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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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Grasmere
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song.
Artist Heather Mullender-Ross explores how bird call is heard, perceived, notated and committed to memory, using print, sculpture and sound-based installation.
The exhibition…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Grasmere
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a caravan in Langdale in the late 1940s.
Curated by Tracy Hill and Heather Mullender-Ross. There are printing activities available for adults and…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Grasmere
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition 'Wordsworth's Path to Influence' which opens on 1 April 2025, looks at how he helped shape the Lake District we know today. It features 19th century…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Keswick
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church from April 16 – 26 as it continues its tour around the country, having begun touring back in 2008.
The innovative exhibition that brings biblical…
Greystoke, Penrith
Shelagh is widely known and highly respected throughout Cumbria's gardening fraternity. She has been both the familiar face - and 'lead' - of Horticulture at Newton Rigg College for well over 30 years, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our 2025…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Nr Cartmel, Grange Over Sands
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual Friday evenings However things will be slightly different...
Head Chef Scott Fairweather will create a menu of simple, tasty dishes, each week using the…
Newby Bridge
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar melodies and sincere vocals. With a career spanning over a decade, she has honed her craft and become a seasoned performer. Freyja has performed on the…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz night!
Starts at 7.30pm
With fiendish trivia questions on all sorts of subjects, picture round, music round and more this is the toughest quiz in town - to…
Ambleside
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you provide on the booking form. This medical form NEEDS to be filled out prior to the event
NORDIC WALKING: The art of efficient movement and power whilst…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with live dance, theatre performances and so much more at Windermere Jetty Museum.
This year's Forge Festival will showcase emerging talent from across…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Cockermouth
Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.
During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…
Whitehaven
Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to his latest stand up show. This ones not to be missed!
Geoff has also had several successful national stand-up tours, with TAKING LIBERTIES touring in…
Inspiration
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Staged in the atmospheric wood panelled drawing room at Acorn Bank, Land Lines is an immersive…
Our series of free afternoon recitals continues with a special performance by pianist Paul Taylor…
On April 26, Mozart's timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live broadcast from the…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to…
Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
A lovely opportunity to capture the beauty of some of our favourite seasonal flowers of Springtime …
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
Shelagh is widely known and highly respected throughout Cumbria's gardening fraternity. She has…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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