Forthcoming Lakeside Events
We'll keep you informed of any forthcoming events to be held here at Lakeside....and beyond!
February 2010
The Circus of Horrors
Sunday 7th February 2010
Forum Twenty Eight, 28 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness
01229 8200000
The Brand New Extravaganza. Following on from the success of The Asylum,The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp and is back rocking and shocking with a brand new show 'The Day of the Dead'. Set in Mexico during the early 1900's, the casts of chaosmongers transport the body of their doyen Dr Haze to a remote area of Mexico, amid a backdrop of an Aztec Temple, Witch Doctors, Voodoo Acrobats, Pickled People, Bendy Bodies, Demon Dwarfs and Flying Vampires erupting, chained, from a tank full of blood to perform their amazing Blood Curdling stunts. The Undead Ringmaster, Doktor Haze will guide you through a hell of a tale with the help of th live devil driven rock n' roll of the Interceptors From Hell and a huge uncontrollable cast.
Unsuitable for under 16's.
First Aid Outdoors in Sport
Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th February
Greystoke Cycle Cafe, Poplin Dub, Greystoke,Penrith, Cumbria- 9am to 5pm
017684 83984
The outdoor environment nearly always means that the casualty has to be looked after for a longer timescale than is typical in a more urban setting. All of our outdoor First Aid courses look at how to manage the situation when the ambulance does not turn up in 10 minutes time and are appropriate if your work or leisure place is remote.
The First Aid Trainer has an active interest and commitment to the outdoor environment and fully understand the issues, dilemmas and judgments required when dealing with incidents in potentially hostile remote environments making the training highly relevant to you needs.
This course covers essential lifesaving techniques, especially dealing with casualties safely, systematically and sympathetically in the first few minutes of the more remote incident. Typically outdoor instructors working within centre grounds or on 'controlled' sites take this award as a minimum standard of duty of care. The course is also very popular with Trainee and assistant instructors starting out on their career.
Interactive hands-on training is the hallmark of this course, designed for all those working in remote locations in the British Isles. Training and scenarios are based on being more than several minutes up to several hours from help or the rescue team arriving. The first day covers the Emergency Action content with the second day building upon this. This qualification covers the needs of the outdoor national governing bodies for their Instructor awards.
Darkest Muncaster
Saturday 13th. Sunday 14th, Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th February 2010
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Lights, music, sound and special effects transform Muncaster's famous Gardens and Castle into an enchanting mystical experience after dark, guaranteed to amaze and entertain the entire family. Special themed evenings from ghostly Halloween, Silent fireworks, Remembrance day, Christmas and New year! Cafe open until 20.00 each evening for meals and light refreshments, to that all important hot chocolate with a dash of rum! An experience not to be missed!
Tea with Peter Rabbit
Friday 19th February 2010- 3pm
The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
015394 40874
Come and enjoy a scrumptious tea party with Peter Rabbit and guest of honour, Beatrix Potter. There will be cakes and sandwiches galore, games, stories and a chance to explore the World of Beatrix Potter! Fun for all the family.
Family Creativity Day
Sunday 21st February 2010 - 10.30am to 3pm
Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria
01229 587140
A fun day when all members of the family can get creative! The aim is for families to spend the day together working creatively on a particular story or theme, to produce an afternoon performance.
When each family arrives at 10.30 they are allocated into one of three groups and working on a rotation basis each group experiences three workshops.
The first workshop is a percussion workshop when everyone can have a go on our principal percussionist's huge range of percussion, including sleigh bells, gongs, timpani, drums, wind chimes, exotic African and Asian instruments etc
The second workshop is craft based and children and parents make props, scenery, costumes and instruments for the final performance.
The third workshop is with a storyteller and is drama based - everyone gets involved with bringing the script to life and acting out the story.
The three groups come together at the end for a final performance on the stage.
The day is most suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11 although this is very flexible. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who will also have the opportunity to take an active role in the day's activities! There is a short break for lunch and you can invite non participating family members along to the final performance.
March 2010
Malcolm Wilson Rally
Saturday 6th March 2010 - 8.30am to 4pm
Cockermouth, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
01524 410753
National stage rally for cars. Subject to MSA guidelines. Part of Fiesta ST Series and BTRDA National Championship as well as local and regional series.
Start at Cockermouth High Street, Grizedale, Wythop, Hobcarton Comb and Greystoke forests.
Whitehaven Farmer & Craft Market
Saturday 13th March 2010 - 10am -3pm
United Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria
01946 61919
Over 20 stalls offering local produce and crafts. Meats, cheeses, plants and vegetables, home-baked goods, gifts, cards, furnishings, jewellery and more.
Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flowe Show
20th March 2010 - 12 Noon - 5pm
2st March 2010 - 10am - 4pm
The Kelsick Centre, St Mary's Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria
015394 32252
A traditional village show, friendly and welcoming. Light refreshments available. Classes include Spring flowers and bulbs, photography, floral art, handicraft, cookery, children's classes
Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge
Sunday 21st March 2010 - 10am
Grizedale Forest Park and Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria
01457 855425
An adventure challenge for teams of 3 comprising off-road running, mountain biking and kayak canoeing plus some special challenges thrown in for good measure.
April 2010
Model Railway Exhibition
Friday 2nd April 2010 - Sunday 4th April 2010
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 10am to 5pm
01229 588082
This is the 48th year Furness Model Railway Club are holding this amazing exhibition. There at least 8 working model railway layouts, including Loch Dour, Apethorn Junction, Sykes Bridge Shed, Perrarswill, Santa Barbara and Sweethome Chicago. Plus lots of other trade stands. Refreshments also available. Held at Forum 28, Duke St, Barrow each day.
Whitehaven Farmer & Craft Market
Saturday 10th April 2010 - 10am - 3pm
United reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria
0194661919
Over 20 stalls offering local produce and crafts. Meats, cheeses, plants and vegetables, home-baked goods, gifts, cards, furnishings, jewellery and more.
Damson Day
Saturday 17th April 2010 - 10.30am - 4.30pm
Low Farm, Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria
015395 68599
Damson Day has been a way of paying tribute to this ancient fruit, encouraging others to join in the satisfaction of a day out in the country, meeting local producers and becoming aware of how many variations of food and drink come from this humble fruit, as well as how many people in the area produce crafts and create an amazing range of music and entertainment, from Morris Dancing to wandering fiddlers and the Hawkshead Wind Band. So much to see and do from the many hay-bales that provided seats for people to enjoy the endless choice of refreshments.
Great Langdale St George's Day 10km Road Race
Saturday 17th April 2010 - 12 Noon
Sticklebarn Tavern, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria
£10 attached runners and £12 unattached.
Wrynose or Bust Cycle Challenge
Sunday 25th April 2010 - 6am
Throughout Cumbria
01524 654423
There will be three routes to choose from.
The first is a very tough but achievable route of 112 miles through the Lakes including Wrynose Pass, alternatively there is a moderately easy 50 miler around Morecambe Bay to Grange returning via Cartmel, then finally we have a family fun run of 10 relatively easy miles.
Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th April 2010 - 10.30am - 5pm
Noworth Castle, Naworth, Brampton,Cumbria
01423 522122
A quality antiques and fine art fair with nationally known dealers exhibiting a wide range of items for sale to include antique town and country furniture, silver, porcelain, jewellery, paintings, carpets, prints, clocks and many decorative items.
Cockermouth Georgian Fair
Friday 30th April - Sunday 2nd May 2010
Cockermouth Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
01900 822634
Friday 30th April - Evening at The Kirkgate Centre: The Prelude (£6) and Country Dance (£6). Combined ticket £10 - 19:00 - 23:00
Saturday 1st May - Georgian Fair with markets, street theatre, traditional music and dance, Sedan Chair racing, Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling. The whole town turns out in Georgian finery to celebrate our heritage 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday 2nd May - A choral event
May 2010
Cockermouth Georgian Fair
1st May & 2nd May 2010
Cockermouth High Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
01900 822634
Friday 30th April - Evening at The Kirkgate Centre: The Prelude (£6) and Country Dance (£6). Combined ticket £10 - 19:00 - 23:00
Saturday 1st May - Georgian Fair with markets, street theatre, traditional music and dance, Sedan Chair racing, Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling. The whole town turns out in Georgian finery to celebrate our heritage 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday 2nd May - A choral event
Tea with Peter Rabbit
Sunday 2nd May 2010 - 1pm
The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
015394 40874
Come and enjoy a scrumptious tea party with Peter Rabbit and guest of honour, Beatrix Potter. There will be cakes and sandwiches galore, games, stories and a chance to explore the World of Beatrix Potter! Fun for all the family.
Whitehaven Farmer & Craft Market
Saturday 8th May 2010 - 10am - 3pm
United Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria
01946 61919
Over 20 stalls offering local produce and crafts. Meats, cheeses, plants and vegetables, home-baked goods, gifts, cards, furnishings, jewellery and more.
Cumbria Fishing Festival
Saturday 15th May - Sunday 23rd May 2010
Venues throughout Cumbria
015395 35630
A celebration of fishing in Cumbria. The festival offers a wide range of angling events for beginners, families and experts alike with over 50 separate events at more than 20 different venues. Try fishing for the first time or pick up the latest tips and techniques from top class instructors and angling celebrities. Special weekend events for younger anglers and the chance for everyone to have a go at catching their first fish. A great week for a fishing break in Cumbria.
Langwathby May Day
Saturday 15th May 2010 - 1pm - 6pm
Langwathby Village Green, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria
01768 881112
Traditional village May Day with rides, entertainment, marching band, displays, crafts, sports, teas, fancy dress, May Pole dancing.
Cumbria Orchid Society Annual Show
Sunday 16th May 2010 - 11am - 4pm
Morton Community Centre, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria
01461 203530
There are displays by our society and visiting societies. Trade stands with plants for sale. Free advice given about growing orchids. Raffle and tombola.
Mountain Festival
Wednesday 19th to Sunday 23rd May 2010
Keswick, Cumbria
01539 729048
With record high numbers of booked activity places at Keswick Mountain Festival 2009 it was declared by local people, activity providers and sponsors as a great success. Hundreds of visitors took part in the huge programme of organised activities, which included the second Keswick Triathlon, adventure races, climbing, walking, Canadian canoeing, ghyll scrambling, navigation courses, mountain biking, family treasure hunts and much more!
Ireby Music Festival
Friday 28th May 2010 - 5pm - Midnight
Saturday 29th May 2010 - 10.30am - Midnight
Ireby Village, Ireby
016973 71645
Music festival featuring Kate Rusby, Luka Bloom Po'Girl, Southern Tenant Folk Union, London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra and many more. Venues throughout the village including a 500-seat, heated, main stage marquee.
Eskdale Art
Saturday 29th - Monday 31st May 2010 - 10am to 4.30pm
St Begas Primary School, C/O Gill Bank Farm, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria
019467 23292
For one weekend a year the small rural primary school will be transformed into a showcase for over 60 artists and craftspeople with some 300 works on display. There will be a range of artwork, crafts and jewellery and cards. This is the 15th annual event which raises funds for the school.
During the weekend members of the community will be supporting us by opening their gardens.
Festival of Fools
Sunday 30th May 2010 to Thursday 3rd June 2010 10.30am - 6pm
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Most foolish event of its kind! Five days of madness and mayhem as jesters, street entertainers and various colourful characters descend upon the castle to claim the title Fool of Muncaster 2010, at the International Jesters Tournament held on the final day. Foolish fair with children's activities, face painting, side shows, and daily circus workshops for children of all ages. Bar and BBQ available.
Upperby Gala
Monday 31st May 2010 - 1pm - 4pm
Bitts Park, Carlisle, Cumbria
01228 817359
A small family fun day event, set in the pretty park at Hammond's Pond, Upperby, Carlisle. A variety of arena acts, charity stalls, sideshows, fairground, rowing boats, model boats, model railway, RSPCA fun dog show, vintage vehicles, live entertainment and refreshments.
June 2010
Festival of Fools
Sunday 30th May 2010 to Thursday 3rd June 2010 - 10.30am - 6pm
Muncaster Castle, Revenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Most foolish event of its kind! Five days of madness and mayhem as jesters, street entertainers and various colourful characters descend upon the castle to claim the title Fool of Muncaster 2010, at the International Jesters Tournament held on the final day. Foolish fair with children's activities, face painting, side shows, and daily circus workshops for children of all ages. Bar and BBQ available.
Appleby Horse Fair
Thursday 3rd June - Wednesday 9th June 2010
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
017683 51177
A traditional, informal gathering of gypsies and travellers - lively atmosphere with plenty to see - horses being washed in river, raced down street, stalls etc.
*Not an organised event.*
Visitors attend at their own risk.
Garden Festival
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th June 2010 - 10am -5.30pm
Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark in Cartmel, Grange over Sands, Cumbria
015395 58838
The annual Holker Garden Festival is a celebration of gardens, countryside and food. The festival has many attractions including the great horticultural marquee which sees many exhibitors coming straight from the Chelsea Flower Show, stunning show gaardens, floral art marquee, WI marquee. Live music, guest appearances, demonstrations, traditional crafts, local foods and much, much more.
Vintage Vehicle & Machinery Rally
Friday 4th June 2010 - 10am to 5.30pm
Hayes Castle Farm, Hayescastle Road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria
01946 832790
Crafts, market stalls, cars, motorbikes, steam engines, commercial vehicles, owners club, fariground, displays, stationary engines and collectables.
Whitehaven Farmer and Craft Market
Saturday 12th June 2010 - 10am - 3pm
United Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria
01946 61919
Over 20 stalls offering local produce and crafts. Meats, cheeses, plants and vegetables, home-baked goods, gifts, cards, furnishings, jewellery and more.
Lakeland Historic Vehicle Show
Sunday 20th June 2010 - 10am to 4pm
Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria
01253 407779
A fantastic day of motoring nostalgia, which sees over 300 classic cars, motorcycles, vintage tractors, and minature steam engines displayed by individual enthiusiasts and many car clubs.
Montane Lakeland 100 & 50 Ultra Trail Races
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th June 2010
Coniston, Cumbria
01744 732607
July 2010
Strawberry Fair
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July - 10am to 5pm
The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
015394 40874
Timmy Willie, the country-mouse loves strawberries and so do we. Come and try some of the mouth-watering strawberry based desserts, salads and ice creams on the menu in the tea room
Langdale Gala
Sunday 4th July 2010 - 12 Noon - 5pm
015394 37320
Walthwaite Meadow, Walthwaite, Chapel Stile, Ambleside,Cumbria
A village show for all including children's flat races, fell races, bouncy castles, home-made food, bar and barbecue, stalls and side shows plus locals demonstating sheep clipping, slate riving etc and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.
Westmoreland Horticultural Society Flower Show
Sunday 4th July 2010 - 12 Noon - 4pm
Kendal, Cumbria
01539 741267
Sweet peas, roses, fuchsias, pelargoniums, begonias and floral art.
Carnival Weekend, Staveley
Friday 9th July 2010 - 7pm - 11pm
Saturday 10th July 2010 - 11am - 4pm & 7pm - 11pm
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria
07702 256425
A three day carnival arts festival, with entertainment, workshops, live music, food and bar. The weekend culminates in a Brazilian Style Street Procession on Sunday 11th July. A magical sea of colour winds its way through the streets of Staveley to the infectious rhythms of the carnival bands. The procession is fuel free with bicycle powered floats and people powered carnival structures. Come and experience a unique and inspiring event in the heart of the Lake District!
August 2010
Summer Fun
Sunday 1st to Monday 9th August 2010 - 10.30am to 6pm
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August. Seventy acres for the kids to run wild in plus jesters, street entertainers, children's circus workshops and magic shows. On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform.
Summer Fun
Tuesday 10th - Tuesday 17th August 2010 - 10.30am - 6pm
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August. Seventy acres for the kids to run wild in plus jesters, street entertainers, children's circus workshops and magic shows. On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform.
Tea Party with Peter Rabbit
Wednesday 11th August 2010 - 1pm
The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria
015394 40874
Come and enjoy a scrumptious tea party with Peter Rabbit and guest of honour, Beatrix Potter. There will be cakes and sandwiches galore, games, stories and a chance to explore the World of Beatrix Potter! Fun for all the family.
Summer Fun
Wednesday 18th - Wednesday 25th August 2010 - 10.30am -6pm
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August. Seventy acres for the kids to run wild in plus jesters, street entertainers, children's circus workshops and magic shows. On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform.
Summer Fun
Thursday 26th - Tuesday 31st August 2010- 10.30am - 6.00pm
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria
01229 717614
Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August. Seventy acres for the kids to run wild in plus jesters, street entertainers, children's circus workshops and magic shows. On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform.
Grasmere Lakeland Show
Sunday 29th August 2010 - 10am to 5pm
Grasmere Show Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria
Grasmere Sports is the blue ribbon sports in the Lake District. Including the world famous Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, guides fell-running races, hound trailing and numerours other events. In the main ring are demonstrations of dog handling and horse riding and additionally, displays of soaring and mountain bike racing. Included are Made In Cumbria tents, trade stands and various eating places. This is the day out for all the family on the August Bank Holiday Sunday. Full details are available ont he website.
September 2010
Lakeland Trails Festival in Keswick
Sunday 5th September 2010
Keswick, Cumbria
07786 237822
The hugely popular Lakeland Trails Festival of walking and running comes to the town of Keswick on Sunday 6th September for the third round of the 2009 series.
The town will come alive to the thumping beat of the Nationally acclaimed Brazilian Samba drumming band, Batala Liverpool. Performing live in the Market Square, Batala are top performers having played at Wembley Arena, live with the Sugababes and were the stars of Notting Hill Carnival. Batala will be parading everyone to the start line on Station Road.
Various events for walkers, less competitive runners and more experienced runners will take place throughout the day, with the courses specially designed for all abilities - everyone can take part. There’s no fear of getting lost as the routes follow marked and marshalled bridleways. With graded climbs and descents they make an ideal stepping stone for newcomers to off road running too. Many are running for their chosen charities, and a group from Kendal are dressing up as Super Heroes to compete and raise money for good causes.
With nearly 1000 entries already taken for this year’s event, there are only a few places left, so please hurry up if you want to take part in one of the best running and walking events in the UK.
Children’s activities take place on Fitz Park, with bouncy castles, slides, face painting and fun runs starting later in the day. Children can come along and enter the fun runs on the day, and everyone who enters will receive a finisher’s medal.
The Lakeland Trails Festival in Keswick is being supported this year by Keswick BID, promoting the town of Keswick as the Adventure Capital of England and will bring the crowds back into the town for the closing ceremony and prize giving. The events are being sponsored by lifestyle brand PUMA and sock brand Bridgedale.