Flying Ban in Penrith: Drones Grounded for Kendal Calling Festival

Attention, drone enthusiasts and festival-goers! If you're planning to head to Penrith for the Kendal Calling Festival this summer, there's an important update about flying restrictions you need to know.

What's Happening? From 6:00 AM on July 31st until 2:00 PM on August 4th, 2025, the skies over Lowther Deer Park in Penrith, Cumbria, will be off-limits to all unmanned aircraft. This temporary restriction has been put in place to ensure the safety of the large crowds expected at the festival.

The Details:

• Restricted Area: A circle with a 2-nautical-mile radius centered at coordinates 543549N 0024329W.
• Altitude Limit: No drone is allowed to fly below 2,200 feet above mean sea level within this area.

Exceptions: The only drones allowed in this airspace will be those:

• With special permission from Cumbria Police.
• Operated by or for a Police Air Support Unit.

Why the Ban? The Kendal Calling Festival is set to draw a significant number of attendees, and the restriction aims to enhance public safety by preventing any potential aerial mishaps.

Need More Info? For those needing further details or seeking permission to fly within the restricted area, contact Cumbria Police as indicated in the official communications. Additionally, information will be available through Aeronautical Information Circulars and Notices to Aviation.

Stay safe and enjoy the festival without the buzz of drones overhead!