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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Navigation – Practice Your Skills: LDNPA Guided Walk

Market Cross Pooley Bridge , Penrith, United Kingdom

Head outdoors to refresh and extend your map and compass skills. Learn in small, friendly groups with our qualified national park volunteers. Grid refs, bearings, pacing, timing and more. Basic...

£15

Steamer, Dale & Fell : LDNPA GUIDED WALK

Ullswater Information Centre Glenridding, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Part of Ullswater Outdoor Fest 2016 Cruise to Howtown then walk over Beda Fell to view the ancient deer forest of Bannerdale. Return by Boredale Hause. Includes two Wainwright summits....

Film Premiere with Terry Abraham and Alan Hinkes OBE

Rheged The Rheged Centre, Redhills , Penrith , Cumbria, United Kingdom

Alan Hinkes OBE - The first Briton to climb the world’s highest mountains (U) Critically acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker Terry Abraham and producer of the BBC hit 'Life of a...

Birkett Trophy Cruise

Pooley Bridge Pier Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Watch the award-winning Birkett Trophy Yacht Race onboard an exclusive private charter.

£25

Forty Farms Fair with Kendal Farmers Market and Lovingly Artisan

Rheged The Rheged Centre, Redhills , Penrith , Cumbria, United Kingdom

With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at Rheged. Back by popular demand, the Farmers Market returns, with stalls full of seasonal local produce, crafts and gift ideas which all...

Patterdale Parish Boundary – Beat The Bounds 2025

Patterdale C of E Primary School Patterdale, Penrith

As an old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, join locals and regulars to the valley to 'Beat The Bounds' of the Patterdale Parish Boundary, following the Parish Bounds as much...

£28

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