro brewery bar, gourmet cafe, children's slide and activities. A DELICIOUS DAY OUT - a great opportunity to sample and buy some of the tastiest food from the North West. Join us for a great day out and support local producers at the same time.
01695 732734
June 2008
Royal Naval Celebration, Barrow in Furness
A weekend celebration of Barrow in Furness' proud naval and maritime ship building heritage.
JULY 2008
July – August 2008
Hawkshead Music For a Summer Eveining
Hawkshead Parish Church St Michael, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NR
various dates - 8pm
A series of 10 concerts throughout July and August of classical and light classical music, different artistes each week. The concerts are given for charities. £4700 raised in 2007.
01 July, K Shoes Male Voice Choir
08 July, Barry Sharkey - Wendy Nicolas Piano Duo
15 July, Ben MacDougall - Flute and accompanist.
22 July, Faith Leadbetter - Piano Solo
26 July, Colne Orpheus Glee Union - Male Voice Choir
29 July, Helm Trio, Anastasia Micklethwaite - Flute, Edward Lawton - Oboe, Colin Tolson - Piano
Free entry A retiring collection for charities.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July 2008
Staveley Carnival
Staveley, Near Kendal, Cumbria
Fri 11 Jul 2008 19:00 to 23:00
Sat 12 Jul 2008 10:00 to 16:00
Sun 13 Jul 2008 13:00 to 17:00
Friday fiesta an evening of music and entertainment, bar and food available.
Saturday workshop day, come and have a go at many workshops on offer from costume and flag making to singing and juggling.
Sunday carnival day. Funky Brazilian style fuel-free carnival procession followed by carnival festival, stalls, entertainment, music, marquees, bar, barbeque, food and a carnival atmosphere. Free entry.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July 2008
Dalemain Food & Craft Fair (www.dalemain.com)
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
Fri 11 Jul 2008 10:00 to 20:00
Sat 12, Sun 13 Jul 2008 10:00 to 17:00
This long standing event aims to bring you the very best in quality food and crafts by artisan makers. New developments this year include interactive and participatory craft demonstrations and activities and celebrity chef Richard Fox will be cooking live in the food hall.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2008
The Lakeland Rose Show (www.lakelandroseshow.co.uk)
Westmorland County Showfield, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH
10am – 5pm
Huge flower show, giant craft fair, trade stands, demonstrations and arena entertainments.
Thursday 17th July 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2008
Windermere Air Show (www.windermere-rotary.org.uk)
The Glebe, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23
10am – 5pm
Airshow plus ground displays, stalls, bands, fair and flight simulator. Free airshow with charges for displays and rides.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2008
Cumbria Steam Gathering (www.steamgathering.org.uk)
Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LN
9am – 6pm
This 2-day event brings together vintage and steam vehicles from across the world for one massive summer event. A whole host of entertainment, a traditional fair, displays, specialist caterers and vintage transport favourites as diverse as tractors, majestic steam engines, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. Adult £10, senior citizens £7, children free, 10% reduction for groups.
Thursday 31st July 2008
Ambleside Traditional Lakeland Sports (www.amblesidesports.co.uk)
Rydal Park, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9PL
10am – 6pm
Traditional Lakeland sports and full programme of hound trails, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, fell races, cycle and running events and childrens races. Lots of trade stands, craft marquee, Made in Cumbria and much, much more. Adult £5, youths £2, under 12yrs accompanied, free.
July 2008
Coniston Water Festival, Coniston
An eclectic fusion of the arts, sport, food and a celebration of local enterprise, focused on and around the unique water-related culture of this stunning and iconic lake.
July 2008
Lakeland Rose Show, Crooklands, Near Kendal
If you've a nose for roses, then this colourful event is not to be sniffed at, with possibly the country's biggest show of roses as well as flowers, floral art, crafts and music.
July 2008
Langwathby Scarecrow Festival, Near Penrith
Follow the scarecrow trail and discover these life-size characters in local gardens, on the village green, at the school, the pub and the tearoom.
01768 867466
July 2008
Lakeland Classic Car Rally
Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire
Hundreds of classic cars converge on Carnforth this July for a gentle day of nostalgia. Leighton Hall is the perfect historic setting for the vintage vans, classic convertibles and other unusual motors.
01524 734474
July 2008
Furness Tradition Folk Festival, Ulverston
A celebration of the cultural traditions and ancient crafts of Furness. Events include concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, crafts and dancing displays.
July 2008
Coniston Country Fair, Coniston
Enjoy a real insight into traditional Lakeland life and culture with a wonderful opportunity to experience local pastimes and traditions - set in the stunning grounds of Coniston Hall on the shores of Coniston water.
July 2008
North Lonsdale Agricultural Show, Ulverston
An exciting all-day festival in Ulverston's Bardsea Park, featuring a wealth of rural working animals, home produce and industries, floral art, vegetables and crafts.
01229 580640
AUGUST 2008
Friday 1st – Sunday 17th August 2008
Lake District Summer Music (www.ldsm.org.uk)
Various locations & events
Lake District Summer Music operates summer schools as well as our internatioanlly renowned classical music festival held every summer amongst the stunning scenery of the English Lake District featuring some of the best artists Ticket prices begin at £6.
August 2008
Hawkshead Music For a Summer Eveining
Hawkshead Parish Church St Michael, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NR
various dates - 8pm
A series of 10 concerts throughout July and August of classical and light classical music, different artistes each week. The concerts are given for charities. £4700 raised in 2007.
05 Aug, Charles Edmondson - Harpsicord, Organ Piano
12 Aug, Lake District Summer Music Concert
19 Aug, Stevie Jennings Adams - Soprano and Piano
26 Aug, Quintessential - Vocal Quintet.
Free entry A retiring collection for charities.
Wednesday 6th August 2008
Cartmel Show (www.cartmelagriculturalsociety.org.uk)
Cartmel Park, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SS
8.30am – 6pm
Traditional country show set in beautiful parkland. Cattle, sheep, heavy horses, showjumping, driving and light horse classes all day. Craft exhibits, village industires, horticulture, poultry, food hall, dog show, hound trailing and much more. Adult £7.50, senior citizen £6.50, children under 16yrs £1.
Thursday 7th August 2008
Lake District Sheep Sheep Dog Trials
Hill Farm, Ings, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QQ
from 9am
Foxhound and terrier show. Hound trials. Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling and crafts and demonstrations. Adult £3, children and car parking free.
Friday 8 th – Sunday 10 th August 2008
Lowther Driving Trials
Lowther Castle, Estate Office, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HG
9am – 6pm
Three-day carriage driving event, 3-day shopping village/trade stands, 2-day country fair and 2-day main arena programme. Adult £9 on Fri, £16 on Sat and £15 on Sun to be confirmed.
Sunday 17th August 2008
Lakeland Country Fair (www.lakelandcountryfair.co.uk)
Torver Showfield, Manor Farm, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8BQ
12 noon – 5.30pm
Traditional Cumbrian country fair, fell races, terriers, lurchers, foxhounds, beagles, sheepdogs, pet dogs, ferrets, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, horn blowing competition, children's sports, fell pony display, falconry display, demonstrations of traditional skills, trade stands, refreshments, bar etc. Adult £5, children £2.50.
Tuesday 19th August 2008
Hawkshead Agricultural Show (www.hawksheadshow.co.uk)
Hawkshead Hall Farm, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NN
8am – 5pm
Agricultural and horticultural show with sheep, horses, dogs, trade stands, homecraft and flowers. Adult £6.00, Children 5-16 £2.00, Under fives free.
Saturday 23rd August 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
8am – 5pm
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
Monday 25th August 2008
Keswick Show (www.keswickshow.co.uk)
Keswick Showground, Crossings Field, High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PB
8.30am – 5.30pm
Keswick agricultural show incorporating Cumbria championship sheepdog competition. Poultry tent. Industrial tent and vintage machinery display. Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, horses, show jumping, trade and art and crafts stands.
Monday 25th August 2008
Cartmel Races (www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk)
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF
National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action. Large fun fair for the children, trade stands, market stalls, fun day out for all the family.
Adult paddock, £18, adult course £9, senior paddock £13, senior course £7, children free. Discounts available on line/advanced booking.
August 2008
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show
Grasmere Show Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere.
Most famous of the traditional Cumbrian sporting gathering with strong entertainment element. Cumberland and Westmorland style wrestling, four hound trails, mountain bike races, tug-o-war, fell/guide races, backsword tournament, pet dog show and terrier show. In the grand arena all day entertainment includes, The Hawk Experience, The Sheepdog team, The Derby Midshipmen marching band and the Adamson military band. There will be soaring displays, helicopter displays and antique brewery dray. Over 150 trade stands and craft marquee and 'Made in Cumbria' marquee. Children's rides and fairground, catering and beer tent. A great value family fun day out. All entries upon the day.
015394 32127
SEPTEMBER 2008
Thursday 11th September 2008
Westmorland County Show (www.westmorlandshow.co.uk)
Westmorland County Showfield, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH
8am – 5.30pm
One of Britain's oldest and Cumbria's biggest livestock shows featuring sheep, cattle, pigs and goats, also horses, poultry, hounds, dogs, heavy horses and rare breeds with Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling. W I learning for life and craft marquees, over 350 trade stands and the areas largest local products food hall. Free car parking and free bus. Adult £9, seniors £7.50, children £1 for pre-booked tickets. On the day prices adults £11, seniors £9, children £2.
September 2008
Kendal Torchlight Procession (www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk)
Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria
Spectacular cavalcade over 100 entries, 2 miles long with a cast of 2000 people in a super festival of light, colour, music and merriment. Superb themed floats with classic cars, foot groups, veteran cycles, commercial vehicles, street entertainers, 10 horse teams, steam engines and 20 marching bands and carnival display bands. Street art performers. Free entry
015395 63018
Saturday 20 th September 2008
Egremont Crab Fair (www.egremontcrabfair.org.uk)
Baybarrow, Orgill, Egremont, Cumbria.
01946 820693
The Egremont Crab Fair includes traditional and unusual sporting event and competitions including the world renowned gurning (pulling of grotesque faces) competition. The rules of the gurning competition are very straightforward. Competitors put their heads through a horse collar and have a set time in which to contort their faces into the scariest / silliest expression possible. False teeth may be left in, taken out or turned upside down if desired. The person who gets the most applause for their ugly face wins!
(A little bit of history: The Egremont Crab Fair was first held in 1267 to celebrate the time when the local lord of the manor wheeled a cart of crab apples through the village of Egremont dispensing fruit to the poor. Crab apples have a sharp taste and it is said the gurning competition originates from the faces the locals made when they bit into the sharp apples)
OCTOBER 2008
NOVEMBER 2008
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November 2008
Winter Garden & Food Event (www.holker-hall.co.uk)
Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL
10.30am – 5.30pm
This Winter event bustles with delicious tastings, fabulous displays, fascinating demonstrations and great gift ideas. Come to Holker and meet some of the very best Artisan producers. Adult £2.50 for parking.
November 2008
Brantwood Winter Craft Fair
Coniston
A wide range of quality local crafts on display throughout the house. Adults £2, children free.
November 2008
Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On
Meet Peter Rabbit at The Birdcage in Kendal Town Centre to switch on the lights!
November 2008
Grasmere Festival of Stars
A sparkling Christmas celebration with the Lakeland village decorated in stars of all shapes and sizes to accompany the parades, circus workshops and festive family fun.
November 2008
Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
A spectacular free festival which sees the whole market town transformed with Dickensian splendour, activities, period costume, competitions, processions and stalls.
01229 580640
November 2008
Ambleside Lantern Procession
Lights to be switched on by Santa Claus who arrives by lake cruise!
DECEMBER 2008
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