September Events & Activities

Review what's on in September in the Lake District & Cumbria:

If you would like to include your 2012, 2013 or 2014 event here, please email details to info@stayin.net.

World Sheep Dog Trial, Food & Country Festival September 2012 - The picturesque Lowther Estates in Cumbria, England, is home to the 2011 World Sheep Dog Trials. Lowther Park is the largest outdoor events venue in the Lake District. The World Trial typically features 240 dogs and handlers from 23 nations.

Westmoreland Country Show 13th September 2012 - One of Britains Oldest and the North West's Largest Livestock Shows.The Show continues  from strength to strength, following their highly successful visits, the Sheep Show are here again to entertain and educate all our visitors, a truly entertaining show with fun on many levels.Featuring Cattle, Sheep, pigs, Goats, also Horses, Poultry, Hounds, Dogs and Rare Breeds, together with Alpaca classes. Not forgetting Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, W.I., Learning for Life and Craft Marquees, with over 350+ trade stands and the areas largest local products Food Hall with special demonstrators and Celebrity Chefs.The Westmorland County Show is Cumbria’s premiere “shop window” for a “taste, try and buy” experience in a convivial and relaxing atmosphere.

Kendal Torchlight Carnival September 2012 - one of the largest one-day events in the Lake District and Cumbria, usually attracting over 30,000 people from all over the country. Each year's carnival procession has a theme. Since its inception, the carnival which is funded by grants and sponsorship, has raised £000's for Lake District charities.Thousands of spectators will line the streets of Kendal to witness the colourful parade of lanterns processing to the traditional fair at the Gooseholme carnival ground on the banks of the River Kent. Young and old will wear fancy dress and join the parade accompanied by floats, pipe players and marching bands.

Ullswater Outdoor Festival 22nd - 30th September 2012 - Offers guided walks and activities on land and water, great speakers and the opportunity to trial outdoor clothing from Sprayway. Most activities are FREE and explore the breathtaking surroundings of The Ullswater Valley.

Lime Plastering and Re-Pointing  1 Day Course 29th September 2012 - held at Yew Tree Barn and offering homeowners and other interested parties the chance to try their hand at lime plastering and re-pointing. 

The taster days will incorporate a lime slake, plus hands on lime mixing, plastering & pointing. This will take place alongside a series of informal talks on the history, use, application, aftercare & decoration of lime plasters, renders & mortars. There will be plenty of time to chat about individual homeowner/other projects as well as to browse our collection of conservation building and lime related books! See below for course itinerary.