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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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Greystoke, Penrith
Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in 'Pen and Wash'
This medium is also be known as 'Watercolour & Ink'. This day will touch on colour mixing and using watercolours and it combines the subtle variable…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Moresby, Whitehaven
Hollywood in the 1940's. The most glamorous place on earth.
Corny Brothers studios is delighted to open its doors for exclusive backstage tours, allowing a fascinating peek behind the scenes into how the movies are made.
Meet with the stars of the…
Greystoke, Penrith
Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into the art of Mokuhanga, an ancient Japanese printing technique depicting 'Iconic Landscapes'
On this intensive one day workshop you will learn the basic processes of this ancient traditional Japanese…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of year, preparing for the winter months ahead.
This is the time to welcome the darker months of the year, an opportunity for introspection and self…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Bowness-on-Windermere
The residents of Monster Mansion prepare to welcome a new son-in-law into their family. He's not quite what the gruesome gathering expected and the fun soon turns into a funeral as the mad professor gets murderous, the witch gets more wicked and the…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Returning for a third time Bob Drury brings his remarkable Viva Neil Diamond - Unplugged show back to Rosehill. Get your ticket fast, this show sells out quickly.
Bob Drury's award winning one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
Coniston Water, Coniston
Moresby, Whitehaven
Buckle up… You're in for a hell of a ride! The quickest wits in comedy are here to take you on a totally improvised tour around YOUR weirdest and wildest ideas.
The Noise Next Door are going hell for leather in this brand new show as they race…
Penrith
Presented by Speakers from the Edge:
There is no mountain in the world that strikes fear into climbers quite like K2.
In this new show, Britain's most successful Himalayan climber, Kenton Cool, takes audiences on a roller-coaster history of…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Penrith
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Cockermouth
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative by making yourself something scary to wear or decorate the house!
Join us in the discovery room where you will find everything you need for a spooky…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Inspiration
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Join us at The Beacon Portal for a beginners half day glass fusing course. Learn a new skill and…
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act…
Looking ahead to Friday 24th May, we'll be welcoming Jack Hartley to The Swan. An Avid player on…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Our very own Marcus (or to give him his full name Marcus Pergamus Iustus) will lead you on an…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
As part of Lake District Music's spring series of concerts, London Central Brass Quintet perform at…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
The Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half Marathon & 10k in May 2024. With…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
On 14 December 2017, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed 'O2', set off in the world's…
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Explore our gorgeous gardens with Janet Queen, Rose Castle’s Head Gardener on Thursday 23rd May at…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer,…
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. …
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Explore the natural world both indoors and outdoors at Windermere Jetty Museum this summer. …
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
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