Diving in to the Great North Swim in Windermere
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Supporting Events and Festivals

Special activities for a special place

Every year, we organise our own activities and support a range of other events or festivals to help promote what is special about the Lake District National Park.

Our own activities

Our own activities range from hundreds of guided walks led by volunteers and experts to ‘have a go at adventure’ taster sessions at the Lake District Visitor Centre, overlooking Windermere. Check out our Events section.

Other Events and Festivals

We help to make things happen

We work with other organisations to help their events and festivals take place and provide greater opportunity for learning about the National Park. And all these events and festivals help to support the local economy. We provide financial support, specialist expertise in event planning, safety or sustainable transport solutions.

In 2010 we are supporting events under the following three themes:

  1. Arts and culture - Lakes Alive
  2. Specialist sports - Fred Whitton Challenge, the 112 mile road cycling sportive event, and the Great North Swim on Windermere
  3. Recreation and interest - Cumbria Tourism Access for All Award , Keswick Mountain Festival and Kendal Mountain Festival

And for 2011?

If you're an event organiser and would like to team up in 2011 please email andrea.hills@lakedistrict.gov.uk

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