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Things to See and Do

There’s lots to see and do along the Cumbria Coastal Route, from outdoor adventures to indoor activities. Whether you’re exploring the area’s towns and villages, visiting family-friendly attractions, immersing yourself in a rich history and heritage, or simply looking to explore all the route has to offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Take time to uncover the route’s highlights - from heritage railways and castles to nature reserves, beaches and local food and drink - or dive a little deeper and discover hidden gems along the way.

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Outdoor adventure - Walk coastal paths, cycle scenic routes, ride along the beach or explore the nearby fells.

Nature & wildlife - Discover National Landscapes, nature reserves and some of the UK’s most important habitats for birds and wildlife.

Arts & culture - Visit galleries, theatres and creative spaces, and experience the culture of the coast.

History & heritage - Step back in time with Roman sites, historic harbours, castles and industrial heritage.

Food & drink - Treat your tastebuds, with an abundance of local produce, cosy pubs, cafés and standout restaurants - including Michelin stars.

Family-friendly - Find attractions, activities and experiences perfect for all ages.

Browse our listings to find attractions, experiences and activities across the Cumbria Coastal Route, and get inspired for your trip.

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  1. Simon Evans
    Simon Evans
    Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

    With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…

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  2. Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Maryport Taste of the Sea

    Address

    Maryport Harbourside, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB

    Telephone

    01228 817200

    paul.walker@cumberland.gov.uk

    Maryport

    Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 for the Taste of the Sea festival.

    After the success of expanding it over two sites last year, that will happen again this Summer, ensuring it makes the very best use…

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  3. St. George's Day
    St. George's Day
    St George's Day Concert feat. The Whitehaven Male Voice Choir and Whitehaven Brass Band

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Celebrate St George's Day in style with an unforgettable afternoon of music at Rosehill

    Join the Whitehaven Male Voice Choir and the Whitehaven Brass Band as they come together for a rousing concert filled with stirring melodies, rich harmonies,…

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  4. Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey
    Afternoon Recital: Laura Bailey vocalist and pianist

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues,
    About the artist:
    Laura Bailey is a vocalist and pianist known for her warm, expressive style and love of timeless music. Having sung and played piano since childhood, she brings a wealth of…

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  5. Runners in fancy dress running past Muncaster Castle as part of Race The Tide.
    Runners in fancy dress running past Muncaster Castle as part of Race The Tide.
    Race the Tide

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@racethetide.com

    Ravenglass

    Will you race the tide this August 7–9 2026?​
    Race the Tide challenges runners of all levels to tackle a one-of-a-kind 10km obstacle race in the Lake District. The spectacular course navigates wild, natural terrain where participants crawl through…

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  6. Peter Hughes surrounded by flowers.
    Peter Hughes surrounded by flowers.
    The Fanatical Gardeners of Cumbria

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join Peter Hughes at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 28 July for a fascinating talk on Cumbria's gardening heritage.

    Cumbria has a wealth of history in its great gardens. This talk will look behind some of those gardens into the lives of the people…

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  7. The Three Inch Fools performing on a stage at night in the gardens of Muncaster Castle
    The Three Inch Fools performing on a stage at night in the gardens of Muncaster Castle
    King Arthur and the Holy Fail - Outdoor Theatre at Muncaster

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join us in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle as The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.

    In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting…

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  8. Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle
    Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle
    Muncaster Open Mic Night

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
    Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
    Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…

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  9. Gostly girl standing in forest with Muncaster Scarecaster Logo.
    Gostly girl standing in forest with Muncaster Scarecaster Logo.
    Scarecaster

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance from 29 - 31 October at SCARECASTER - our spine-tingling event for those aged 16 and over!
    Do you have the courage to confront the horrors within the scary mazes? Step into the darkness - if you dare - and…

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  10. Supper & Stories
    Supper & Stories
    Supper & Stories: Zosia Wand

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark-in-Cartmel

    Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens invites guests to an intimate evening of seasonal dining, conversation, and storytelling in the atmospheric setting of the Ilex, the function room of the Courtyard Café. Each event features a carefully…

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  11. Father Christmas
    Father Christmas
    Christmas Grotto

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Carl-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Carl-in-Cartmel

    Father Christmas returns to Holker Hall this December!

    Meet Father Christmas and the Elves at Holker Hall and discover the magic of Christmas. Receive a gift from Father Christmas by the roaring fire in the magical setting of Holker's grand library…

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  12. Junk Modeling
    Junk Modeling
    SumArt To Do - Junk Modelling

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Join Handpicked Productions this May at Rosehill for a relaxed, hands-on creative session where we turn everyday throwaway materials into something amazing.

    Using card, packaging, string, paper straws, recycled bits and pieces and more, you'll…

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  13. Edenfest26
    Edenfest26
    Edenfest26

    Address

    Carlisle Cricket Club, Edenside, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9NS

    Telephone

    07940532982

    info@imeventsservices.co.uk

    Carlisle

    A family fun music festival with a wonderful mix of local acts with renowned UK Tribute acts.

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  14. The Beatles Complete
    The Beatles Complete
    The Beatles Complete

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Beatles Complete return to Rosehill after a sold-out show in July 2025 with a festive treat that will make you want to Get Back for another Hard Days Night!

    Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool based, BC…

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  15. Art Workshop
    Art Workshop
    Art Workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Flookburgh

    Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate. Led by skilled artists and makers, the workshops explore a rich mix of techniques including botanical…

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  16. Easter Bunny driving a steam train at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
    Easter Bunny driving a steam train at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
    All Aboard for Easter Fun

    Address

    Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Main St, Ravenglass

    Celebrate Easter with a magical steam train journey through the Lake District. Kids can enjoy our interactive Easter Line Quiz, hunting for clues along the railway to win a chocolate egg prize!

    The fun continues at the Ravenglass Railway Museum…

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  17. Royal Ballet & Opera: Eugene Onegin
    Royal Ballet & Opera: Eugene Onegin
    Royal Ballet & Opera: Eugene Onegin

    Address

    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening. Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.

    Baritone Igor Golovatenko…

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  18. Country Roads 2 poster showing desert highway and text
    Country Roads 2 poster showing desert highway and text
    Country Roads 2

    Address

    The Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DP

    Telephone

    +441539532375

    halladmin@grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    Join us for a fun Night of live Country and Folk music at the Vic! Back for a second year after ​last year's successful event!

    Featuring the musical talents of Caine & Denney, FinMor and poet Lynn Walton.

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  19. Sophie Iliaifar (soprano) Winnie Su (piano)
    Sophie Iliaifar (soprano) Winnie Su (piano)
    Sophie ILiaifar (soprano) Winnie Su (piano)

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Sophie Iliaifar and Winnie Su to the Fratry Hall.

    This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give what…

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  20. Cartmel Gathering image
    Cartmel Gathering image
    Cartmel Gathering

    Address

    Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QF

    Telephone

    01539536340

    info@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

    The Racecourse, Cartmel

    The first ever Cartmel Gathering. Come along to our day of racing alongside Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling; Young Farmers, rugby clubs, businesses and professional clubs are invited to compete in a Tug of War Competition, Cartmel Show stalls…

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