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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
As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas".
Enjoy a botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea at Shed One Distillery.
Begin with a welcome tipple and a Distillery Tour by owners and distillers Andy and Zoe, then relax in our…
Ambleside
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.
Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…
Wray, Ambleside
Ambleside
A 48-Hour Retreat for Discovery & Replenishment of Mind, Body, and Spirit, for men and women.
Fiona Schneider is a Licensed Lay Minister at All Saints' Church in Ilkley, with a unique background that spans medicine, coaching, and spiritual direction…
COCKERMOUTH
Martin Roscoe is a world renown pianist with 7 BBC Proms performances under his belt. His concert programme is as follows,
Sonata in E flat Hob, XVI/52 Joseph Haydn
6 Bagatelles Opus 126 Ludwig van Beethoven
Gersäng der…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Based on the book by Amy Liptrot.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney, trying to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction.
Act Your…
Keswick
The song of the curlew is one of the iconic harbingers of spring, but the numbers of breeding curlews in UK have halved over the last 25 years. There is real concern that, if no action is taken, curlews will disappear within a few years, and curlew…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.
Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…
Workington
Based on a true story, Come From Away tells the remarkable tale of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who found themselves grounded in Canada in the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited them into their lives…
122A Highgate, Kendal
The Brewery Poets return for a reading with a difference. Brewery Poet member Ilse Pedler has been involved in a year long immersion in the concept of thrutopia, a way of writing about a future that is thriving, desirable and possible and together…
Greystoke, Penrith
Creative Collagraph Printmaking 2 day Workshop ~ with Jenny McCabe
'Creative Collagraph Printmaking' two day Workshop with Jenny McCabe
Join this very popular local tutor, and discover the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s", when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become…
Ravenglass
A Pelumbra retreat for reflection, creativity and critical insight
A place for deep writing in foolish times.
Join us for four days of writing and quiet inspiration in the remarkable setting of Muncaster Castle — an ancient stronghold on the…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Inspiration
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
The Flower Show is a competetive exhibtion of some 150 classes of flowering plants, and this is…
The song of the curlew is one of the iconic harbingers of spring, but the numbers of breeding…
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
Confluences in Time brings together painter and textile artist Rachel Morrell and photographer…
The Brewery Poets return for a reading with a difference. Brewery Poet member Ilse Pedler has been…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
A Pelumbra retreat for reflection, creativity and critical insight A place for deep writing in…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Wed 14 Jan-25 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Wed 14 Jan- 25 Mar (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
Crash! Bang! Kapow! COMICS: The Famous & Forgotten tells the story of comic art in Britain – from…
6.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…


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