Entries by Rachael Staunton Rook

AmbleFest 2026: Craft Beer, Live Music and Street Food in Ambleside

If you’re looking for things to do in the Lake District this September, AmbleFest is returning to Ambleside for a three-day celebration of craft beer, live music and street food. Taking place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026, this year’s festival marks the fifth anniversary of AmbleFest, bringing another packed weekend of food, […]

Celebrate 25 Years of Blackwell – The Arts & Crafts House

If you’re planning a stay in Windermere this weekend, why not discover one of the Lake District’s finest historic houses as Blackwell – The Arts & Crafts House celebrates 25 years since reopening to the public? Taking place on Saturday 4 July, this special anniversary event invites visitors to enjoy a day of creativity, craftsmanship […]

Festival Of The Lake Returns To Windermere

If you’re planning a visit to Windermere at the end of June, there’s another fantastic event to add to your itinerary. Festival of the Lake returns to Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 27th June 2026, bringing together local heritage, traditional boating culture and family-friendly activities in a celebration of England’s largest lake. The festival takes […]