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Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival
About
Fairytales for grown-ups, myths for kids, Scandi midsummer celebrations, wild encounters, late night DJ sessions, tales told around the fire, yoga by the babbling beck, magic shows, storywalks through the woods, live music, hands-on workshops and great food and drink.
From 20th - 22nd June 2025 enter a world of playfulness, epic stories and wild enchantment at Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival, nestled in a gorgeous green valley near Lake Windermere.
Come for a wild weekend of midsummer storytelling, jam-packed with incredible performers, shows and magic for ALL ages. Join for the day or camp for the weekend for the full festival experience!
The dazzling line up of world-class storytellers includes: Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, Mikael Öberg, Debs Newbold, Ben Haggarty, Steph Brittain, Jesper la Cour, Troles Kirk Ejsing, Tim Ralphs, TUUP, Nick Hennessey, Kersti Ståbi, Dominic Kelly and exuberant punked-pop and global epic ensemble Pandvani108.
The main programme is aimed at adult audiences, but Stealing Thunder is a family friendly festival. The myths for kids programme is packed full of superb family friendly storytelling, and you'll find plenty of other activities to keep everyone entertained – from toddlers to teens.
Expect workshops in storytelling, singing, drumming, circus skills and mask making.
Festival includes camping, fab food stalls, great coffee and an affordable bar!
Find us 20mins off the M6, nestled between Kendal and Bowness-on Windermere. The perfect place for escaping into nature, exploring the Lake District and even some wild swimming.
FULL FESTIVAL PASSES
Full weekend with camping (Adult): £99
Full weekend with camping (Child): £35
Full weekend no camping (Adult): £60
Full weekend no camping (Child): £20
BOOK HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EIEB
This is a small festival with limited capacity so book soon!
Day passes are also available for Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. All ticket options can be found on the booking link.
FOR LOCALS
50% discount on day passes for Lyth and Winster Valley residents.
VENUE
Bowland Bridge, South Lakes, Cumbria LA11 6NN
Book Tickets
Opening Times
| Season (20 June 2025 - 22 June 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 16:00 | - 23:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 23:00 |
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