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Your Guide to What's On Late 2008 - 2009 in the English Lake DistrictTo have your event included here, please email suppliers@lake-district-guides.co.uk This page will cover Lakeland events from October 1 2008 into 2009 For events before October 1 2008 please click here. October 2008 Wasdale Head Shepherds Meet and Show A long-established Lakeland show featuring
the traditional shepherding skills of the area. And hounds, horses and
farming generally. October 2008 - Aquarium Of The Lakes Britain's largest freshwater aquarium offers a full week of exciting family fun with all kinds of special events, activities and talks. Sunday 12th October Acorn Bank near Temple Sowerby, Penrith Sunday 12th October, 11am-4.30pm. A celebration of the English apple with with activities and entertainment for all the family. Admission charges - including National Trust members - Adult £4, Child £2, Family £11 Enquiries phone 017683 61893 Monday 17th October to Sunday 2nd November 2008 Muncaster Halloween Week, Ravenglass As Christmas approaches, try some of the Halloween
fun, with daily ghost talks on the haunted history of Muncaster. November 2008 Lakeland Trails Offer A Running and Walking Festival At Ullswater Cruise on the beautiful Ullswater Steamers and then try out his new 12 km woodland trail which runs round the the Lake from Howtown and thence back to Glenridding. November 2008 Probably the best mountain festival in the world, but certainly a cornucopia of films, books, art and photography, including stimulating debates, lively and though-provoking presentations, seminars and exhibitions on film making, with periods of entertainment, doses of humour and plenty of drama. November 2008 Holker Hall & Gardens - Winter Market A variety of stalls selling quality locally produced foods and crafts with activities and demonstrations. Phone: 015395 58328 November 2008 Coffins, Caves & Crags - A Lake District National Park Event A winter walk, guided by an expert, which takes in lofty crag, a cave, three lakes, and many tall tales of Lakeland - bring your boots, yourself, and a packed lunch! Free! November 2008 Brantwood Winter Craft Fair - Coniston Enjoy a new side to Brantwood with many quality local crafts throughout the house. November 2008 Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On You and you kids can have the pleasure of seeing Peter Rabbit at The Birdcage in Kendal as he switches on the lights! November 2008 This delightful Christmas celebration in one of the greatest Lakeland villages offers fun for all the family, with stars of all shapes and sizes decorating the village as the parades and circus workshops pass though with family fun for the festive season. November 2008 Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival All the better for being free, this festival sees a transformation of Ulverston as Dickens comes to life, with period costume, processions, competitions, stalls and much more besides. Phone: 01229 580640 Ambleside Lantern Procession November 2008 The Christmas illuminations are switched on by Santa Claus - but how will he arrive? December 2008 Once again, the haunted confines of Muncaster offer lots of Christmas fun and entertainment: magically adorned with lights, special effects, ghostly music and supernatural sounds - which all adds up to a stunning seasonal experience! December 2008 Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair & Procession Santa Claus illuminates the charming market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, with a traditional fairground, happy street entertainment, jolly carol singers, lively Morris dancing, a traditional Christmas Parade, and of course the Christmas lights switch on. You'll also be able to enjoy fun in the pubs including carol singing and perhaps some Mummers plays. Phone: 015242 71437 December 2008 Lenny Henry - Where You From? Lenny brings his hilarious and entertaining show "Where You From?" to the Lakes Leisure Centre. Phone: 01539 729702 December 2008 Grizedale Rally Stages Along the course of the RAC
rally, Grizedale offers the chance to watch the best rally drivers as they race all
kinds of cars through the twists and turns of the forest. December 2008 Santa's Grotto at Sizergh Come and see Father Christmas in his grotto. Phone: 015395 60951 December 2008 Ulverston Victoria High School Christmas Festival The school's annual Christmas festival constitutes a festive panoply of seasonal music and Christmas readings suitable for all the family. Phone: 01229 587140 February 2009 February 2009, Aquarium of the Lakes Do spiders terrify you? Do creepy crawlies make you shudder? The Aquarium of the Lakes can help you get over your fears, as it welcomes some creepy guest animals including tarantulas, snakes, stick insects, scorpions, wriggly giant millipedes and - shudder - giant cockroaches!
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