Kirkwood Guest House

16/05/2026

Festival of the Lake is returning to Windermere Jetty Museum this June ☀️

Join them for a family-friendly festival celebrating the rich heritage of Windermere, its traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England's largest lake.

Attendees can expect a programme of activities including live music, family activities, inspiring talks and pre-bookable lakeside experiences designed to encourage a deeper connection with Windermere’s ecology, history and living traditions.

Highlights include:
🛶 Paddleboarding and canoeing with Windermere Canoe Kayak
🧖 Tarn Sauna experiences by the lakeshore
🎶 Live music from sea shanty group Nobody’s Friend and Jon Dawes
🚤 Guided tours with an ornithologist aboard Osprey and sailing experiences on Swallow
🎨 Family trails, wildlife-inspired crafts and hands-on activities

📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
⏱️ 10am – 5pm
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎟️ Family tickets from £10

More details coming soon.


We have one room left for this weekend. Book at www.Kirkwoodguesthouse.co.uk
Or phone 📞 015394439907

Kirkwood Guest House in Windermere is between Bowness and Windermere. We have family, double and twin guest rooms all en suite.

16/05/2026

Festival of the Lake is returning to Windermere Jetty Museum this June ☀️

Join them for a family-friendly festival celebrating the rich heritage of Windermere, its traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England's largest lake.

Attendees can expect a programme of activities including live music, family activities, inspiring talks and pre-bookable lakeside experiences designed to encourage a deeper connection with Windermere’s ecology, history and living traditions.

Highlights include:
🛶 Paddleboarding and canoeing with Windermere Canoe Kayak
🧖 Tarn Sauna experiences by the lakeshore
🎶 Live music from sea shanty group Nobody’s Friend and Jon Dawes
🚤 Guided tours with an ornithologist aboard Osprey and sailing experiences on Swallow
🎨 Family trails, wildlife-inspired crafts and hands-on activities

📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
⏱️ 10am – 5pm
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎟️ Family tickets from £10

More details coming soon.


We have one room left for this weekend. Book at www.Kirkwoodguesthouse.co.uk
Or call 📞 01539443907

Kirkwood Guest House in Windermere is between Bowness and Windermere. We have family, double and twin guest rooms all en suite.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🌿 June in the Lake District – What a Month to Visit! 🌿
Summer is arriving in Windermere and June is absolutely PACKED with incredible events right on our doorstep! If you've been thinking about a visit, now is the perfect time to book your stay at Kirkwood Guest House and make the most of everything the Lake District has to offer. 🏡
Here's what's happening this June:
🏊 Great North Swim – 12th to 14th June
One of the UK's most iconic open-water events, with distances from 250m to 10km across the stunning Lake Windermere. There's also a festival atmosphere on the lakeshore with music, food, and family-friendly activities — a fantastic weekend whether you're swimming or just soaking up the atmosphere!
🏃 Windermere Marathon – 14th June
One of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, the route heads anticlockwise around Lake Windermere, passing High Wray, Newby Bridge and Bowness-on-Windermere. Come and cheer on the runners!
🍺 Keswick Beer Festival
Taking place at Keswick Rugby club, with a line-up of live music, food, and of course a great beer selection! A brilliant evening out just a short drive away.
📚 Lake District Book Festival – 12th to 14th June
A wonderful long weekend celebrating literature surrounded by some of the most inspiring scenery in the world.
🛥️ Windermere Buffet Cruises – Every Saturday Night in June
Running every Saturday night throughout June — a magical way to round off a perfect Lake District day!

And of course, June brings glorious long evenings with sunsets as late as 9:30pm, and the fells are quieter than the busy summer peak — ideal for hiking, photography, and exploring at your own pace. 🌅
📩 Rooms are filling up fast for June — don't miss out!
Book your stay at Kirkwood Guest House, your perfect Windermere base for all of this and more.
🔗 www.kirkwoodguesthouse.co.uk
📞 01539 443907

21/04/2026

🌿 May in the Lakes — what a time to visit!
If you're thinking about a trip to Windermere this May, here's what's on on your doorstep:
🏔️ Keswick Mountain Festival (15–17 May) — hiking, swimming, paddle yoga, live music and more. One of the best weekends in the Lake District calendar.
⚔️ Medieval Muncaster (23–31 May) — jousting, archery, axe throwing and birds of prey at the stunning Muncaster Castle.
🎵 Ulverston Music Festival (29 May–6 June) — 20+ events across the South Lakes. A brilliant way to end the month.
🌾 Country Fest (30–31 May) — rural life, live animals, great food and over 9,000 visitors at the Westmorland Showground.
Kirkwood House is just a short drive from all of it — and we'll make sure you start every day with a proper breakfast. Rooms available this May — book direct at kirkwoodguesthouse.co.uk 🏡Tel 01539443907

21/04/2026

🌿 May in the Lakes — what a time to visit!
If you're thinking about a trip to Windermere this May, here's what's on on your doorstep:
🏔️ Keswick Mountain Festival (15–17 May) — hiking, swimming, paddle yoga, live music and more. One of the best weekends in the Lake District calendar.
⚔️ Medieval Muncaster (23–31 May) — jousting, archery, axe throwing and birds of prey at the stunning Muncaster Castle.
🎵 Ulverston Music Festival (29 May–6 June) — 20+ events across the South Lakes. A brilliant way to end the month.
🌾 Country Fest (30–31 May) — rural life, live animals, great food and over 9,000 visitors at the Westmorland Showground.
Kirkwood House is just a short drive from all of it — and we'll make sure you start every day with a proper breakfast. Rooms available this May — book direct at kirkwoodguesthouse.co.uk 🏡Tel 01539443907

Kirkwood Guest House in Windermere is between Bowness and Windermere. We have family, double and twin guest rooms all en suite.

21/07/2025

EVENTS COMING UP

- Kendal Calling: 31st July – 3rd August
- Sol Fest: 21st – 25th August (5/10th)
- Cartmel Races: 23rd & 25th August
- The Lap Ultra: 13th – 14th September
- Chill Swim Windermere: 6th September
- Maverick Race: 6th September
- Ambleside Days Festival (Jazz): 4th – 7th September

09/05/2025

Great turn out for the lighting of the Windermere beacon for VE80.

16/04/2025

Good to see our local cinema reopening soon.