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:

November 2006

Grasmere Festival of Stars
Sat Sun Nov 2006
Throughout the Village, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria
09:00 to 19:00
Telephone 015394 35283

December 2006

March 2007

Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flower Show
March 2007 12:00 noon to 5pm
The Kelsick Centre, St. Marys Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DG
Premier Lakeland traditional spring flower show.
Telephone: 015394 32904

April 2007

Damson Day
April 2007 10.30am to 4.30pm
Low Farm, Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite, Kendal
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.
Telephone: 015395 68599

May 2007

Cumbria Life Food and Drink Festival
May 2007
In association with the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Festival, Lucy's are celebrating the finest Cumbrian foods by serving a showcase of the very best of local ingredients for Lunch, Traditional Cumbrian Afternoon Tea and Gourmet Dinner.

Cumbria Life Food & Drink Fair at Rheged
May 2007
10am - 5pm
A two day food fair featuring many of Cumbria's top specialist food producers.

Windermere Marathon
Sunday 20th May 2007
For more details and an entry form
Telephone 015394 39730

Cartmel Steeplechases - Race Meetings
May 2007
Cartmel Steeplechases is based in the south of the Lake District, within the pretty village of Cartmel. Horse racing has taken part on the famous racecourse since 1845. Race days at Cartmel are still the biggest gatherings of the whole National Hunt season.
Telephone: 015395 36340

June 2007

The Festival at Holker Hall
June 2007
Holker Hall, Cark in Cartmel, Nr Grange over Sands 'The Chelsea Flower Show of the North'
Telephone: 015395 58328

Keswick Beer Festival, Keswick
June 2007
For the 11th year running this packed weekend will showcase around 170 great ales as well as offering some top live entertainment in its unique marquee atmosphere.

Ulverston International Music Festival, Ulverston
June 2007
An incomparable festival of sparkling classical music by some of Europe's most acclaimed performers - organised by internationally renowned concert pianist and Ulverstonian, Anthony Hewitt.

Appleby Horse Fair, Appleby
June 2007
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
Telephone: 017683 51177

Grange Edwardian Festival, Grange over Sands
June 2007
Transport yourself to a genteel era in this most genteel of seaside towns as Grange over Sands turns the clock back with a range of unmissable family events.
Telephone: 015395 34026

Gummers How Fell Race
June 2007 - 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.

North West Food Lovers Festival
June 2007 10am - 5pm
Westmorland County Showfield, Crooklands, Cumbria
This is the biggest and best gastronomic event in the North West held for the 5th 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.
Telephone 01695 732734

Royal Naval Celebration, Barrow in Furness
June 2007
A weekend celebration of Barrow in Furness' proud naval and maritime ship building heritage.

WOW - Windermere on Water Festival
June 2007
Experience Lake Windermere as never before! World class performances, activites, festivities & fireworks... Participate or simply spectate!

July 2007

Coniston Water Festival, Coniston
July 2007
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.

Lakeland Rose Show, Crooklands, Near Kendal
July 2007
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.

Langwathby Scarecrow Festival, Near Penrith
July 2007
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.
Telephone: 01768 867466

Lakeland Classic Car Rally
July 2007
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.
Admission Details - prices to be confirmed.
Contact: Suzie Reynolds Tel: 01524 734474

Furness Tradition Folk Festival, Ulverston
July 2007
A celebration of the cultural traditions and ancient crafts of Furness. Events include concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, crafts and dancing displays.

Shakespeare at the Castle - Macbeth
July 2007
Sizergh Castle and Garden, Sizergh, Kendal
Macbeth performed outdoors in Sizergh Castle courtyard.
Admission Details: Adult £12, Child £10, Family £36
Contact: C'est Tous Theatre Company Telephone: 01257 453956

Coniston Country Fair, Coniston
July 2007
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

North Lonsdale Agricultural Show, Ulverston
July 2007
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.
Telephone: 01229 580640

Ambleside Traditional Lakeland Sports
July 2007
Rydal Park, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9PL
Lakeland's last remaining full traditional sports including wrestling, fell and guide races, hound trials, foot and cycle arena races, fairground, Made in Cumbria stalls, side shows, exhibitions, crafts, bar, food marquee, and band a unique experience.
Parking on site.
Admission Details - to be confirmed
Contact: Mr J Hirst Tel: 015394 35351

Windermere Airshow
July 2007
The Glebe, Bowness on Windermere
A weekend of excitement and entertainment highlighting the best of the Royal Air Force and their aircraft including the world famous Red Arrows Aerobatic Team, the Tucanoo trainer, the Hercules TAC Demo, the Sea King Search and Rescue Helicpoter and the Tornado F3.

Cumbria Steam Gathering, Flookburgh
July 2007
As huge and exciting as ever with over 1,200 classic exhibits including steam vehicles of every kind, a traditional fair ground, displays and stalls, music and great food.