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WITHIN A DAY TRIP FROM
ULLSWATER
Lake District National Park Authority
Tourist Information Centre:
Glenridding
017684 82414
eMail
ullswatertic@lake-district.gov.uk
Penrith Tourist Information Centre
01768 867466
eMail:
pen.tic@eden.gov.uk
National Park Authority's Weatherline
0870 0550575
or online here
Patterdale Today
5 Day
Weather Forecast
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Events on and around
Ullswater
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The Ullswater Outdoor
Festival 2009
Saturday September 26th to
Sunday October 4th
Come and join us for over 9 days with
more than 50 guided walks to suit everyone ranging from gentle scenic strolls to
more experienced mountaineering around England's most beautiful lake and all for FREE!!
Woodland Trails ~Family Steamer rides
~ Romantic lakeside walks ~
Mountain biking ~ Sailing ~ Kayaking ~ Waterfall walks ~ Energetic hikes ~
Remote peak ascents For more information telephone
017684 82414 or
download pdf leaflet HERE
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Apologies
The following information may not be up-to-date
Please telephone or eMail those listed below for more current information or
contact the
Tourist Information Office
ullswatertic@lake-district.gov.uk
Patterdale Today
www.patterdaletoday.btik.com
gives the latest travel, community and entertainment information for Patterdale,
Glenridding and Hartsop
Lake District National
Park Authority
have a programme of
Free Guided Walks
throughout the summer, also
Evening Cruises with a Ranger
For details of autumn and winter programme contact 017684 81414
Pooley Bridge Farmers' Market
is held on the last Sunday every month April to September,
10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Behind the Sun Inn at Pooley Bridge.
During the winter months it is held at Rheged on the A66
www.ortonfarmers.co.uk
Dalemain Historic House and
Gardens hosts a variety of Craft Fairs, Concerts, Vintage Car Rallies,
etc., throughout the year, including the world's first
Marmalade
Festival which gets bigger and better every year.
Garden and tearoom open from mid February.
House open from early April to end October.
Visit
www.dalemain.com for further information.
Hutton in the Forest,
about seven miles
from Aira Force on Ullswater, is the historic home of Lord and Lady Inglewood,
featuring fine furniture, tapestries, portraits, a beautiful walled garden,
topiary terraces and woodland walk.
House and Garden open Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays end
of
April to end of September.
Gardens, Grounds and
Woodland
Walks 11 - 5 daily except Saturdays, April-October.
For more information telephone 017684 84449
eMail
info@hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
The Rheged Centre
hosts a series of Concerts, Craft fairs, Woodfest, Antiques and Collectors
fairs, Illustrated Lectures. Live music and Dine and Film evenings
See their website www.Rheged.com
for dates and details.
Ullswater Steamers ~ Events 2009
BOOKINGS FOR EVENTS 2009 CAN NOW BE TAKEN ,PRICES AND
DATES CONFIRMED BELOW
Cumbrian Fayre Food Cruises –
Departures from Pooley Bridge and Glenridding – 7pm and
9pm-Cost
£25. Includes Cumbrian Fayre Buffet, a complimentary glass of Cava
and entertainment onboard a two hour evening cruise of Ullswater. Departures
from Pooley Bridge inc Cumbrian Buffet from The Crown and Stu-Di-Doo Magician
for discreet magic amongst guests
Dates 17th June, 15th July and 12th August –
menus will be available soon.
Departures from Glenridding inc Cumbrian Buffet from the Brunswick Deli and
music from Peter Lashley – a local singer songwriter (guitar)
Dates 1st July, 29th July and 26th August.
The Return of the Ghostly Galleon -
31st October & 1st
November 13.30 pm – 15.30 pm.
Sail with us at your
peril! Which team will you be in: Spidery Witch, Grim Reaper, Vampires or part
of the Slimy Stinking Sea Dog Crew and who will find the Vampires coffin on
Treasure Island? Lots of games and prizes to be won with prizes for the best
fancy-dress. Other Games to be played: Smack the Rat/Pin the Stake on the
Skeleton, also Ghastly Tales of Chris Sluman with sound effects from other team
members TBA
£15, also Family ticket available £50 . Cost £15
includes Spooky Sweets Goody Bag for our young spooks with a glass of mulled
wine and piece of gingerbread for the parents. Departs Glenridding Pier House.
NEW for 2009 Family Ticket 2 AD/2 CH or 1 AD/3CH £50
The Spirit of Christmas – 9th & 10th December
A Christmas Cruise with Ullswater ‘Steamers’ in association with Dalemain
Historic House & Gardens – Pooley Bridge at 11am - £20 inc Cruise & Lunch.
Make this Christmas truly magical, with the return of a Ullswater
‘Steamers’ and Dalemain festive cruise. Our winter wonderland package combines a
relaxing cruise on one of our ‘Steamers’ followed by a delicious Christmas lunch
at Dalemain House, served in the medieval hall. Vegetarian option is available.
Santa and his Happy Elf return in‘The Cruise II’ – 19th & 20th
December - 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - £15 Includes Christmas present from Santa RRP £10
and glass of mulled wine and mince pie for the parents as well as a Christmas
card containing a future free voyage with us in 2010. Departs Glenridding Pier
House. NO Family Ticket for this event . By popular request Santa will make his
annual guest appearances with The Happy Elf. Santa stars in ‘The Cruise II’ for
our Santa Special 2009. There will be a colouring competition onboard for the
children with prizes to be won, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie for the
parents.
www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
The Ullswater Yacht
Club has a programme of races and events throughout the year for members and
visitors. See their website
www.ullswateryachtclub.org for details.
Creative Days
with a Difference at the Cycle Cafe - a variety of creative
arts and country craft workshops are run on some weekdays in Greystoke (5
miles north of Ullswater ) throughout the year. Learn the art of rag rug
making ~willow weaving~ dry stone walling ~ breadmaking ~ reflexology~ gps & sat
nav~ glass painting ~gluten free baking ~ learn to draw etc.etc for
further courses and details of spring and summer programme see
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
All days include coffees, wholesome lunch
and teas/ homemade cakes and cordials served in our farmhouse kitchen or, on
warmer days, the tea garden overlooking parkland to Greystoke Castle.
Booking essential ~Tel 017684 83984
Ullswater Country Fair,
Patterdale
Fourth Saturday in July ~Penrith
Agricultural Show
Farm animals, horse show, Cumberland wrestling, craft exhibitions, horticulture
etc. etc. A full fun day.
Potfest in the Park
(Hutton in the Forest)
Potfest in the Pens (Penrith auction mart)
both are gatherings of over a hundred potters from around the
world selling their works, large and small, useful and collectible, for home and
garden. www.potfest.co.uk
Lowther Horse Trials and
Country Fair an annual must for carriage driving, show-jumping,
hunting, shooting and fishing enthusiasts, in nearby Lowther Park. They don't have a website, so for further information
telephone 01931 712378.
Skelton Show
at Hutton in the Forest
Traditional agricultural show with horses, dogs, cattle, sheep, feathered and
furry animals, the latest and vintage farm equipment, events and competitions. A
great day out for the family.
Patterdale Dog Day
(traditional hound racing, fell running etc.) Ullswater Tourist Information
centre will give you more details 017684 82414
The LDNP Tourist
Information Centre at Glenridding will have up-to-date information
about all these and other events in the area.
017684 82414 ~
mailto:ullswatertic@lake-district.gov.uk
or contact the Pooley Bridge Tourist
Information Centre which is kindly sponsored by Ullswater Steamers 017684
86135
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Ullswater
www.ullswater.co.uk
is an information site sponsored by
Kevin Whitemore
and managed by
Jan Minshull
author of
Coast to Coast
the Novel
ISBN 1-905175-21-3
Available to order from all good bookshops, or on-line at
Amazon.co.uk
Now also available in
Large Print and
Audio CD/Cassette
Patterdale Mountain Rescue
www.mountainrescue.org.uk
To join the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Supporters Club, contact
The Honorary Treasurer
PMRT Association Ltd
Ogilvie House
Patterdale
Cumbria CA11 0PJ
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