Discover some of the key cultural, sporting, and recreational events that make up the vibrant tapestry of Ambleside and our neighbouring communities.
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February 2024
9 February – Ambleside and Grasmere Big Switch Off: visit website
April 2024
6 April – Lakeland Festival of Light, Catbells: visit website
May 2024
17-18 May – Keswick Mountain Festival: visit website
June 2024
7 June – Keswick Beer Festival: visit website
8 June – ARLA Great North Swim: Windermere: visit website
July 2024
26 July – Rushbearing Ambleside: Historic community event – procession & sports visit Facebook page
13 July – Lakeland Trails Ultra 100k, 50k, 23k, 14k (Ambleside, running): visit website
25 July – Ambleside Sports: Traditional Lakeland Sports: visit website
August 2024
15 August – Rydal Show (Rydal): visit website
19 August – Summer Flower Show – Ambleside Parish Centre
25 August – Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show: visit website
September 2024
September – Craft Fair – Ambleside Parish Centre
27-29 September – Amblefest beer festival: visit website
October 2024
19 October – Helvellyn Lakeland Trails (running): visit website
19 October – Langdale marathon and half marathon: visit website
November 2024
21-24 November – Kendal Mountain Festival: visit website
16 November – Ambleside Christmas Lights Parade and switch-on: visit website
Watch our short video to get a taste for the festive lights switch on in Ambleside:
December 2024
Watch this space!