Derwentwater and Catbells seen from Castlerigg above Keswick, with sheep in the foreground
The Lake District calendar

The Lake District: family

Updated 1 Nov 2026

1 event

Festivals, sport & seasonal 1

Sport
Starts in 295 days

Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show

Grasmere Sports field, Grasmere

Family in the Lake District at a glance

Our the Lake District calendar has 1 listing under family: 1 with fixed dates. For 1 of 1, we read the dates on the organiser's own page. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see family across the UK (7 listings) or everything on in the Lake District.

When they happen

The busiest month for family here is August, counting each month an event runs in.

What our the Lake District guide says about those seasons:

Summer (June to August)
The summer bus shuttles to Wasdale and Buttermere run in these months, with the Buttermere shuttle listed from May to September. Book accommodation ahead.

Where they happen

Other events in the Lake District

Family elsewhere

Family across the UK: 7 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

Plan the rest of your visit

Events change: check the organiser before you go. Dates and hours come from each organiser's own page, linked on every card.

All the Lake District events · The Lake District guide · London events · On today across the UK