A Royal Ascot-themed fundraiser at a Lake District hotel raised £1,763 for a school.

Lake District Hotels Ltd held its annual Royal Ascot Ladies Race Day at the Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa, with women donning their finest frocks for an afternoon of entertainment.

It was a new venue for the venture, which has taken place at the Inn on the Lake at Ullswater for the past five years.

The event began with cocktails and canapés, before guests enjoyed races on a big screen, placing "fun money" bets through event bookies Garry Price, general manager of The Kings Arms Hotel in Keswick, and Caelan Knowles, deputy manager of the town's Inn on the Square.

The ladies were then entertained during a three-course meal by Glen Anderson.

Five pounds from every ticket was donated to Keswick School, along with the proceeds of "fun money" sales, an auction and a raffle.

Matt Collins, general manager, said: “What a fabulous day. Glen had everyone up dancing, the food looked amazing and we have received some great comments from the ladies that attended.

"A big thank you goes out to all the management and staff who helped make the day a success. Over the last six years, Lake District Hotels Ltd, has raised over £11,000 for a number of charities from hosting this glamourous event.”

Simon Jackson, headteacher of Keswick School, added: “The Royal Ascot Ladies Day was another example of the incredible support we’ve received from Lake District Hotels Ltd.

"Everyone was in generous spirits and the money raised will enable our Food Technology room to be refurbished.

"The result will be a brilliant new teaching space to inspire our students and we look forward to formally opening this new facility on September 20.”

The event was supported by Fluid Productions, H&H Printers, Glen Anderson and Evergreens Florist, with raffle and auction prizes from The Falls Spa, LCR Systems, Grapevine, Pioneer Food Services, House of Sarunds, Fluid Productions, Treeby & Bolton, The Ickworth Hotel in Suffolk, CBA Events, Cranstons, Pringle & Fairweather, Pets Pyjamas, The Yummy Pudding Company, Out of Eden and Hendricks Gin.

Lake District Hotels Ltd is still raising money for Keswick School and is giving away an overnight stay in a deluxe spa suite with full access to the facilities at The Falls Spa, plus an evening meal at Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant.

To be in with a chance of winning visit www.lakedistricthotels.net/raffle