Summer in the Lake District sees the return of country shows with half a dozen taking place in the month of July alone.
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Westmorland Dales Festival
Join us in and around Kirkby Stephen over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July for a taste of life in the Westmorland Dales! We’ll be celebrating the landscape, heritage and people of this wonderful corner of Cumbria that’s also part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
There’s a packed programme of exploration, events and entertainment for all in store including guided walks exploring the Westmorland Dales, an excursion to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, markets, exhibitions, live music, a fun dog show and much more.
Lots for kids - wild play, circus skills & face painting, craft and music workshops, all free of charge. Find full details of the programme on our website. All events are free of charge unless otherwise specified.
Agricultural Shows
There are a plethora of Agricultural Shows in the Lake District with half a dozen taking place in the month of July. Here farmers show off their tractors and livestock with food and entertainment for the entire family. Ambleside Sports taking place at the end of month, however, features traditional Lakeland sports with the opportunity to get involved in a series of competitions and races.
| Agricultural Show | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Skelton Show | Penrith, CA11 | 5 July |
| Penrith Show | Penrith, CA10 | 19 July |
| Coniston Country Fair | Coniston, LA21 | 20 July |
| Ulverston & North Lonsdale Show | Ulverston, LA12 | 30 July |
| Ambleside Sports | Ambleside, LA22 | 31 July |
Hutton-in-the-Forest
Hutton-in-the-Forest is hosting a number of events in July, including:
- Skelton Agricultural Show – Saturday 5 July
- Wellness Walk – Sunday 13 July
- The Three Inch Fools present Midsummer Night’s Dream – Saturday 19 July
- Estate Walk – Sunday 20 July
- Potfest – Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July
Cockermouth Live
Cockermouth Live is taking place from the 3rd to the 6th of July and features a number of musicians and performers hosted by over 20 venues across town. For the full schedule and tickets, please visit the official website.
Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling is a music and arts festival held at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District. Known as the ‘Glastonbury of the North’, the festival sees over 40,000 visitors each year with music stages, camping, and other festival related activities. This year, it’s taking place from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August.
Outdoor Theatre at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle will also host the Three Inch Fools on Sunday 20 July in the Muncaster gardens. Entry to the theatre space will begin from 6pm and the show will start at 7pm. Adults are £20, children under 16 are £12 and kids under 3 are free.