Whether you’re a dog lover or sun worshipper the weekend of 20th / 21st June is set to divide the crowds. Each year the summer solstice rises upon us to mark the first day of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Known for being well celebrated at the famous Stonehenge, it has become somewhat overcrowded with around 20,000 people each year, however make your way up to the Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick and you will be greeted by a more intimate crowd of a few hundred or so people, patiently waiting for the sun to rise up over Blencathra.

So you’ll need to rise and shine early if you want to join Lake District Hotels for a guided walk from Keswick town centre to Castlerigg Stone Circle. Where you will greet the sunrise with a tasty hot breakfast, followed by a Druid’s summer solstice ritual, a short talk about the Castlerigg Stone Circle and discover the meaning of this ceremony on the longest day of the year. For further information visit www.lakedistrithotels.net/summersolstice

But if you’re looking for the perfect action packed weekend with your four legged friend then the Strike-a-Paws break will be right up your street. Leads and treats at the ready as the Scruffs dog show commences in Keswick following last year’s huge success.

Keswick has been voted the UK’s most dog friendly town, by the Kennel Club in 2014, so it’s not surprising to hear that the SCRUFFS WEEKEND is being held here, the dog show on June 21st includes classes such as; the shortest legs, waggiest tails and best biscuit catcher. Then end your weekend with a memory to take home as you prepare your pooch for a photo-shoot with locally renowned photographer Jason Chambers. For further information visit www.lakedistricthotels.net/strikeapaws

To book one of these breaks call 0800 840 1240