Plan Your Lake District Trip: Upcoming 2026 Events & Attractions
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:
4th February – Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
21st March – The Coniston 14
28th March to 11th April – Easter Egg Hunt at Windermere Jetty Museum
28th March to 12th April – Easter Egg Hunt at Wray
28th March to 12th April – Easter Egg Hunt at Allan Bank
3rd April to 6th April – Easter Egg Hunt at Sizergh
10th May – Fred Whitton Challenge
11th May to 17th May – Bluebird K7 Running on Coniston Water
23rd May (please see Cartmel Races for more dates throughout May, June, July & August) – Cartmel Races
24th May – Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K
Every Saturday night in June, July & August – Windermere Buffet Cruise
6th June – Lake District Scafell Sky Ultra Challenge
12th to 14th June – The Lake District Book Festival
12th to 14th June – Great North Swim
12th to 14th June – Kendal Pride 2026
14th June – Windermere Marathon
21st June – Chillswim Coniston
11th July – Lakeland Trails Ultra
24th to 25th July – The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100
31st July to 9th August – Lake District Musical Summer Festival – various dates and venues
30th July – Ambleside Sports
5th August – Cartmel Show
6th August – Lake District Sheep Dog Trials
9th August – Epic Lakes Swim Windermere
18th August – Hawkshead Show
30th August – Grasmere Sports
5th September – Chillswim Windermere 11 Miles End to End
26th September – Kendal Torchlight Carnival
7th November – Hawkshead Bonfire & Fireworks
21st November – Ambleside Christmas Lights
19th to 22nd November – Kendal Mountain Festival
28th to 29th November – Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival
5th to 6th 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.
Hawkshead Community Cinema
The Hawkshead Hall Market Hall Trustees are pleased to announce that they secured funding to purchase their own mobile cinema equipment from three local businesses and a charity for wellbeing.
The next screenings are:
Sunday 22nd March at 1pm – Dogman
Wednesday 25th March at 7pm – The Life of Chuck
Wednesday 22nd April at 7pm – The Ballad of Wallis Island (a personal favourite of ours)
The Hawkshead Market Hall is in the square at Hawkshead village and prices are £3 for children screenings on a Sunday with free entry to an accompanying adult and £8 for Wednesday night screenings.
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Book a stay in one of our beautiful self catering luxury lake district lodges with hot tubs in the lake district for 2-6 guests. Whether you visit for a family holiday or a romantic break with your loved one, the lodges will exceed your expectations. We also have several dog friendly lodges, as we know a trip to the Lakes isn’t complete without being on the fells, and we would hate for you to leave your furry friend at home.
As well as 7 night stays we also offer short stays of 3 nights (Friday to Monday) or 4 nights (Monday to Friday).
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