The Festival of the Lake is set to return to Windermere Jetty Museum this June

The family-friendly festival celebrates the rich heritage of Windermere, its traditional boating culture, and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake.

Visitors can expect a varied programme of activities, including live music, family activities, inspiring talks, and pre-bookable lakeside experiences designed to encourage a deeper connection with Windermere’s ecology, history, and living traditions.

Highlights of the event include:
🛶 Paddleboarding and canoeing with Windermere Canoe Kayak
🧖 Tarn Sauna experiences by the lakeshore
🎶 Live music from sea shanty group Nobody’s Friend and Jon Dawes
🚤 Guided tours with an ornithologist aboard Osprey and sailing experiences on Swallow
🎨 Family trails, wildlife-inspired crafts, and hands-on activities

📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
⏱️ 10am – 5pm
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎟️ Family tickets from £10

More details will be announced soon.

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