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Major Annual Festivals
Enjoy a selection of night time events in the wilds of Cumbria giving where you can spend time in the outdoors, get closer to nature and really appreciate the dark skies above you.- From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from.
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Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJKeswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
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- 16 May 2025to18 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJKeswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
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- 16 May 2025to18 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Ford Park, Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JPTelephone
07768424722Ulverston
Join us to buy pottery and ceramics from talented makers. Have-a-go yourself, watch demonstrations and discover unique, handmade pieces that you won't find anywhere else.
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- 17 May 2025to18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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The Sun Inn, New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07793425098Ulverston
Retro Rendezvous is the retro and vintage festival of the Lake District. Clothes, cars, market, music, motorbikes, scooters and most of all, lots of fun!
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- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
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The Sun Inn, 6-14 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07536103499Ulverston
Velo Retro is heading into its 11th year. Called 'the friendly festival' Velo Retro is a feast of classic bicycles, cars, music, great rides and fantastic food.
Now the biggest retro cycling event in the UK, it's a brilliant weekend, both for riders…Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
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Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
+44 (0)15395 67804Crooklands
Now in its 17th year Country Fest will again be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025.
We are looking forward to again celebrating rural life and returning with all the elements of…
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- From:
- 31 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
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Bowland Bridge, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NNTelephone
07890112574Grange-over-Sands
Fairytales for grown-ups, myths for kids, Scandi midsummer celebrations, wild encounters, late night DJ sessions, tales told around the fire, yoga by the babbling beck, magic shows, storywalks through the woods, live music, hands-on workshops and…
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- 20 June 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times
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Cockermouth Town, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9PQTelephone
+447764355181Cockermouth
A celebration of live performance across the town; 20+ venues; 70+ acts; almost all are free and for all ages !
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- 3 July 2025to6 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Gatesgarth Farm, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XATelephone
0141 628 8622Buttermere
Base Camp Festival is the small and friendly festival for outdoor lovers aged 18 and over. Based in an idyllic location on the banks of Buttermere, the festival offers loads of activities and attractions on-site, plus the opportunity to explore the…
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- 4 July 2025to7 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Market Cross, Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
+447792758416Ulverston
A day OUT in Ulverston. Come as you are and be celebrated
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- 5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
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Farm Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
07786805619Milnthorpe
Get ready for an unforgettable time at the upcoming 80s, 90s, and 00s Music Festival! With a mix of nostalgic tunes from three incredible decades, this event is perfect for music lovers of all ages. Whether you want to groove with your friends,…
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- 11 July 2025to13 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
01524 382538Brockhole, Windermere
Dedicate a Forget Me Not this summer and support your local hospice.
Available in two colours Blue £35 & Copper £100
Each hand crafted metalwork flower purchased will be publicly displayed at Brockhole on Windermere, Lancaster Castle and our own…Dates
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
+44 (0)15395 67804Crooklands
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 37,000 visitors every year. A major livestock Show with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs,…
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- 10 Sept 2025to11 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
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Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, CumbriaCrooklands
An annual celebration to herald the arrival of the damson blossom - and spring in Westmorland Packed with local crafts, entertainment and refreshments.
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Threlkeld Village Hall, Station Rd, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RXTelephone
07931679654Threlkeld, Keswick
The Plant Fair is back this year! This year it will be held on Sunday 11th May, 10am to 4pm. Expect to find a wide range of annuals, perennials, vegetable seedlings, herbs, grasses, shrubs, house plants and more, all grown by local gardeners and at…
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Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
01539 637940Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with live dance, theatre performances and so much more at Windermere Jetty Museum.
This year's Forge Festival will showcase emerging talent from across…
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Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
01539 637940Rayrigg Rd, Windermere
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science shows, and interactive educational workshops suitable for all ages!
This year's Windermere Science Festival brings together leading scientists and…
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Bowness Bay Brewing Ltd, Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DETelephone
07796089829Aynam Rd, Kendal
Join us for the Kendal Cycling Festival on May 3-5, 2025, organised by Wellbeing Westmorland CIC and Bowness Bay Brewing!
Taking over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, this family-friendly event features a packed program of cycle rides, accessible…Dates
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Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQTelephone
01229717614Ravenglass
Expect a night full of drag and pure party energy in the unforgettable setting of Muncaster Castle.
Dance, cheer, and laugh the night away with live entertainment, fierce performances, party-starting beats, and outrageous games — all in true…
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Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2DSTelephone
07793149999Kirkby Lonsdale
A micro festival in the beautiful setting of Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounding countryside in the south of the Lake District. We are a family friendly festival kicking off the summer bank holiday weekend celebrating music, arts, and culture, think…
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