Events

There is a fantastic range of events that take place in and around Ullswater each year that celebrate the rich diversity, local history, culture and beauty of the area. Highlights include the world famous Marmalade Festival, the popular Winter Droving, Ullswater Walking Festival or Ullswater’s very own Daff Fest. Or perhaps one of the many sporting events, such as the Ullswater Triathlon or the Epic Lakes Swim is more your cup of tea?

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  • ‘The Highway Cello’ with Kenneth Wilson

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    A Words on Wednesday event with a difference ‘The Highway Cello’ is about Kenneth Wilson’s journey, on a bike, and with his cello, from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome. Kenneth will be reading,...

    £10
  • ‘Love in Cold Water’ with Sara Barnes

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    Join Lakeland author Sara Barnes for a conversation centred around how she harnessed the power of cold water immersion to unlock her creative and romantic spirit. Her first two published...

    £10
  • ‘Cook Out’ with Harrison Ward, the ‘Fell Foodie’

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, is a passionate self-taught cook since childhood, food has played a key role in most of his life. A sudden life change...

    £10
  • The Bookshop Band

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    The award winning Bookshop Band came to life as an artistic collaboration with their local bookshoop Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in 2010. They write and perform songs inspired...

    £15
  • ‘Mothering in the Middle of Nowhere’ with Caro Giles

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    Join author Caro Giles for readings from her debut memoir, Twelve Moons, followed by a Q&A. Caro Giles is a writer based in Northumberland. Her words are inspired by her...

    £10
  • ‘A History of Cumbria in Ten Maps’ with Bill Shannon

    Verey Books Pooley Bridge

    Academic and author Bill introduces ten maps that have shaped the county of Cumbria, from the first mention of Cumbria in c.1050 through the lavish – and much copied –...

    £10

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