What’s on in the Lake District 2027
By Haven
Discover breaks in Lake District
The home of Lake Windermere, mountainous terrain, and Beatrix Potter, the Lake District is a breathtaking region in North West England.
If you’re staying at our Lakeland Leisure Park, there are many events you can enjoy throughout 2027.
Key takeaways
- The Great North Swim brings thousands of open-water swimmers to Windermere for a vibrant lakeside festival every June.
- Cartmel Races combine thrilling horse racing with family funfairs and local food stalls.
- The Brockhole Halloween Experience in October brings fun and frights perfect for all.
March
Grasmere Wild Trail Runs
When: 20 March 2027
Where: The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SL
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (26 miles from park, one-hour drive)
Fancy a spring challenge? This friendly weekend has 5k and 10k trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday, all set around beautiful Grasmere and Rydal. There’s a welcoming vibe (even dogs are allowed), so bring supporters, grab a coffee in the village and make a day of it. It’s a brilliant excuse to stretch your legs before settling back at the park for a well-earned feast.
April
Damson Day Country Fair
When: 10 April 2027
Where: Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, LA7 7NH
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (18 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
Blossom season means damson everything: bakes, jams, tipples and demos — plus music, kids’ activities and a friendly dog show. It’s a joyful local celebration with loads of stalls and hands-on bits to browse and try. The showground is easy to reach from Haven Lakeland and parking’s straightforward, so it’s a fuss-free family day out. Bring a bag along for treats: you’ll want to take a little taste of the Lyth Valley home.
May
Fred Whitton Challenge
When: 9 May 2027
Where: Start/finish: Grasmere Showfield, LA22 9SL
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (26 miles from park, 50-minute drive)
One of the UK’s most famous sportives takes on all the iconic passes — great for riders, and genuinely thrilling for spectators too. If you’re not cycling, base yourselves in Grasmere to cheer on the peloton and soak up the festival feel, then wander for coffee, gingerbread and fell views. Roads get busy, so arrive early and enjoy the buzz before heading back to the park for a chilled evening.
June
Great North Swim (Windermere)
When: 11 - 13 June 2027
Where: Brockhole on Windermere, LA23 1FF
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (20 miles from park, 40-minute drive)
Thousands take the plunge at Brockhole with distances from Swim250 for little legs to 10k for seasoned swimmers. It’s a huge, upbeat weekend with music, lakeside picnics and big “we did it!” energy — great fun even if you’re just watching. Parking fills fast, so plan ahead or arrive early, then kick back on the grass and cheer the finishers against a backdrop of classic Lake District scenery.
July
Cartmel Races (Summer Meetings)
When: 17 July and 19 July 2027
Where: Cartmel Racecourse, Park View, Cartmel, LA11 6QF
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (3.5 miles from park, 10-minute drive)
Nothing beats a race day in Cartmel: jumps action, picnics under the trees and a lively, village-green atmosphere. It’s practically on the doorstep of Haven Lakeland, so you can stroll in, enjoy the funfair and food stalls, place a friendly flutter and still be back at your caravan for sunset. For the best spot, arrive when gates open and spread a blanket by the running rail.
August
Cartmel Show
When: 4 August 2027
Where: Cartmel Racecourse, Parkgate, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6QF
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (2.1 miles from park, 7-minute drive)
Step into a world of prize-winning livestock, local crafts, and delicious Lake District treats! From the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding to heavy horse displays and ferret racing, it’s a proper Cumbrian celebration. Just a stone's throw from the park, it’s a brilliant day out for the whole family.
September
Westmorland County Show
When: 8 - 9 September 2027
Where: Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, LA7 7NH
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (18.5 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
Tractors, livestock, food halls, crafts and countryside demos — this friendly agricultural show is a late-summer staple and brilliant for kids. Expect prize cattle, heavy horses, chainsaw carving, cheese tasting and plenty of places to sit with something tasty. It’s easy to reach from Haven Lakeland and makes a big day out without a long drive. Keep an eye on dates and tickets as the show approaches.
October
The Brockhole Halloween Experience
When: Late October 2027 (half-term; exact dates TBC)
Where: Brockhole on Windermere, LA23 1FF
Nearest park: Lakeland Leisure Park (20 miles from park, 40-minute drive)
Half-term goes spooky at Brockhole with a Haunted House, shows, trails and gentle scares suited to families (there’s plenty for little ones). Book early: this week sells fast — then wrap up, grab hot chocolates and make a full day of it with the lakeside play areas and cafe. It’s close to the park and easy to combine with a Windermere cruise if you want to stretch the adventure.
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Ownership offers in Lake District
Important information
Terms and conditions
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
As at 3 Sept 2026, price is available at the following parks: Blue Dolphin, Cardigan View, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Golden Sands, Greenacres, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New holiday homes from £268 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026 Representative Example: Swift Bordeaux 3 Bed 2026 Holiday Home Cash Price of £54,995.00, with a deposit £16,498.50, gives a total amount of credit £38,496.50. Interest rate 5.33% per annum. Representative 9.6% APR. 120 monthly repayments of £491.79. Total charge for credit £20,518.63. Total amount payable £75,513.63
As at 3 Sept 2026, promotion is available at the following parks: Berwick, Blue Dolphin, Cardigan View, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Golden Sands, Greenacres, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Quoted monthly price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New 2 or 3-bed silver holiday homes with front verandah from £460 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
Monthly price is based on the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 2 or 3 bed and inclusive of Front Verandah at an average price of £6,500, with a combined priced of £51,495 available at; Blue Dolphin, Kent Coast, Seton Sands, Berwick, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Perran Sands, Golden Sands, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Primrose Valley, Thornwick Bay, Hafan y Mor. Representative Finance example. Package cash price £51,495, less 30% deposit of £15,448.50, gives a loan amount of £36,046.50. 120 monthly payments of £460.49. Total charge for credit £19,212.78. Total amount payable £70,707.78 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative). Price is available independent of site fee offers available. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New Customer offer Terms & Conditions
New Customer Summer 2026 offer is applicable to new customers purchases made at selected Haven parks where customers obtain a quotation between 20 August 2026 and 15 November 2026 and complete the purchase of their holiday home by 31 December 2026. New customers can choose one of the following offers to apply to their sale, with the option to be made at the point of quotation and to form part of the quotation:
Free Site Fees for the remainder of the 2026 season (not available for customers purchasing on Let2offset). A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due during the 2026 season will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash. 2027 season (and future) Site Fees will be due for the annual period from 1 March and payable each year thereafter.
10% deposit contribution, up to £3,000. Haven will contribute 10% of the holiday home value (excluding running costs andadditional items (such as decking or storage boxes) up to £3,000.
This offer may be combined with the Owner Referral Offer, but cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.
New customers are customers who do not currently own a holiday home on a holiday park operated by Haven.
This offer is personal to the customer. If a customer sells their holiday home privately mid-2026 season, the new owner of the holiday home may be required to pay a part, or all, of the 2026 Site Fees (as applicable) which will be pro-rata adjusted for the period from completion of their purchase with no discount applied.
As well as the cost of the holiday home itself, customers will also have to pay all other costs associated with the holiday home, including but not limited to any costs normally charged in connection with running costs including insurance, electricity, gas, local authority rates and the maintenance of the holiday home such as winterisation and compulsory safety checks.
For the avoidance of doubt, new customers who move their holiday home to Haven from another park without completing a purchase are not eligible.
This offer is only available at the following parks: Kent Coast, Blue Dolphin, Burnham-on-Sea, Caister-on-Sea, Church Farm, Cala Gran, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Hafan y Mor, Hopton, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Perran Sands, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Seton Sands, Skegness, Cleethorpes Beach, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck, Weymouth Bay.
Any images shown are for representational purposes. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Terms and conditions
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2033
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed preferential letting income (re-calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number and type of letting breaks (i.e. off peak, peak) as set out in the application documents for each year. Instead of site fees being due annually, it also allows eligible owners to pay site fees and receive letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee is charged by Haven after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location but Haven guarantees that there will be no site fee payments due if the eligibility criteria is fulfilled. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance which remain payable. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation.
“Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” is subject to the following eligibility criteria: (i) applicable to new and existing customers who purchase a new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) (ii) the purchase must have been made through Haven; and (iii) customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract at the time of caravan purchase. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion and any other promotions or offers issued by Haven from time to time. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £701.67 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £707.92. The monthly difference equates to £6.25, which will be credited to the owner's account. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2026 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset at Burnham-on-Sea
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. ‘Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset’ is available at Burnham-on-Sea. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability.
“Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Burnham-on-Sea with a monthly site fee of £783.75 (includes purchasing discount of £19.58) and monthly letting income of £634.00. The monthly difference equates to £130.17 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.