What's On Our Radar This Week | Paddleboarding, Festivals & Summer Days Out

Summer might be edging towards its final chapter, but there's still plenty of time to make the most of long evenings, weekend adventures and getting outside. Whether you're looking to escape to the water, discover a new festival or spend the day exploring with your four-legged friend, here's what's caught our attention this week. Paddleboarding in the Lake District There are few better ways to experience the Lake District than from the water. Paddleboarding has become one of the region's most popular outdoor activities, offering a slower, more immersive way to explore some of England's most iconic landscapes. Early mornings on Derwentwater bring mirror-like reflections, while Ullswater and Coniston Water offer plenty of quieter spots to take in the scenery at your own pace. Whether you're hiring a board for the first time or bringing your own, it's the perfect reminder that adventure doesn't always have to be fast-paced. Sometimes, the best views are found standing still. Wilderness Festival Returns If your ideal weekend combines live music, incredible food, outdoor wellness and a touch of escapism, Wilderness Festival continues to set the standard. Held amongst the rolling parkland of Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, the festival blends headline music acts with lakeside swimming, long-table feasts, woodland talks, comedy, wellbeing sessions and art installations. It's as much about slowing down and soaking up the atmosphere as it is seeing your favourite artists. It's one of those rare festivals where muddy boots sit comfortably alongside beautiful dinners and morning yoga—proof that the best...