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As well as an abundance of natural beauty, the Western Lake District and Coast boasts plenty of events to enjoy too, with a packed calendar all year round.
The historic Muncaster Castle holds various festivals throughout the year, including the popular Suasage Festival and a spooky Halloween event!
For live music, check out the annual Solfest music festival at Tarnside, near to Silloth on the beautiful Cumbrian Coast. Discover an eclectic mix of music and arts at this family festival, which boasts fantastic performances, a vibrant atmosphere, and a stunning location. There's also Cockermouth Live, which brings live entertainment to this pretty market town.
Want to sample some local produce? Taste Cumbria hosts a number of food festivals across the region, showcasing some of the best culinary produce that Cumbria has to offer plus a chance to meet the makers. With events in Maryport, Wigton and Cockermouth (as well as nearby Carlisle), there's lots to enjoy - including a Christmas event.
Possibly the best known and longest running event in the area is the Egremont Crab Fair and World Gurning Championships. Established in 1267, it’s one of the oldest fairs in the world. Check out local food and craft producers, watch traditional local sports, and, of course, The World Gurning Championships - an ancient Cumbrian tradition and quite a skill!
To search all events happening around the whole of the county, check out our What's On page, complete with a handy events calendar.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Barrow-in-Furness
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to tell the stories of the men and women who made Barrow great and a world leader in engineering. There is so much to do and see in the gallery including…
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway with a special anniversary exhibition! Discover the fascinating history of La'al Ratty, from its origins in 1875 as a vital industrial…
Ravenglass Railway Museum, Ravenglass
W Strand, Whitehaven
In an era where dogs are more likely to have Instagram accounts, than appear in exhibitions, David Remfry has worked for over 15 years on a series of portraits that reveal the relationships between dogs and their owners.
Dogs have long been a…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Cockermouth
This summer, discover a different kind of Lake District experience. Yoga in the Park is your invitation to slow down, move mindfully, and soak up the scenery in a new way. Whether you’re here for a long weekend or a family getaway, this is your…
The Promenade, Maryport
Visitors to the museum can join one of our knowledgeable volunteers for a guided tour around the site of the Roman fort at Maryport. You can discover the stories of the Romans in West Cumbria and the western extreme of the Frontiers of the Roman…
Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport
Maryport
Fun weekend for all, from emergancy services displays, live music, Fair, Stalls, Food & Drink, Aerobatic Stunt Display
Moresby, Whitehaven
We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this brand new 6-week photography course.
The course is aimed at those who may already know a little about their Mirrorless or DSLR camera but want to…
Barrow-in-Furness
We are delighted to bring to you an exhibition all about Dave Myers at the Museum. It will open on Friday June 20th to coincide with Dave Day 2.
"Dave - a Barrow lad" is a must see exhibition displaying many of his much loved and personal…
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
Cockermouth
West Lakeland Orchestra
A summer concert of popular classics
Entre'acts 1-3 and Ballet 2 from
Rosemunde
Franz Schubert
Land of the Mountain and the Flood
Hamish Maccunn
Marionette Trauermarsch
Charles Gounod
English Folk Song…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Step into a World of Wonder at Giant Soft Bricks Playland at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven!
Get ready for a colourful, action-packed adventure where fun meets learning! Giant Soft Bricks Playland is an extraordinary indoor playground designed…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Taster sessions are the perfect opportunity to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography, exploring different elements and techniques.
£25 per person. Booking…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Maryport
Our popular monthly market in Maryport isn't to miss!
The market offers one-of-a-kind items you can't find anywhere else. From food to fashion to fine art you won't be disappointed with the choice on display to shop from and support.
Set in the…
Maryport Harbour, Cumbria
Cockermouth
Tuesday 1st July '25
An accurately measured and certified 10k road race.
Start/Finish: Cockermouth School
Registration: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Race Start: 7.00pm
Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Fees:
Affiliated Club Members - £10 + online…
Cockermouth
A celebration of live performance across the town; 20+ venues; 70+ acts; almost all are free and for all ages!
Click HERE for more information!
Cockermouth
Cockermouth Live! brings joyful West African vibe to the Kirkgate!
Energetic young master musician and Glastonbury emerging talent winner, N'famady Kouyaté will headline Cockermouth Live! this year. This rising star, originally from Guinea in West…
Buttermere
Base Camp Festival is the small and friendly festival for outdoor lovers aged 18 and over. Based in an idyllic location on the banks of Buttermere, the festival offers loads of activities and attractions on-site, plus the opportunity to explore the…
Cockermouth
Join us at Cockermouth Live for an unforgettable evening as we welcome the legendary nine-piece live band, STAX of SOUL, as part of their Embracing the Journey Tour 2025!
From their Manchester beginnings in 1983 to more than 42 years of delivering…
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