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In 2022, Hadrian’s Wall celebrates its 1900th anniversary, and Hadrian’s Wall 1900 is a year long festival dedicated to this impressive milestone.
Built in AD122 to protect the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, today Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stands as a reminder of times gone by. Stretching for 73 miles from Wallsend in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west, its defensive structures continue down the Cumbrian coast south of Maryport, making this a fantastic place to visit in the Lake District, Cumbria.
From 24th January – 23rd December 2022, a series of events will take place along the wall to mark 1900 years since it was built – and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Contemporary artworks, family-friendly exhibitions and events, food festivals, and even a city of lights celebration in Carlisle await. Each season brings something different and unique, so whenever you’re planning to visit, there will be something to experience at this vibrant celebration of Roman history.
The Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival will launch on Hadrian’s birthday on Monday 24 January 2022, with a yearlong programme, culminating with Saturnalia on 17-23 December 2022.
Check back here to keep up to date with the festival programme. Learn more about Hadrian’s Wall 1900 here.
Festival Events
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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…
Ulverston
Come and enjoy Swarthmoor at Easter! Complete the trail around our gardens to find the 12 letters for a chocolate prize, then decorate your egg to enter our competition to win an Easter Egg!
Free entry to under 17's, £1 for the trail and prize.
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston
Boundary Bank, Kendal
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of Pennington's Spirits, an award-winning Lake District distillery based on the outskirts of Kendal.
This behind-the-scenes distillery experience offers…
Pennington's Spirits, Kendal
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
New Year. . . same problems!
It is the end of term and Godber's hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance…
Penrith
Join us for a family-friendly Easter trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end. The trail takes place between Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April 2026 (closed Tuesdays and…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Carlisle
Carlisle is gearing up for the much anticipated return of the International Market.
An open air shopping and food experience that draws thousands of visitors each year. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental…
Nr Ulverston
The Lake District is England's only true mountain area. It has the most beautiful scenery in the land, with its bewitching mix of rugged mountains, deep gylls, shimmering lakes, bouncing waterfalls and attractive stone-built villages. Our solos…
Grasmere
Cumbria Local Arts Annual Exhibition. Over 500 pieces of work by 115 artist,all living within the county of Cumbria.
Seascale
Art Exhibition by local artists with items available to be bought
Kents Bank Road, Grange-over-Sands
Join us for a FREE Easter Trail around Kents Bank and Main Street. Collect your trail map and pencil from Olive Home & Gift and hop through town to find the eggs! Sticker reward for each player.
Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Celebrate Easter Weekend at Holker Hall & Gardens with a fun-filled programme for the whole family! Enjoy classic garden games on the lawns, circus skills workshops, get creative with egg decorating and Easter crafts, against the beautiful…
Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands
Nr. Kendal
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 3 - 6 April 2026, from 10am to 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Sizergh.
Prices are £3.50 per trail which…
Penrith
Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty. It is within reach of Leeds, Middlesbrough,…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 3rd April for an evening of live music.
Enjoy the longer evenings with the Rob – a singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the old-time banjo sounds of Appalachia…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Grammy-nominated innovators Manu Delago (handpan) and Max ZT (hammered dulcimer) come together in a bold new duo that reimagines the sonic possibilities of their instruments. Drawing from a lifetime of global collaboration, deep improvisation, and…
Hawkshead
Join in the fun this Easter Saturday
As part of our 'Wrestle' exhibition Grizedale is hosting a Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling competition, organised by the CWWA.
The event will begin with a short demonstration introducing the sport's…
Bowness-On-Windermere
Join Magician Chris Frostie Frost, for an afternoon of magical mayhem, comedy and nonsense. Be prepared to sing, dance and laugh your way through a magic show filled with Silly Spells, Hilarious Puppets and all round fun for the entire family
Backbarrow
Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly morning meet at the Lakeland Motor Museum. Whether you're a classic car owner, motoring enthusiast, or simply love seeing beautiful vintage vehicles, everyone is welcome!
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Moresby, Whitehaven
Celebrate spring with a joyful day out at Rosehill's Easter Market!
Join us from 11:00–16:00 as we transform our first, second floors, and our courtyard into a vibrant marketplace filled with creativity, craft, and community spirit.
Discover a…
Kirkby Stephen
Annual Easter Exhibition of Brough and Stainmore Art Group. There's no entry fee and all are welcome to come and enjoy our members work. If you're tempted, original artwork, prints and cards are available to buy. On Saturday and Sunday you'll…
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