10/05/2026
May in the Lake District, here's what's on your doorstep this month, when staying at HB.🙌
🏅 Keswick Mountain Festival the 15–17th May
Set on the shores of Derwentwater with the fells as a backdrop, it brings together 18 different sports events from trail runs and triathlons to open water swims, plus live music, speakers, food and drink.
🏇 Cartmel Racecourse the 23rd of May
National hunt racing against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District fells at Cartmel Racecourse. A brilliant day out, pack a picnic.
🏃 Lake District Running Festival the 29th – 31st of May
Based in Grasmere, the festival includes trail events from 5km right up to 42km, Nordic walking, kids' fun runs and home-cooked food at base camp. A proper community weekend.
🌿 Brigsteer Open Gardens 30th – 31st of May
Around 17 gardens in the village of Brigsteer open their gates for a relaxed weekend of garden exploring, with homemade cakes, plant sales and lovely views across the Lyth Valley.
High Borrans is the perfect base for all of it just 10 minutes from Windermere, an hour from Keswick, and a world away from the everyday.