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    What's On in the Western Lake District & Coast

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What's On - Western Lakes & Coast

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.

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  1. Foraging
    Foraging
    Forage and Cookery Course

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

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    07423753212

    info@totallywilduk.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…

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    2 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Half day Landscape Photography Workshop

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07827298695

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake on a half day workshop

    Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.

    You'll explore different elements and techniques of landscape…

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    Whinlatter Forest, Keswick

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    2 May 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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    2 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  3. Muncaster's Dragcaster logo on a rainbow background
    Muncaster's Dragcaster logo on a rainbow background
    Dragcaster

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

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    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    On Sunday 3 May, expect a night full of drag and pure party energy in the unforgettable setting of Muncaster Castle.
    Starring: Nova Gina, Tequila Thirst & DJ Rachel Von Hampton.
    Dance, cheer, and laugh the night away with live entertainment, fierce…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    3 May 2026Open 19:00 -

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  4. BounceFest (Outdoors)
    BounceFest (Outdoors)
    BounceFest

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    Barrow Island Community & Sports Hub, Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SB

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    07725834699

    info@bouncefestuk.com

    Barrow-in-Furness

    BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…

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    4 May 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30

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

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

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    +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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    6 May 2026Various Opening Times

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  6. Swimmers in Buttermere with Swim the Lakes
    Swimmers in Buttermere with Swim the Lakes
    Buttermere Swimble Wild Swim

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    Buttermere Lake, -, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA.

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    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Buttermere

    The Buttermere Swimble – The Buttermere Valley is surely one of the most beautiful in the Lake District. Buttermere itself is a stunning place to swim and the water is crystal clear, with that typical slate blue tint we know and love. The walking…

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    Buttermere Lake, Buttermere

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    7 May 2026Various Opening Times
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    3 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. The One-Man
     The One-Man
    A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie

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

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour.

    Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely…

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    8 May 2026Open 19:30 - 20:50

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  8. Foraging
    Foraging
    Forage and Cookery Course

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07423753212

    info@totallywilduk.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…

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  9. Fun! with Barbara Nice
    Fun! with Barbara Nice
    Fun! with Barbara Nice

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    Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

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    01229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. In Barbra Streisand's recent autobiography, she says: "I haven't had much fun in my life, to tell you the truth. And I want to have more fun." Join ordinary housewife…

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    9 May 2026Open 19:30 -

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  10. Northern District Young Farmers Field Day 2026
    Northern District Young Farmers Field Day 2026
    Northern District Young Farmers Field Day 2026

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    Shawhill, Kirkbride, Cumbria, CA75HW

    Telephone

    07726298375

    ndfdsecretary@hotmail.com

    Kirkbride

    The Cumbria Young Farmers (YFC) annual field day is the largest competitive event of the organisations calendar. Serving as a showcase of rural skills, teamwork and agriculture tradition. Competitions vary and include competitions such as: sheep…

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    16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  11. Joe Thomas
    Joe Thomas
    An Evening with Joe Thomas

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

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    We're talking The Inbetweeners and more at this very special evening with actor/comedian Joe Thomas!

    It wasn't long after audiences were first introduced to hilariously hapless sixth-formers Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, Jay Cartright and…

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    16 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

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    Route Image.
    Bridekirk Dovenby 10k

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    Bridekirk Dovenby CE Primary School, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PG

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    07971760496

    bridekirk10k@gmail.com

    Cockermouth

    10km race from school around the quiet country roads in the picturesque Bridekirk and Tallentire area

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    16 May 2026Various Opening Times

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  13. Becks Skinner sewing on a vintage sewing machine at Muncaster Castle.
    Becks Skinner sewing on a vintage sewing machine at Muncaster Castle.
    The New Mrs Davidson

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join Becks Skinner at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 19 May for a fascinating talk.
    Inspired by a Wedding Dress from 1911, within The Beacon Museum Collection, Becks Skinner set herself the challenge of making a 'going away' outfit from the period,…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    19 May 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00

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  14. darren-mcgarvey
    darren-mcgarvey
    Darren McGarvey Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Orwell Prize-winning author, BAFTA and RTS-winning documentary maker, and former BBC Reith Lecturer Darren McGarvey takes his acclaimed Fringe show Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show on tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026.

    An entertaining…

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    21 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  15. Swimmers in Buttermere with Swim the Lakes
    Swimmers in Buttermere with Swim the Lakes
    Buttermere Swim Hike

    Address

    Buttermere Lake, -, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Buttermere

    The Buttermere Swim Hike takes an exciting approach to wild swimming by combining one of our favourite swims, with one of our favourite lakeside walks. We've been swimming this route for over 10 years and yet it has never lost its appeal. How could…

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    Buttermere Lake, Buttermere

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    21 May 2026Various Opening Times

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  16. Stories In The Dust - Friday 22nd May 6pm at The Beggar's Theatre
    Stories In The Dust - Friday 22nd May 6pm at The Beggar's Theatre
    Stories In The Dust

    Address

    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA184HZ

    Telephone

    01229775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    Stories in the Dust by Anna Harriott and Iona Fleur Sheppard

    The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of…

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    22 May 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  17. Children charging at Muncaster Castle with Peter Frost-Pennington dressed as the King of the North.
    Children charging at Muncaster Castle with Peter Frost-Pennington dressed as the King of the North.
    Medieval Muncaster Festival

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive!

    Each year, Muncaster invites you to step into the past and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Medieval era. The Medieval Muncaster Festival is a grand…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30

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  18. BroughtonYFC
    BroughtonYFC
    Southern District of Cumbria YFC Field Day

    Address

    Parsonage Farm, Silecroft, Millom, Cumbria, LA185LS

    Telephone

    07856251438

    broughtonfieldday2026@gmail.com

    Millom

    young farmers competition/ rally day

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    23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00

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  19. Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs
    Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs
    Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07428194451

    info@wilddeerevents.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    10km and half marathon trail runs within Whinlatter Forest

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    Whinlatter Forest, Keswick

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    24 May 2026Open 09:30 -

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  20. A group of runners in a forest
    A group of runners in a forest
    Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K 2026

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    info@wilddeerevents.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    ️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 ️
    Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?

    Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a…

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    Whinlatter Forest, Keswick

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    24 May 2026Open 09:50 - 15:00

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