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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
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Kendal
Sheep Dog Trials with hound trails, dog show and a small number of craft stands, bar, catering and ice cream van
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Cartmel Art Society are pleased to be opening their 2024 Summer Art & Craft Exhibition at Cartmel Village Hall from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th August.
The Exhibition is free entry to the general public from Friday 9th August, offering free parking…
Lake Rd, Keswick
The world's most famous detective gets a hilarious makeover in this spectacularly theatrical comedy
A terrible murder, a terrifying family curse, a killer on the loose and a gigantic beast on the moor; this sounds like a case for Sherlock Holmes!…
Maryport
Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024 for the Taste of the Sea festival.
Barrow-in-Furness
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Frizington
Wheels Int Lakes are hosting our very 1st Automotive event on 11th August at Rowrah Go Kart Track. The venue will be opening its gates at 10am for spectators and close at 4.30pm
Workington
Cumberlandia is a new grass roots folk weekend in west Cumbria from 16th – 18th August 2024, with international performers and a host of homegrown talent.
Greystoke, Penrith
On this course, we will be working in a fast, fun and intuitive way and will move through this exciting step by step technique to producing a really effective piece of art.
Using a variety of media we will find new ways to work, both as sketches…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Penrith
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this wonderful style of modern Calligraphy to create your own gorgeous cards, gift tags and more! This By Moon & Tide workshops is perfect for absolute…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Stramongate, Kendal
In the morning, participants will create a beautiful piece of woven paper art using old magazines, maps, books, music paper and cardboard. Wool and threads will be available to enhance the work.
Penrith
earn how to build your own Cob Clay pizza or bread oven with David Alty
Over this busy one day course you will together learn how to build a cob pizza oven and so take the knowledge home with you to recreate your very own outdoor pizza oven in your…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
As part of Lake District Music's spring series of concerts, London Central Brass Quintet perform at…
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Co-produced by Cumbria Music Hub and Orchestras Live Cumbria Calling: Gaming Adventures Experience…
Join us at The Beacon Portal for a beginners half day glass fusing course. Learn a new skill and…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Two experimental groups arrive in Barrow for a night of sonic sounds. Tara Clerkin Trio and…
Visitor Sketchbooks: fanciful flora Flowers and foliage appear in designs and decorations all over…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Come along to Wordsworth House and Garden and get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room. Be…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Get ready for a May half-term full of fun and adventure at Walby Farm Park, the ultimate…
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