Calendar
What's on.
Markets, fairs, walks and openings in and around Hawkshead. Tap a day to see what's happening, or browse the highlights below.
July 2026
Highlights this month
Theatre by the Lake — Summer Season
Wednesday 1 July
Summer repertory season opens — check website for nightly programme.
Ings Sheepdog Trials
Saturday 25 July09:00–16:00
Long-running trials with refreshments and a friendly fellside welcome.
Hawkshead Village Market
Saturday 4 July10:00–15:00
Local crafts, produce and gifts in the village square.
Grizedale Sculpture Trail Guided Walk
Sunday 12 July11:00–14:00
Guided walk through highlights of the sculpture trail with a forest ranger.
Ambleside Rushbearing
Saturday 4 July14:00–16:00
Traditional procession of decorated rush carts through the village.
Grasmere Rushbearing Festival
Saturday 11 July15:00–18:00
Ancient rushbearing ceremony with a procession of decorated rushes, children dancing and a village fair at St Oswald's Church.