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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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122A Highgate, Kendal
Fri 24 Apr- 19 Jun (8 wks) | 1.45-40pm | 16+ yrs
Designed for those with life drawing experience, this course develops your skills in painting from a live model using acrylic and/or oil. Through structured exercises, explore paint handling,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Fri 24 Apr-3 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6.30pm | 16+ yrs
Design and make your own pieces, learning all the basic techniques used in stained and fused glass. This is a practical course, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience.…
122A Highgate, Kendal
6.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs
A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional photographers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Darkroom environment, to develop and print black and white photography.
Members have…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001.
Set throughout the house, the…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
122A Highgate, Kendal
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are chosen under a theme, then voted on by the participants. We watch the chosen film, then head to the bar for a drink and to chat. Finish times may…
Ambleside
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned by Beatrix Potter.
The farm at Hill Top remains fully operational all year round just how Beatrix Potter loved and envisioned. The farm tour offers a…
Windermere
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable volunteers, this small-group tour offers a deeper exploration into the fascinating history of the people and objects connected to the home where one family…
Townend, Windermere
The Racecourse, Cartmel
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Ambleside
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead, Ambleside. The morning session is ideal for those who are new to outdoor swimming. It aims to enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence while…
Rydal Water, Ambleside
Nr Kendal
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the woodland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon discover their powers and complete your own…
Sizergh, Kendal
Lowther, Penrith
An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle.
These sessions are accessible; a chance to move, breathe, and take in the fresh Cumbrian air.
Lowther Castle & Gardens, Penrith
122A Highgate, Kendal
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly…
Inspiration
Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim 2026 will take place on Saturday 20th June. Long distance…
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
Be part of history at Carlisle Racecourse this summer as we host one of the most iconic fixtures in…
Jack McNeill – clarinet & bass clarinet, percussion & whistles Eleanor McIntosh – soprano Kate…
Susannah Clegg is a Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those…
Experience the best of the Lake District's community spirit, scenery and local flavour at the Royal…
Castle Green Hotel is hosting another wedding showcase! Please feel free to drop in to view our…
'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road…
Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite,…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Explore the creative possibilities of watercolour…
Britain. Wartime. Yorkshire. A local choir depleted by WWI, recruits teenagers under the guidance…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation.…
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…


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