Out and About
Windermere Air Festival - 23 to 24 July
This year will be the 22th Windermere Air Festival and the
Red Arrows have confirmed attendance! It's an airshow with a
differrence as it has the stunning backdrop of Laje Windermere and
the Lake District National Park.
Kendal Calling - 29 to 31 July
This independent festival held in the beautiful Lake District is
now in its sixth year. Big names already announced for the Lowther Deer Park festival
include Blondie, Chase & Status and the Cribs.
Walking
From gentle strolls and lakeside wanderings to more ambitious
rambling and advanced trekking; with all this gob smacking scenery
around, there's no better place to do it.
We have put together our top 5 walks from local train stations
in and around the Lakes for you to check out.
1. Oxenholme Station
Enjoy a 5.5 mile walk around Oxenholme's quaint village. Download guide
for this walk.
2. Kendal Station
This 8 mile walk takes you beside three of South Lakeland's
lovely rivers, the Kent, the Mint and the Sprint. Download guide
for this walk.
3. Burneside Station
Enjoy Cunswick Scar on an 8 mile walk overlooking Burnside and
Kendal. Download guide
for this walk.
4. Staveley Station
This 7.5 mile walk passes through the gentle rolling
countryside, south of Staveley. Download guide
for this walk.
5. Windermere Station
A popular 5 mile walk from Windermere, the heart of the Lake
District. Download guide
for this walk.
Kendal Mintfest
An breathtaking mix of top notch contemporary international
street arts. Bank holiday weekend in Kendal is jam packed with fun
and exciting acts, entertainment for everyone.
Hawkshead Trout Farm
Fancy testing your mettle against a 16lb rainbow trout?
Experienced angler or novice fisherman, everyone is welcome to have
a go; they'll even give you tuition if you need it.
Lakes Aquarium
Strange and curious fish and water creatures from around the
globe all waiting to be marvelled at; from lung fish to leopard
tortoises, and grinning caiman to deadly boa constrictors.
Windermere Lake Cruises
Hop on a cruise ship and sail the lake at Windermere, hopping
off again at an idyllic destination. Unless you fancy doing some of
the hard work yourself that is; in which case hire a boat and go it
alone.
Low Wood Watersports Centre
Waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, climbing; all with a stunning
backdrop of the Cumbrian fells. Everything you need to satisfy that
craving for adventure really.