There are plenty of events for countryside lovers to visit this year
June 8-11
Keswick Mountain Festival
World class speaker and a host of outdoor activities including live music. keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
June 17
Cumberland Show
An annual celebration of farming and rural life which has been held for more than 175 years. Staged at Brisco, near Carlisle. cumberlandshow.co.uk
June 17
Todmorden Agricultural Show
For the first time in its long history, the show has a new venue this year - the Ram Inn, Burnley Road, Cliviger. todshow.org.uk
June 24-25
Fylde vintage and farm show, Kirkham
The eighth annual event with vintage farm machinery, steam vehicles, family entertainment and animal displays. fyldevintageandfarmshow.co.uk
July 15-16
Great Eccleston Show
An annual two day celebration of rural life with crafts, food, arts and the ever-popular animal classes. www.greatecclestonshow.co.uk
July 22
Penrith Agricultural Show
A range of animal classes are the highlight of this annual show at Brougham Hall Farm. www.penrithshow.co.uk
August 5
Garstang Show
An historic event celebrating animals, food and crafts, which also now features lively entertainment and family attractions. www.garstangshow.org
August 8
Lunesdale Agricultural Show
A traditional country show with animal classes and crafts at Underley Park, Raygarth. www.lunesdaleshow.org.uk
August 26
Chipping Agricultural Show
A popular annual event featuring animal and food classes, family fun, fell races and a dog show. www.chippingshow.co.uk
September 9-10
Lancashire Game and Country Festival
Scorton’s annual celebration of country pursuits, field sports and food. lancashiregamefestival.co.uk
September 14
Westmorland County Show
One of the finest shows in the north attracting thousands to the showground at Crooklands, near Kendal. westmorlandshow.co.uk
October 28-29
Kendal Wool Gathering
Based at Kendal Leisure Centre, this is a celebration of the area’s close association with the woollen industry. www.kendalwoolgathering.co.uk
