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Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got festivals aplenty, from folk weekends centred on a brewery to a music festival that also includes outdoor activities – hardly surprising given that the Lake District, Cumbria is known for its natural beauty. Walking festivals, fell runs, competitive bike races, orienteering and challenge events… whatever way you like to tackle or enjoy nature, we’ve got something for you.
When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are markets and foodie events all over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos.
And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubs deep in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Christmas markets, Easter fairs and seasonal celebrations are huge in the county, too. From agricultural shows to festive fun, we’ve got you covered. How about stepping back in time at the Ulverston Dickensian Festival? Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog for bags of inspiring articles on places to visit and things to see.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Sizergh, Kendal
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the Year, Amy Bateman. You'll discover 40 large format panels displayed along our family and accessible farm trail. Low Sizergh Barn is one of the farms…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage your artistic side, drawing inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, beautiful features within the house and gardens and the current exhibition.
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Brampton
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A regular exhibitor at Gallery Northwest, Annie is also a vital member of the GNW management team.
Brampton
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the Eden Valley which so inspires her work.
Sarah is fascinated by the ever-changing light upon the landscape and our place within it.
Penrith
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which celebrates and promotes the best of Northern Art.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Cross Lane, Kendal
Cross Lane Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Lee Holden, winner of the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2022/23.
This exhibition was developed over the preceding year by Lee Holden (b.1972, Accrington, Lancashire, UK),…
Troutbeck, Windermere
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years of family documents. Explore snippets of young Ben Browne's life in the 1700's, after he moved from the Lake District to London, in letters sent to…
Townend, Windermere
Sedbergh
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local artists Gina Tawn and Ann Evans collaborate to make a new collection of work.
The work considers and explores the human and mythological connections…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
What is a space?
Where are the spaces?
Who fills the spaces and why?
Nolitex have been exploring these issues and invites viewers to consider the spaces they fill.
NOLITEX, (Notts. Lincs. Textile Artists) is a group of artists which promotes textile…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined within their lives. The steady rhythm of walking is echoed by the rhythm of stitch. The building up of layers with material and stitch and the…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the concept of a giant Fell pony on the side of Blease Fell in the Tebay Gorge area as well as the Epona Community Engagement Project; a new cultural…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Kendal
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells.
She works out of her studio and is a member of Artlab Contemporary Print Studios, University of Central Lancashire, where she completed her MA in 2015. Theresa is…
Inspiration
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, join this transformational event…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Cross Lane Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Lee Holden, winner of…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light.…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
Film: Royal Opera House: Swan Lake Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and…
The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Howgills is one of our most popular routes. Choose the half marathon or…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Create a unique piece of silver jewellery that will be a joy to wear or make a perfect gift.…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
The Wild Murphy's are a very lively Irish covers group based in the north east of England. Over…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
£70 plus £5 for materials on the day Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom.…
Join us in the woods and meadows for a morning of foraging, nature connection, discovery and plant…
Between 1939 and 1945 a significant proportion of Britain's national collection of modern art from…
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
The Women's Adventure Film Tour is coming soon with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features…
Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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