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Ullswater Events
Ullswater hosts a great range of annual events, festivals and shows throughout the year. Please take a look at the selection below. The page is updated regularly so please make sure you visit us again when planning your next trip to the area! If you would like us to showcase your event please contact us.
June 2012 events
Ullswater Fair - Sunday 30th June 2012. Patterdale - King George V Playing Fields. Fell races, dog competitions and much more at this excellent annual event.
July 2012 events
Patterdale Parish Boundary Walk - Saturday 7th July 2012. Patterdale. Annual fund raiser for the local school and church. This year sees the introduction of a new 7 miles walk to go with the usual 14 mile and 30 mile walks. Full details on the Patterdale Parish Boundary Walk page.
Lord Birkett Trophy Cup - Saturday 2nd and Sunday 7th July 2012. Annual event in memory of Lord Birkett, the saviour of Ullswater. Prestigious sailing event with over 200 participants organised by the Ullswater Yacht Club.
August 2012 events
Ullswater Swimming Championship - Date TBC. Senior Championship Swim the full length of Ullswater, a distance of 7 miles. There will be 15 swimmers this year. Start will be around 0945-1000 hours by the Ferry Landing at Glenridding. The finish being a large yellow buoy in line from the end of the Jetty and the shore on the east side. Details at www.bldsa.org.uk.
Cumbria Classic Car Show - Date TBC. Dalemain, near Penrith.
Patterdale Dog Day. Saturday 25th August 2012. Patterdale. Annual event with an open sheep dog trials competition, Cumberland Wrestling, Dog competitions and much more. Full details on the Patterdale Dog Day website.
September 2012 events
Helvellyn Triathalon. Sunday 8th September 2012. Gruelling cycle ride including “The Struggle”, swim in Ullswater, and then run up Helvellyn. What better way to spend a Sunday! If you can’t take part please come along and support those mad enough to do so! Great viewing in Glenridding and Patterdale.
Ullswater Outdoor Festival - Dates TBC. Woodland trails, family steamer rides, romantic walks, lakeside activities from mountain biking to sailing and kayaking, waterfall walks, energetic hikes and remote peak ascents. Full details on the Ullswater Outdoor Festival website.
October 2012 events
Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay. Sunday 7th October 2012. Annual mountain relay race from Sykeside Campsite in Brotherswater to Patterdale.
Feb 2012 events
Marmalade Festival - Saturday and Sunday 25th/26th Feb 2012 Dalemain House Ullswater - full details at http://www.marmaladeawards.com/
The Ullswater Yacht Club has a range of events and races throughout the year. New members welcome. See the
Ullswater Hotel, B&B, Holiday Cottage Accommodation, Attractions and Activity Vouchers to be won. All in aid of Patterdale CofE School
Ullswater Steamer Events
The Ullswater Steamers run events throughout the year For a full list please see the