The summer is a wonderful time to plan your holiday in the Lake District (who needs the stress of packing, airports and delayed flights anyway?) This year, there are plenty of fantastic fairs and festivals to keep you busy wherever you’re headed in the lovely Lakes.
June
• Thursday 2 to Wednesday 8 June: Appleby Horse Fair
• Friday 3 to Saturday 4 June: Keswick Beer Festival
• Friday 3 to Sunday 5 June: Holker Garden Festival
• Saturday 4 June: National Trust Grasmere Gallop
• Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 June: Country Fest
• Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 June: Boot Beer Festival
• Friday 10 to Sunday 12 June: Great North Swim (Andrew will be taking part! Read all about it here.)
• Saturday 11 June: Cumberland County Show
• Sunday 19 June: Lakesman Triathlon
• Friday 24 to Saturday 25 June: Woolfest
July
• Saturday 2 July: Skelton Show
• Friday 8 to Sunday 10 July: Flight by Geraldine Pilgrim
• Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 July: Derwent Water Regatta
• Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 July: Hawkshead Beer Festival
• Saturday 23 July: Penrith Agricultural Show
• Sunday 24 July: Coniston Country Fair
• Tuesday 26 July: Ryedale Show
• Wednesday 27 July: Ulverston and North Lonsdale Agricultural Show
• Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 July: Kendal Calling
• Friday 29 July to Sunday 31 July: Potfest in the Park
• Saturday 30 July 2016: Cockermouth and District Agricultural Show
• Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 July: Cumbria Steam Gathering
• Saturday 30 July to Friday 12 August: Lake District Summer Music International Festival
• Saturday 30 July to Wednesday 7 September: Lake Artists Society Summer Exhibition 4pm.
With so much to do this summer it's the perfect time to visit the Lake District! Book direct with us for the best guaranteed price here.