September
Thursday 9th
Westmorland County Show, Crooklands
8am-5.30pm
Agricultural show for all the family
£2-£13 01539567804
Friday 10th
10.30am-12.30pm
Beatrix Potter Walk, Hill Top
Guided walk to Moss Eccles Tan
Booking essential Free-£5 015394 36269 015394 36269 option 5
Friday 10th
Kendal Torchlight Carnival
Fabulous procession
6pm-10pm 01539 721360 01539 721360
Saturday 11th
Sizergh Castle, Sizergh
Heritage Open Day
Free admission to house and garden
11am-5pm 01539560951
Friday 17th
Mountain Rescue Open Day, Ambleside
10am-4pm
Phone for details 015394 32580
Friday 17th
Wray Castle Revealed
10.30am-1pm
£5 Booking essential 015394 47997
South Lake District Council www.southlakeland.gov.uk/events http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/index/enjoying/events.htm http://www.visitcumbria.com/go.htm Destination Cumbria: With over 30 different activities on offer ranging from Go Ape, Gorge Scrambling and Honister Slate Mine to Horse Trekking, Quad Biking and Scenic Tours, Destination Cumbria make it possible for people to book and go on any adventure activity on the same or next day of booking. It's just a hop, skip and a jump away and is a unique experience for young and old alike. At The World of Beatrix Potter you will experience all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales, brought to life in an indoor creation of the Lake District countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells. Blackwell, built between 1898 and 1900 is one of Britains finest houses from the turn of the last century, and is one of the country's most important examples of Arts and Crafts architecture. Lake Windermere is England's largest lake and Windermere Lake Cruises offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours. From majestic steamers and wooden launches, traditional rowing boats and self drive motor boats, it is the most popular attraction in Cumbria. 
Golakes - The official Cumbria Tourism Website
Lake District National Park
Visit Cumbria
Brockhole:
Something for everyone, whatever the weather, The Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole boasts a famous adventure playground, interactive exhibitions, fabulous gardens and games lawn, an information desk, great gift shop and family cafe with lakeside grounds and gardens boast stunning views, as well as many unusual trees, plants and shrubs. Open daily with free admission. 
Peter Rabbit
Blackwell
Windermere Lake Cruises
