THE Snail and The Whale - join a tiny snail on her trip around the world in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the fantastic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Longing for adventure the snail hitches a ride on a humpback whale, but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father. With storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 years and up. On stage at The Grand, Lancaster, on Wednesday (June 20, 1.30pm & 4.30pm).

Box office 01524-64695

Tickets Adults £10; children £8.50

CUMBERLAND Show – a chance to enjoy a taste of Cumbrian country life at East Park, Brisco, Carlisle, on Saturday (June 16), from 8am-6pm. As with all country shows there’s a large variety of livestock classes including beef, dairy and sheep; heavy and light horses; poultry classes; and vintage vehicle classes, too. There’s displays of rural crafts and skills, a Home Industries Marquee, Craft Marquee, Country Living Arcade, Food Hall, a wide range of trade stands and a variety of entertainment around the showfield. The main ring showcases Concours de Elegance; Carriage Driving Arena Challenge, Pony Club Games, Vintage Vehicles Display and Parade of Champions, which all make for a great family day out.

For further details go to www.cumberlandshow.co.uk

Admission £11 (advance - online); Gate £14; children under 16 years, free.

FAMILY Fun Day at Haverthwaite Playing Field, near Grange-over-Sands, on Sunday (June 17) from 10am-4pm. This event, hosted by Cartmel Young Farmers includes everything for a great family day out with bouncy castles, magician, little beasties, donkey rides, stalls, barbecue, refreshments, games and much more.

LAKES Classic Vehicle Show takes place on Grasmere Sports Field (beside the A591) on Sunday (June 17) from 10.30am-4.30pm. This 7th annual show, organised by Windermere & Ambleside Lions, will feature more than 300 classic cars and motorbikes, plus trade stands, live music, Scalextric, car pull and a competition to identify unusual motor parts. Since the event began £45,000 has been raised for local charities. The classic vehicles taking part will include those from the BMW, Triumph and Morris Minor owners' clubs.

To register a vehicle email: cars@windermere-ambleside-lions.co.uk.

Admission £5; family £12 (TBC).

FREE Bacon Roll for All Dad’s at Keswick’s King Kong Adventure on, wait for it – Father’s Day – Sunday (June 17). Now pay attention - are you a father? Good. Next - do you suffer an insatiable craving for bacon? Yes? I thought so. What if you were to receive a gaggle of crispy bacon between two slices of voluptuous bread if you paid for any play area/activity entry for the kids – okay, then I expect we’ll be seeing you on Sunday …

THE 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee performed by students of Kendal College is a riotous ride, wildly funny, fast-paced and touching musical with a truly fresh and vibrant score. The story tells of a group of quirky students on their journey to become the champion speller at the bee, along the way they discover the true meaning of winning and losing. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! On stage at The Brewery, Kendal, from Wednesday to Saturday (June 13-16). Evening Performances at 7.30pm. Friday and Saturday matinees at 1pm.

Box office 01593-725133

Tickets £14; (under 16s) £10.