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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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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Learning Space, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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

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    Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian talent in our great Big Christmas Concert!

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    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

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    015394 40872

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

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    01539 725 133

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    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.

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    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

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    01228 598596

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    Christmas comes alive in Carlisle: festive market and magic in the city centre.

    Carlisle is set to glisten this festive season with this Christmas themed market, adding to the city's regular Friday open-air markets.

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    St. Thomas' church, Shyreakes Lane, Crosscrake, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0AB

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    Join us for a traditional service of lessons and carols by candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of Crosscrake Church. Come along, join in with well known Christmas carols and enjoy refreshments afterwards. All are welcome.

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

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    01768774649

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  • 2Carol service by candlelight
  • 3Santa's Secret Underground Grotto
  • 4Skate by the Lake
  • 5Christmas Lunch at The Swan
  • 6Armitt Talk Series: A Natural Education: Children's Literature and the Evolving Cultural Landscape of the Lake District with Penny Bradshaw The Armitt Museum
  • 7Armitt Talk Series 2025: A Cost-Effective Toolkit for Measuring Loss at Heritage Sites with Ellie Evans
  • 8Festive Afternoon Tea
  • 9Distillery Tour & Tasting
  • 10Battle of Ambleside: Timewaif & The Roman Road: Adventures at Galava, Ambleside's Ancient Fort with Deborah Lyon
  • 11Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition
  • 12Juliet Klottrup: An Archive
  • 13Festive edition - dark skies walk
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