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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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Barrow-in-Furness
We've hidden space-themed geocaches as well as planet-themed and sea-themed painted rocks. While looking for geocaches and rocks, you are likely to encounter abandoned fishing gear and marine litter. We will be providing beach clean equipment so…
Main St, Ravenglass
Our 2024 gala celebration will be taking place from Saturday 4th May - Monday 6th May, as we welcome 2 visiting engines to Ravenglass!
Our exciting gala weekend will feature 'St Egwin' from The Valley Railway Adventure and the BRAND-NEW locomotive…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe Ambio. Everyone is welcome to attend whether you're an owner, enthusiast or just keen to see some great examples of some classic local cars.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Barrow-in-Furness
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next exhibition, Psychogeology, opening at Barrow Market on Saturday the 4th of May.
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
Join nature expert, Gemma and local photographer, Ginny Koppenhol for a nature experience with a twist.
Saturday 4th May 10am - 2pm, £65 per person, tasty vegetarian picnic lunch included.
This spring we're teaming up with Hare Hill Barn, a great…
Kendal
Forge Festival 2024 is an ambitious young person-led festival with young creatives and early career artists from across Cumbria all performing exciting pieces of original live performance in response to the theme 'Our Human Connection to the Natural…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Frizington
Simply enter the event, then choose whichever course you prefer daily. With six courses to choose from, there's something for everyone!
Finsthwaite, Lakeside
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District…
Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Newby Bridge
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
Ambleside
Ambleside & District Choral Society present an evening with the three greatest composers of the Golden Age of music in Vienna – Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The concert will feature Mozart's masterpiece, The Requiem, Beethoven's joyful Choral…
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…
Church St, Ambleside
Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will happen when she decides to seduce Don José, an army corporal who initially appears uninterested in her charms. Don José soon abandons his sweetheart…
Inspiration
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
A FULLY INCLUSIVE ACTIVITY 3 NIGHT WEEKEND FOR ADULTS from Friday 3rd - Monday 6th May. Our Adult…
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to…
APPRAISAL by Tim Marriott An annual work review that goes horribly wrong. Head of Department…
Our 2024 gala celebration will be taking place from Saturday 4th May - Monday 6th May, as we…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
Ambleside & District Choral Society present an evening with the three greatest composers of the…
Join nature expert, Gemma and local photographer, Ginny Koppenhol for a nature experience with a…
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the…
Enjoy a relaxed visit to the Gosling Sike wildlife garden where we'll share planting ideas that are…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
Forge Festival 2024 is an ambitious young person-led festival with young creatives and early career…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
After a sizzling 2023 event, Sausage Festival is back for 2024. Join us for a family friendly…
Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will…
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway…
Sally's Army invites you to join them on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Penrith…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary, STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE will be available in…
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