{"id":1254,"date":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/lake-district-september\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:44:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:44:27","slug":"lake-district-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-september\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do In The Lake District in September"},"content":{"rendered":"

With more than 16 lakes and an abundance of mountains and endless miles of beautiful countryside, there is so much to explore in the Lake District.<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n

But, if you want to head out to see what else the area has on offer, there are lots of places to visit in the Lake District, but as well as the usual popular attractions, there are plenty of annual shows and events, which will enable you to sample Lakeland Life in all its glory!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Places\u00a0to visit in the Lake District this September:<\/h2>\n

\u00a0September 4: The Loweswater Show<\/h3>\n

For Lake District places to visit in September, you can\u2019t go wrong with the annual shows, as show season is now firmly in full swing.
\nEach show is individual and the Loweswater Show in Lorton is a lovely day out for the family and includes carriage riding, to horse and pony events, to goat judging and even a fell race.
\nhttp:\/\/loweswatershow.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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September 8: The Westmorland County Show<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s one of the largest and oldest day shows in England -having been founded in 1799 \u2013 and so for Lake District places to visit for shows, Crooklands, near Kendal, should be on the list.
\nIt\u2019s a major livestock show, taking in a vast selection of animals from cattle, sheep and horses to alpacas and poultry \u2013 with many competitors in traditional costumes. Plus, it has more than 400 stands selling local crafts and produce. So, it\u2019s one not to miss if you want to experience Lakeland life at its best.<\/p>\n

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September 8: Beatrix Potter\u2019s Landscape Cruise and Walk at Steam Yacht Gondola.<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll be taken on a scenic walk through the Monk Coniston estate to the iconic Tarn Hows before boarding the Steam Gondola for a lovely cruise back to Coniston Pier.<\/p>\n

Not only will you find so out so much about the beloved Lake District author, but you\u2019ll take in amazing scenery too!<\/p>\n

Booking is essential for the Steam Yacht Gondola. Purchase your tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where else to visit in the Lake District to find out about Beatrix Potter?<\/i>
\nWell, there are the popular places such as Hill Top, but the National Trust is hosting this special event where you can discover the legacy that Beatrix Potter had on the Coniston area<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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September 9: Kendal Torchlight Carnival<\/h3>\n

The carnival is an annual procession through the town centre of Kendal and this year\u2019s theme is \u201cCelebrating Kendal\u2019s Spirit\u201d and will start at 7.30pm.
\nAnd, on the following afternoon, it will host the first street party, which will see the town taken over by carnival acts, performances and workshops \u2013 and the Torchlight trophy presentation. If you want an event with plenty of atmosphere, this is it!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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September 10-11: Holker Chilli Fest<\/h3>\n

There literally is chillis galore here a specialist chilli companies from across the country gather at Holker Hall for a chilli extravaganza!
\nThe two-day festival features cookery demonstrations, entertainment and even a chilli-eating competition!<\/p>\n

September 11: Classic Drive and ride at Lakeland Motor Museum<\/h3>\n

If you love classic vehicles, you will not want to miss this! Score of classic vehicles \u2013 cars, trucks, motorbikes and high performance sports cars \u2013 will be on display and if you own a classic \u2013 you can bring yours too.
\nhttps:\/\/www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk\/about\/events\/classic-drive-and-ride-in-day-1<\/a><\/p>\n

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September 22-25: Festival of the Fells<\/h3>\n

A festival, that encompasses why so many of you love the Lake District.<\/p>\n

This is a true celebration of our wonderful fells around Ambleside, and, the people who walk, climb, cycle and swim on them.
\nAt the event, you can take part in guided walks and swims, listen to talks and watch films about the this fabulous part of the world.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.festivalofthefells.uk\/<\/p>\n

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So, don\u2019t be stuck for ideas of What to do in the Lake District this September, come and join us at these wonderful events!<\/h3>\n
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Fancy attending one of these action-packed events? Browse our collection of Lake District cottages<\/a> and secure yourself right in the heart of the action!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more incredible sights to see throughout September, give our guide on the Top 3 Lake District beaches<\/a> a reach!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for things to do in the Lake District in September? Read our guide to discover the best attractions and events this September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":1255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/74"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1254"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8885,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254\/revisions\/8885"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}