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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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Windermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
County Square, Ulverston
Sandarac Productions Limited presents
The Floyd Effect – Dark Animals Tour
Dark Animals Tour 2024-5
Two of Pink Floyd's finest albums, complete and unabridged… and more
Was Animals the darkest Pink Floyd album ever recorded? Drawing upon material…
Whitehaven
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Newby Bridge
Spend a weekend learning how to sail our Canoes. They are specifically designed to Sail fast and light. You will be taught by an RYA Sailing Instructor everything you need to know, to be happily whizzing around Windermere in your own boat.
Greystoke, Penrith
Painting Seascapes and Water in Oil Pastels with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.
Join Roy for another enjoyable and relaxed day, experimenting with oil pastels under his enhtusiastic guidance.
They say oil and water do not mix,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
The Walton Tote - 2 days
Fri 24th & Sat 25th November 2023 or Fri 4th Sat 5th Oct 2024
10am to 4.00pm each day
£170 inc. a tasty lunch, fresh coffee & home baking
Materials cost : £28/per person (covers interfacing, interlining, hardware,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Cockermouth
Visit William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood home and enjoy some much-loved poems around the house to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Kendal
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for anyone who likes to use their hands, enjoys the smell and creaking of willow as they work on their woven basket and wants the satisfaction of…
Greystoke, Penrith
An exciting workshop with this popular tutor, well known for her landscapes and skill at depicting beautiful reflections on water.
Frances will be dealing with colour theories, adjacent and opposite colour designs, and the drama of tonal changes.…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating life size Sculptures : Hares, Hens & Cockerels, Curlew or a small Deer for summer or Christmas
It's always lovely to welcome Phil to Greystoke; he runs several courses here and his…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
A new painting exhibition by Rebecca Scott is coming to Cross Lane Projects, Kendal. The Raft of…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Inspired By Nature: Mini Hangings with Hand Embroidery and Natural Objects. Do you have a…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
Co-produced by Cumbria Music Hub and Orchestras Live Cumbria Calling: Gaming Adventures Experience…
Our very own Marcus (or to give him his full name Marcus Pergamus Iustus) will lead you on an…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Explore our gorgeous gardens with Janet Queen, Rose Castle’s Head Gardener on Thursday 23rd May at…
Kendal Community Theatre welcomes summer with May Fest, a parade and performance in the streets of…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
Bendrigg's infamous 10k course is back with a modern twist! We are thrilled to announce the return…
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from…
The Hay O' Trail is a 6km multi terrain race. Runners leave the grounds of Cockermouth School,…
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