Overview of local events and activities in the Lake District area and on-site at Park Cliffe.
Saturday 14th March 7pm-9pm
Fellside Bar
More Info
Join us at Fellside Bar for live music with Graham Potter.
Ticketed event……details to follow…
27 March - 12 April
Park Cliffe
Easter Activities at Park Cliffe starting from 27th March including…
Treasure Hunt Activity Packs Colouring Competition and more…
Plus the main event, our popular Easter Sunday Duck Race on Sunday 5th April from 12 noon.
Saturday 4th April 7pm-9pm
Join us at Fellside Bar for live music with Pete Lashley.
Saturday 18th April 7pm-9pm
Join us at Fellside Bar for live music with Harvey Boddy.
Saturday 2nd May 7pm-9pm
Saturday 9th May 7pm-9pm
Various
Cartmel
If you love horse racing (or just a fun day out), Cartmel Races is a must-visit! The 2026 season runs across nine race days from May to August, including evening races in May and a mix of weekend dates through July and August.
In 2025, the fun included an Olly Murs performance, so you know there’s always more than a day at the track! Expect food, drinks, and plenty of space to relax while enjoying the pretty village setting.
Keep an eye out for ticket details closer to the dates, it’s one of the Lake District’s highlights that fills up fast!
Visit Website
Saturday 24th May 7pm-9pm
29 May - 31 May
Base camp in Grasmere
The Lake District Running Festival will be held on Friday 29th until Sunday 31st May.
The Grasmere Gallop and The Original Mountain Marathon join forces every year to bring the Lakes a fantastic festival for the outdoor lovers amongst us, with events including the 5km, 10km, 17km and 42km Grasmere Gallop trails, the OMM Trail Quests and the Nordic Walking Challenge. They even hold the Teddy Dash and the Kids Fun Run for the younger participants.
Their base camp in the gorgeous village of Grasmere will have everything you will need from home-cooked food, inspiring talks from big names in the community and views of the landscape for miles.
Entries for 2026 open very soon, so keep an eye out for any news!
12-14 June
Windermere
Combining open-water swimming with trail running through the Lake District, the SwimRun is a challenge like no other. Whether you’re tackling the SwimRun short, or SwimRun distance, you’ll experience breath-taking scenery, a team atmosphere, and the satisfaction of pushing your limits in nature’s playground.
Don’t miss your chance to take part in this unique multisport adventure. Enter now and save!
Saturday 13th June 7pm-9pm
14 June
One of the UK’s most scenic and challenging road marathons, the Windermere Marathon isn’t about PBs – it’s about the experience. With hills, breathtaking views, and a sense of achievement like no other, this is a true runner’s marathon.
Don’t miss the chance to secure your Windermere Marathon place.
Saturday 20th June 7pm-9pm
Join us at Fellside Bar for live music with Kev Kendal.
Saturday 4th July 7pm-9pm
Saturday 18th July 7pm-9pm
Saturday 1st August 7pm-9pm
Saturday 15th August 7pm-9pm
Saturday 29th August 7pm-9pm
30 August
Grasmere
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, Fell Running, Tug of War, Paragliding, a Dog Show, and Hound Trails.
Saturday 12th September 7pm-9pm
Saturday 26th September 7pm-9pm
2-4 October
Their events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little LICAF activities, a Comics Marketplace, our second International Comics Rights Market – and provide a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world!
Throughout the year, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) delivers a wide range of projects using comics to achieve positive change. Under the title Comics Can Change the World, LICAF is delivering projects in our local community, across our region and country and with partners internationally.
They continue to explore how comics can galvanise efforts to address the climate emergency, how they can play a significant role in education – from primary schools to higher education – and much more.
Saturday 24th October 7pm-9pm
Saturday 14th November TBC
Details to follow… ticketed event.
Sign up for exclusive news and offers
Keep up to date with all the latest news, events, special offers and unbeatable last minute deals.
"*" indicates required fields
