This weekend the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway are having a Santa Express train in the run up to Christmas. The journey starts from Ravenglass, and finishes at Dalegarth for Boot Station with a chance to meet Santa. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of the Lake Districts highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.
Our local Market Town Ulverston, is holding its Dickensian Festival this weekend, the festival attracts thousands of people every year, to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional market town in the Dickensian era. The Festival marks the start of the Christmas season, and brings a little Christmas magic to both young and old. The historic market town is full of fantastic shops, great pubs and cafes. The Dickensian Festival boasts a huge variety of free entertainment, free events for children, fabulous Christmas market stalls with lots of unique gifts and festive food, costume competitions, horse drawn carriages, music and dancing.
The Lake Districts most renowned waterfall Aira Force near Ullswater, drops an impressive 65ft and is spectacular at this time of year. Aira Force can be reached by an enchanting stroll through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family walk . There is a car park close by.
If you want more ideas on what to do in the Lake District visit our attractions or adventure pages.
