Festival of the Lake 2026
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Festival of the Lake returns to Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 27 June 2026 for a full day celebrating Windermere, its traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake.
Set on the shores of Windermere, this family-friendly festival will feature heritage boats, live music, exciting short talks, family activities and on-the-water experiences.
Visitors can a range of activities from ornithologist-led heritage boat trips steamboat Osprey, sailing experiences on Swallow which is one of the beautifully restored dinghies featured in the 2016 film adaptation of Swallows and Amazons, to paddleboarding, canoeing and pre-bookable lakeside sauna sessions with Tarn Saunas. The Windermere Model Boat Club Regatta will also be taking part during this year's festival.
Throughout the day, there will also be live performances from local musicians, face painting, collection-inspired talks, wildlife-themed family activities and opportunities to explore local crafts, food and community stalls in a relaxed lakeside setting.
Whether you’re interested in local heritage, embarking on a water adventure or a family day out in the Lake District, Festival of the Lake offers something for all ages.
Festival entry is £6 for adults, £3 for children (5–15 years), £4.50 for students and family tickets are available from £10. Lakeland Arts. Lakeland Arts Members and Windermere Jetty Museum Annual Pass holders go free. Please note that some activities may incur an additional cost.
Set on the shores of Windermere, this family-friendly festival will feature heritage boats, live music, exciting short talks, family activities and on-the-water experiences.
Visitors can a range of activities from ornithologist-led heritage boat trips steamboat Osprey, sailing experiences on Swallow which is one of the beautifully restored dinghies featured in the 2016 film adaptation of Swallows and Amazons, to paddleboarding, canoeing and pre-bookable lakeside sauna sessions with Tarn Saunas. The Windermere Model Boat Club Regatta will also be taking part during this year's festival.
Throughout the day, there will also be live performances from local musicians, face painting, collection-inspired talks, wildlife-themed family activities and opportunities to explore local crafts, food and community stalls in a relaxed lakeside setting.
Whether you’re interested in local heritage, embarking on a water adventure or a family day out in the Lake District, Festival of the Lake offers something for all ages.
Festival entry is £6 for adults, £3 for children (5–15 years), £4.50 for students and family tickets are available from £10. Lakeland Arts. Lakeland Arts Members and Windermere Jetty Museum Annual Pass holders go free. Please note that some activities may incur an additional cost.
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Where is it happening?
Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road,Windermere, United Kingdom
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