Lake District Hotel in Grasmere - Bridge House Hotel - Grasmere Sports

Next Sports Day - Sunday 29th August 2010

 

Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show dates back to 1852 in its modern formal format, however, its origins are much earlier. Like most rural meetings of this kind it probably emanates from farmers gathering to exchange and barter livestock. Sheep roam freely in the Lake District and annual gatherings were necessary to return strays to their rightful owners. Grasmere Sports still attracts 10,000 or more spectators, but, in its heyday, crowds were often three or four times that!
Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show is a full day out for everyone to enjoy. It takes place Grasmere sports field just a two minute walk up the road from Bridge House Hotel in Grasmere. There is constant activity and plenty for spectators or participants. Fell running, mountain biking, Westmorland Wrestling for men and women!
A Lake District favourite is the hound trailing where a special scent is dragged up the surrounding mountains and the dogs follow the course which starts and finishes in the main Grasmere arena.
Another Lake District tradition is Fell Running or Guides Racing - people running up and down the mountains, by all ages and both sexes. The youngest category is the under nines!
Typical entertainment at the Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show, includes a dog show, marching bands, hawking, hang gliding, trampolines and bouncy castle for the children and there are always numerous stalls selling local produce, arts and crafts, hot and cold food and, of course, a beer tent!                                                Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show - a great Lake District day out!
Click the 3 photographs below for 360° panoramas from Grasmere Sports 2008.

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All these Lake District Photographs © Bridge House Hotel Grasmere