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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.
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North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings, Ulverston
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Thirty years. One seaside tradition. A lifetime of love.
John Godber's September in the Rain is a nostalgic, heart-warming and richly comic love story that captures the joy, humour and heartache of a marriage played out over three decades.
Follow…
Ambleside
Step inside to discover a cosy, storybook Christmas at Hill Top. Where Beatrix Potter's characters have set the scene with twinkling decorations, soft music and playful festive surprises. Saturday 7 November - Sunday 13 December.
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter: The other side of the family & the Helen Leech enigma
Beatrix Potter's life path from birth to liberation & renaissance as Mrs Heelis through marriage in 1913, at the age of forty-seven, was seemingly shaped far more by the…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Kendal
Saturday 7 November
10am – 1pm
£35
Join Rosie, a local Artist and experienced workshop facilitator, to explore the exciting art of linocut printmaking. You will learn how to design, carve and print from your own lino block with beautiful results…
Ambleside
Bonfire, Live music with Nick Marshall, BBQ
East of Lake, Coniston
Guided Stargazing walk with professional Mountain Leader, Martin Rivett
Discover the night sky over Coniston Water from Crag Head (233m), a recognised Dark Skies environment.
The evening begins with a Pie supper and Dark Skies Introduction before…
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night.
The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all our senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Grizedale, Ambleside
Our “Dark Sky Astronomy” events take place on moonless nights, providing the ideal conditions to explore the darkest skies. As your eyes adapt you’ll see the universe as you’ve never seen it before – a glittering tapestry of stars, galaxies,…
Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead
Coniston
Discover the Lake District after dark on an unforgettable canoe journey across beautiful Coniston Water. As daylight fades, paddle across the peaceful lake surrounded by the dramatic Coniston mountains and some of the Lake District's most…
Coniston Water, Coniston
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Free Temple Tours & Meditation at Conishead Priory
International Temples Day · Saturday 7 November 2026 · 10 am–5 pm
Discover the Buddhist Temple for World Peace, explore the Art Studio and enjoy the grounds of Conishead Priory during a welcoming…
Inspiration
PAY YOUR RESPECTS THROUGH RACING Falling close to Remembrance Day, our Afternoon Racing on…
A struggling primary school teacher in England dealing with an intensely disruptive, violent…
One of the most unique and enjoyable live dub acts on the planet, Zion Train's use of dynamic…
Our “Dark Sky Astronomy” events take place on moonless nights, providing the ideal conditions to…
This Christmas, prepare for a festive tale with a ghostly twist. It's midnight on Christmas Eve,…
Join us for our planetarium show about a fascinating topic in astronomy. We begin with a…
Embrace winter with fresh air, star-gazing and warm waters. Escape to the Lakes this winter and…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this elegant autumn experience is the perfect…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell & Stephen Dillane Based on the 14th-century English uprising…
Join us for a special evening of music, film and spoken word as we come together to mark Armistice…
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night. The walk will…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
Furness Youth Theatre presents a double bill of Ghost Town Halloween & Dracula Ghost Town…
Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…
Saturday 7 November 10am – 1pm £35 Join Rosie, a local Artist and experienced workshop…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
Free Temple Tours & Meditation at Conishead Priory International Temples Day · Saturday 7 November…
Cult horror, supernatural cinema and big-screen scares come to Brewery Arts this autumn, with…


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