Events
Up and coming Events in and around Cumbria and the Lake District to enjoy on your visit.
Great North Swim
Dates: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 – Sun, 12 Jun 2022
Location: Newby Bridge
The UK's original open water swim event will return to Brockhole on Windermere
Potfest in the Park
Dates: Fri, 29 July 2022 - Sun, 31 July 2022
Location: Hutton-in-the-Forest
Over 100 exhibitors from throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. All with very distinctive, individual styles. Set in the backdrop of Hutton-in-the-Forest.
Potfest in the Pens is held June and October in Penrith and has more younger and practical potters attending.
Lakeland Trails
Dates: Throughout summer and autumn
Location: Various locations
Lakeland Trails bring you some of the most inspiring trail running events in the UK, all held within the spectacular landscape of the Lake District National Park. Designed for all ages and abilities, our trail courses range from 5K, 10K and 14-18K, through to half and full marathon, then up to Ultra marathon distance.
Patterdale Dog Day
Date: Sat, 27 August 2022
Location: Patterdale Show Field
Patterdale Dog Day is a small, traditional show centred around an open sheep dog trials competition. As well as the dog trial there are many other attractions and shows to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Keswick Mountain Festival
Date: Fri, 20 May - Sun, 22 May
Location: Keswick
One of the UK’s largest Mountain Festivals which attracts world class athletes, mountaineers and adventurers as well as local legends. It has grown to encompass sports, outdoor activities and live music as well a varied program of talks.