Storytelling Festival this summer half term with shows, music and workshops.
Fairytales for grown ups and Myths for kids at this 3 day storytelling festival in the beautiful village of Bowland Bridge near Kendal and Windermere
Spellbinding storytelling, campfires, puppet shows, pop up theatre, folk and world music, storywalks through the valley, late night silent disco, guided fell running, singing, drumming and crafting workshops, loose parts play, ceilidh, kids tents, toddler play, yoga, meditation by the babbling beck and more
Welcome to the second Stealing Thunder Storytelling FestivalFrom 2nd-4th June, a small green site in the beautiful Lake District village of Bowland Bridge will become a welly-boot-ique festival of wonderEnter a world of playfulness, epic stories and wild enchantment..and the occasional sheep
Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival is a formidable collaboration between Cumbria‘s own Stealing Thunder, MoreMusic, Crick Crack Club, Kendal Mountain Book Festival and Super Great Kids’ Stories
Festival includes camping, delicious food, great coffee and (of course) a bar
Shows from Transglobal Underground stars TUUP and Sheema Mukherjee, Lakes fell runner Julie Carter, Arthur Ransome's great nephew, renowned storyteller Hugh Lupton, and Rock n Roll storytelling street band, Pandvani108 and many more
Plus music from Sitar player extraordinaire Sheema Mukherjee, Scandi-folk duo Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, Swedish singer Kersti Ståbi
Workshops with RagTagArts, MoreMusic, Festival of Light, MagicalStoryJars and Lakeland Arts
For more details and to see the full programme visit: www.stealingthunder.co.uk
VENUE
Bowland Bridge, South Lakes, Cumbria LA11 6NN
PARKING
Free onsite parking
TIMINGS
The festival will kick off at 3pm on Friday 2nd June and finish in the evening of Sunday 4th June(Campers are welcome to stay till Monday 5th June.)
BRING
CashThere are NO cash points in the village
Your wellies and wet weather clothing! This is the lake District after all…
A TorchEvenings will be dark (ish)!
Instruments, songs and stories for sharing by the fire!
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the campsite and festival site
TRAVEL
Nearest airport is Manchester Regular trains available from the airport to Oxenholme Lake District
Nearest train stations are Oxenholme Lake District, Kendal, Grange-over-Sands and WindermereTaxis available from the stations to the site
Lakeside Taxis: https://www.lakesidetaxis.co.uk / 015394 88888 / 01539 239239
There is no public transport available to or from Bowland Bridge itself
For liftshares, try liftshare.com/uk
CAMPING
Camping available from 1pm on 2nd June on site for a limited number of tents and vansBasic showers, loos and drinking water available
There is space for some campervans, but sorry, no hook upEntrance to parking and campsite is through a not-very-wide gap in the wall so sorry, no larger campervans, mobile homes or caravansBut there are plenty of nearby caravan sites: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
OFF-SITE ACCOMMODATION
Lots to choose fromHere are a few recommendations:
The Mason’s Arms, Bowland Bridge: www.masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk/masons/
The Damson Dene Hotel: www.damsondene.co.uk
Camping and Caravan Club: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Airbnb: www.airbnb.co.uk
More: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/where-to-stay
Questions:
Email [email protected]
PROGRAMME:
Visit http://stealingthunder.co.uk/festival-programme
URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1739120-0?pid=269
Vimeo: https://go.evvnt.com/1739120-3?pid=269
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/1739120-4?pid=269
Category: Attractions | Attractions and Days Out
Prices:
Site entry - Adult: GBP 8.00,
Site entry - Child 7+: GBP 5.00,
Site entry - family: GBP 21.00,
Full festival with camping - adult: GBP 85.00,
Full festival with camping - child 7+: GBP 35.00,
Day pass - Sat/Sun adult: GBP 30.00,
Day pass - Sat/Sun child 7+: GBP 10.00,
'Thunder Ticket' Hardship - all ages: GBP 0.00
WebsiteVisit website
VenueBowland Bridge
AddressGrange-over-Sands, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria,
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Hare and Hounds
With luxury bedrooms and free Wi-Fi, this historic inn offers home-cooked food and real ales. The Hare and Hounds is in the heart of the Lake District, just a 15-minute drive from Windermere..
Addyfield Farmhouse
Addyfield Farmhouse offers accommodation in Bowland Bridge, 9 km from Windermere and 37 km from Keswick. The property is 15 km from Ambleside and features views of the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher and there is a private bathroom.
Summerhill Cottage
Set in Bowland Bridge, this holiday home is situated 9 km from Windermere. The property boasts views of the garden and is 37 km from Keswick. There is a dining area and a kitchen.
Addylea
Situated in Bowland Bridge in the Cumbria Region, this holiday home is 9 km from Windermere. The unit is 36 km from Keswick. Ambleside is 15 km from Addylea, while Bowness-on-Windermere is 7 km from the property.
Wood Farm
Wood Farm is a holiday home set in Winster, 7 km from Windermere. You can fire up the barbecue for a tasty meal and enjoy the garden in fair weather. Keswick is 35 km from Wood Farm, while Ambleside is 13 km from the property.
Damson Dene Hotel
With open log fires and beautiful oak beams, Damson Dene Hotel features a luxury spa, beautiful landscaped gardens and a traditional restaurant. Windermere is just a 15-minute drive away..
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