A quick summary of key events that are taking place in the Lake District this year for 2025!
The Lake District has something for everyone from outdoor enthusiast to families of all ages. Here’s a rundown of the top events you won’t want to miss:
29th March to 14th April – Easter Fun at Ravenglass Railway
6th April – Lakeland Loop
18th to 21st April – Easter Egg Hunt at Sizergh
11th May – Fred Whitton Challenge
16th to 18th May – Keswick Mountain Festival
25th May (and other dates throughout the summer) – Cartmel Races
25th May – Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K
Every Saturday night in June, July & August – Windermere Buffet Cruise
7th to 8th June – Lake District Ultra Challenge
13th to 15th June – Great North Swim
21st June – Chillswim Coniston
5th July – The Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
12th July – Lakeland Trails Ultra
12th July – Chillswim Ullswater
25th July – The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100
31st July to 3rd August – Kendal Calling
31st July – Ambleside Sports
6th August – Cartmel Show
19th August – Hawkshead Show
24th August – Grasmere Sports
6th September – Chillswim Windermere
27th September – Kendal Torchlight Procession
1st November – Hawkshead Bonfire & Fireworks
14th to 15th November – Keswick Christmas Lights
15th November – Ambleside Christmas Lights
20th to 23rd November – Kendal Mountain Festival
29th – 30th November – Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival
6th & 7th December – Hawkshead Christmas Fair
The events listed above, as well as the links provided, are suggestions for some of the many activities and locations to visit in the area. We strive to highlight websites that complement or supplement the material on our site. The inclusion of an off-site link does not imply that Lakes Lodges endorses the website, and we are not liable for the content, accuracy, completeness, or viewpoints stated on these linked sites. If you have a suggestion or correction for a link, please contact us via email.
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