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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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    Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby Comedy

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

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    +441946692422

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    Moresby, Whitehaven

    One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital…

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    Nature Making: The Artist's Way: Mixed media textiles, natural pigment, drawing and writing spiritual retreat inspired by The Artist's Way

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    This retreat is a spiritual and creative journey, a cocoon of connection, to ourselves, to each other and to God.
    Nancy's ethos as an artist and facilitator is directly linked to her spirituality. This retreat takes inspiration from The Artist's…

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    The Pencil Factory, The Pencil Factory, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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    017687 80075

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    The annual Keswick Convention has been taking place since 1875. A completely free event offering life-changing Bible teaching, worship and fellowship, with fantastic Kids & Youth programme for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of the beautiful Lake…

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    Cyanotype: design, print, make

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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    015394 32050

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    Ambleside

    Participants will learn about:

    *The fascinating history of the process
    *Talk about design elements (and possibly collect objects/plants from around the grounds) to act as a "resist". Responding to the local environment and discussing ideas for a…

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    Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SL

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    07377 512801

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    Ambleside

    Come and give Trail running in the Lake District a try, with its rugged fells, stunning glacial ribbon lakes and market towns. 5 distances to choose from; 9km, 14km, 25km, 44km and 52km.

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    19 Sept 2026Open 07:00 - 20:00

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    Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

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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 are thrilled to have Emma return to Rosehill with TWO nights of delving deep into the worlds most MURDEROUS MINDS.

    Murderous Minds isn't just a retelling of crimes—it's an unflinching journey into the psyche of killers, exploring the dark…

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    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

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    01539569818

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    Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming, land, labour and image co-exist. You will set off on a guided walk through the fields, hedgerows and a place that hosts a working farm during the harvest…

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    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal

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    Revolutionary Poetry: Religion within reason alone

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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    015394 32050

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    Ambleside

    This is a two day course which covers the rise of the arts and literary movement called modernism. Taking the book by Julia Kristeva poetry and revolution as our inspiration We can see how poetry was changed in the hands of the artists of the 19th…

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    A Buffalo's Journey" Past - Present - Future

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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    015394 32050

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    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.

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    Lakes in a Day

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    Rothay Park, Ambleside, 1 Vicarage Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

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    +447743093033

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    Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
    23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…

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    Rothay Park, Ambleside, Ambleside

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    015394 32050

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    Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA142PW

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    01229876400

    jirving@barrowbc.gov.uk

    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…

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