{"id":8282,"date":"2026-01-14T11:37:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakeslodges.com\/lakes\/?page_id=8282"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:19:46","slug":"whats-on-in-the-lake-district-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeslodges.com\/lakes\/whats-on-in-the-lake-district-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in the Lake District for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What’s On In The Lake District<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Plan Your Lake District Trip: Upcoming 2026 Events & Attractions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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:<\/span><\/p>\n

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4th February – Kendal Mountain Tour 2026<\/a><\/span><\/del><\/p>\n

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21st March – The Coniston 14<\/a><\/span><\/del><\/p>\n

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28th March to 11th April – Easter Egg Hunt <\/span><\/a>at Windermere Jetty Museum<\/del><\/p>\n

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28th March to 12th April – Easter Egg Hunt<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>at Wray<\/strong><\/del><\/p>\n

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28th March to 12th April – Easter Egg Hunt <\/span><\/a>at Allan Bank<\/del><\/p>\n

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3rd April to 6th April – Easter Egg Hunt<\/span><\/a> at Sizergh<\/del><\/p>\n

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10th May – Fred Whitton Challenge<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/del><\/p>\n

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11th May to 17th May –<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Bluebird K7 Running on Coniston Water<\/a><\/strong><\/del><\/p>\n

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23rd May (please see Cartmel Races for more dates throughout May, June, July & August) – Cartmel Races<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/del><\/p>\n

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24th May – Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/del><\/p>\n

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Every Saturday night in June, July & August – Windermere Buffet Cruise<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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6th June – Lake District Scafell Sky Ultra Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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12th to 14th June – The Lake District Book Festival<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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12th to 14th June – Great North Swim<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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12th to 14th June – Kendal Pride 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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14th June – Windermere Marathon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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21st June – Chillswim Coniston<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773146744202{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

11th July – Lakeland Trails Ultra<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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24th to 25th July – The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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31st July to 9th August – Lake District Musical Summer Festival<\/a><\/span> – various dates and venues<\/p>\n

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30th July – Ambleside Sports<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5th August – Cartmel Show<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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6th August – Lake District Sheep Dog Trials<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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9th August – Epic Lakes Swim Windermere<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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18th August\u00a0–\u00a0Hawkshead Show<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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30th August – Grasmere Sports<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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5th September – Chillswim Windermere 11 Miles End to End<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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26th September – Kendal Torchlight Carnival<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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7th November – <\/strong>Hawkshead Bonfire & Fireworks<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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21st November – Ambleside Christmas Lights<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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19th to 22nd November – Kendal Mountain Festival<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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28th to 29th November – Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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5th to 6th December – Hawkshead Christmas Fair<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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Coniston Vintage Summer Shop<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Monday 8th June to Sunday 4th October, open 7 days a week 10am – 6pm<\/p>\n

12 stalls selling antiques, vintage & collectables<\/p>\n

Coniston Institute, 15 Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU – next door to the Ruskin Museum Home of the Bluebird K7<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hawkshead Community Cinema<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The next screenings are:<\/p>\n

22nd July\u00a0 – 8pm<\/p>\n

Wicked Little Letters<\/p>\n

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The Hawkshead Market Hall is in the square at Hawkshead village and prices are \u00a33 for children screenings on a Sunday with free<\/span> entry to an accompanying adult and \u00a35 for Wednesday night screenings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

We are Lakes Lodges – o<\/span><\/strong>ffering the finest 5-star self-catering accommodation for your Lake District holiday.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u2019t complete without being on the fells, and we would hate for you to leave your furry friend at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as 7 night stays we also offer short stays of 3 nights (Friday to Monday) or 4 nights (Monday to Friday).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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