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July in the Lake District is absolutely brimming with agricultural shows and we suggest that if you’ve never been to one, now is the perfect opportunity. Following a year or two hiatus, most shows are back this summer and are bound to be upping their game to make up for the time lost. Generally, the shows feature livestock competitions, dog shows, live entertainment, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, food & trade stands, craft marquees, and activities for kids, but each one will, of course, differ in their own unique way.

Half Term, the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the official start of summer are all taking place this June so you can imagine there’s tons of great activities going on in the Lake District this month! We would encourage visitors and locals to get in touch with the local town council for information about Jubilee events taking place in a specific area, as there are tons of street parties planned all throughout Cumbria.

April showers brings May flowers, right? And, along with the occasional spot of glorious sunshine, comes plenty of wonderful springtime events and festivals. Whether you're a local in the area or visiting for the first time, check out our top suggestion of events happening in the Lake District this May 2022.

This year, in 2022, April weekend falls in the middle of the month with Easter Sunday taking place on the 17th. It means that there are a fair few Easter themed activities taking place in the run up to Easter with loads of Easter crafts, egg hunts, visits from the Easter bunny and more. Check out what's on in the Lake District this coming April and your book any tickets early to avoid disappointment.

March is the season of daffodils and the start of spring! Could there be a more beautiful time of the year to visit the Lake District? There are also some great activities happening this month to keep the whole family entertained! 

The Lake District has some great events lined up for February and with the days getting longer as we approach the start of spring in March, it's a great time to come to the Lake District with less visitors and lots of space to explore the fells. And, with half term half way through the month, there are plenty of events going on to keep the whole family entertained.

Happy New Year, everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and were able to catch up with family and friends. Though children are now returning to school and adults back to work, there are still some great things to do here in the Lake District for those of you in need of a cheeky winter weekend break.

December is a time for visiting Father Christmas, doing a bit of Christmas shopping at a whimsical Christmas market, drinking mulled wine by a warming fireplace and enjoying the company of lovely friends and family. Here in the Lake District there are plenty of opportunities for visitors and locals alike to come together and celebrate the wonderful season.

Bonfire night, Christmas light switch ons, winter markets, the Kendal Mountain Festival and more – November is filled with fun activities for the whole family.

Winnie the Pooh said it best: "It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!" We are getting back into full autumnal spooky swing here in the Lake District with plenty of great spooktacular events returning this October 2021! We've compiled some of our favourites – be sure to book in advance for those events that require tickets so as to not disappoint.