Community

There’s always exciting things happening in Matterdale, from pub quizzes to badminton, environmental talks to fell races.

Whats on in Matterdale?

There’s always exciting things happening in Matterdale, from pub quizzes to badminton, environmental talks to fell races. Head over to the Matterdale Community Association https://www.matterdale.org/whatson for a full schedule of upcoming activities and events.

Ullswater Breakfast

Once a month the Ullswater Breakfast talk brings people together to hear an invited speaker. Previous speakers have ranged from mountain guides to environmental campaigners, local historians to yoga.

The next Ullswater Breakfast is on Saturday 1st November 2025.

Pub Quiz

The Matterdale Community Association hold regular quizes at The Royal. For details of the next Quiz see https://www.matterdale.org/event-details/mca-quiz-night-at-the-royal

Support Local

We’re proud to support local initiatives to help our local community and environment. We support various projects including

SITU who provide a fantastic bus service for the Ullswater valley https://situcumbria.org.uk/ullswater-bus
Our Gowbarrow Challenge raises funds for Patterdate Mountain Rescue Team
Matterdale Community Association utilise our Studio @ The Royal for regular events and meetings