Ullswater
The Lake District
Cumbria

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Events

Below are next Events happening in the local area around The Quiet Site. Perhaps an exciting annual event is happening during your stay with us? Find out below for dates and information.

Dalemain Marmalade festival and awards

Location: Dalemain country house
Date & Time: 12th and 13th February
Suitable for: Marmalade lovers

Help raise money for Hospice at home in Cumbria while tasting the finest marmalades known to man!

25th Feb 10am - 4pm (children free) Tasting, meet Paddington Bear, childrens activities etc

26th Feb 10am - 4pm (children free) Food and craft market, demonstrations and prize giving.

www.marmaladeawards.com/

 

Keswick Film Festival

Location: Keswick
Date & Time: 23rd - 26th February
Suitable for: Film lovers

The 12th Keswick Film Festival starts a little earlier this year with a line-up of films and guests with themes including a Film4 appreciation and an Agnes Varda retrospective.
www.keswickfilmfestival.org

Literature Festival

Location: Keswick
Date & Time: 2 - 14th March
Suitable for: All

Words by the Water Literature Festival
Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria is the centre for this exciting literature festival organised by Ways With Words. For 10 days (from 4 - 13 March 2011) writers and readers get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas.
www.wordsbythewater.org.uk

Vintage Tractor Show

Location: Dalemain country house
Date & Time: 8th May
Suitable for: All

This is what they used to look like!

Fell Pony Show

Location: Dalemain country house
Date & Time: 14th May
Suitable for: All

Come and see the annual show for the Fell Pony Society.

Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy

Location: Ullswater
Date & Time: 2nd and 3rd July 2011
Suitable for: All

The North’s most popular long distance race, the Lord Birkett is rated at number eight in the top 50 ‘must do’ sailing regattas by Yachts and Yachting.
Every year the race for the highly-prized trophy attracts keen sailors from national champions to novices from all over the country in a huge range of different boats all racing the full length of Ullswater and back on both days.
Some are seeking the ‘Holy Grail’ of a Birkett win, others are simply happy to be part of the unforgettable experience of sailing with more than 200 boats in one of the most beautiful parts of the Lakes.
The unique race was established in 1963 to commemorate the successful defence by Lord Birkett of the right of public access to Ullswater which was threatened with reservoir status in the early 1960s.
Local man Lester Noble has won the race a record 6 times. The 2010 race was featured in ITVs series The Lakes.

Potfest

Location: Hutton in the Forest
Date & Time: 27th - 29th July 10-5pm
Suitable for: Pot lovers

www.potfest.co.uk/

Game Fair - Lowther

Location: Lowther Park
Date & Time: 11th and 12th August
Suitable for: Country folk

The first Lowther Country fair, taking over from the Lowther horse trials.

Shooting competitions, fishing and country pursuits. Stands.

http://www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/lowther-game-and-country-fair

Olympic action

Location: The Quiet Bar
Date & Time: 27th July 2012
Suitable for: Anyone

We will be opening the bar during the days to show all the main events an a new super large telly.

Patterdale country fair

Location: Patterdale Ullswater
Date & Time: 25th August 2012
Suitable for: People and dogs..

  • Sheep Dog Trials All Day
  • Terrier Show (open )
  • Show of Sticks and Crooks
  • Sheep Show
  • Fell Race (open)
  • Sheep Shearing display
  • Foxhound Show (open)
  • Hound Trails
  • Crafts

    • Hutton Horse Trials

    Location: Hutton in the Forest ( 20 mins from The Quiet Site)
    Date & Time: 23rd and 24th June and the 8th and 9th September
    Suitable for: Horsey types

    2 days of quality horse trials.

    Great day out for the family. Easier to get a ticket for than London 2012.

    Ullswater Outdoor Festival

    Location: Ullswater
    Date & Time: September 22nd - 30th
    Suitable for: People who love Ullswater and the outdoors..

    • Woodland Trails
    • Family Steamer rides
    • Romantic lakeside walks
    • Mountain biking
    • Sailing
    • Kayaking
    • Waterfall walks
    • Energetic hikes
    • Remote peak ascents

    http://www.ullswater.com/outdoorfestival

    Over 9 days with more than 50 guided walks to suit everyone ranging from gentle scenic strolls to more experienced mountaineering around Englands most beautiful lake.

    The Ullswater fell race -Perfect fell run with music and boats!

    Location: Ullswater
    Date & Time: November 4th 2012
    Suitable for: runners

    Sign up to the Ullswater Trail - The Grand Finale of a series of events organised by Lakeland Trails.  Your journey starts with a beautiful half hour cruise aboard the Ullswater Steamer "Raven", whilst being seranaded by singer/songwriter Pete Lashley, brings you to the start in the hamlet of Howtown. The course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways follows the lake shore, giving panoramic views of Hellvelyn and the surrounding peaks. Much of the course passes through ancient woodland, which will be at it's autumnal best.

    New years eve Quiz Quiz

    Location: The Quiet Bar
    Date & Time: 31st December 2012
    Suitable for: All

    Now in its 6th year the Quiet Quiz is becoming firmly established!  Lots of great prizes. All proceeds to the Cumbrian Air Ambulance.