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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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Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum…
Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world… then another, and another, as she travels on a magical journey…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Get ready for a spooktacular Pet Encounter session. Meet some amazing animal friends, learn all about them and enjoy a Halloween Twist on your favourite pet encounter. A spooktacular experience for the whole family!
Embark on an unforgettable Pet…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Hawkshead
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.
Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
Please bring…
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show! Wondering how to blow up a tire or ride a bike? Baffo's got you covered - sort of.
Expect wildly silly stunts, ridiculous feats, and plenty of…
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Join The Director of Hawkshead's ghost tours, Tallow Tales, to explore the horrifying tales, folklore and legends of this small Lake District village.
The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the…
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky 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 their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Join ASTRO NORMA and her cosmic piano on a madcap, musical quest to find Grandpa's lost star. But beware, the sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens, rib-tickling robots, and interplanetary…
Barrow-in-Furness
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.
Penrith
Experience Aethelflaed:A new opera in it's most intimate form. This 90 minute recital version features live excerpts of the opera sung by soprano Rachel Kobernick with narration by composer Andre Fratto. The programme is designed to guide audiences…
Newby Bridge
Terror at Great Tower
Looking for some spooky family fun this October half term? Head to Great Tower for an outdoor Halloween adventure in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside.
Designed for children aged 6+, Terror at Great Tower is packed with…
Grasmere
Join one of the world's most celebrated crime writers for a thrilling evening in Grasmere.
To mark the release of Chain Reaction, the latest Jack Reacher novel, the award-winning thriller-writer Lee Child will be discussing the craft of writing,…
Inspiration
Youngsters are invited to help create a major art installation this half-term in a meadow at…
Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles and George MacKay A charming, witty, and deeply…
join us at Hillcroft park, Pooley bride for our pumpkin festival 2026. enjoy pumpkin picking and…
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read…
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection,…
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know',…
TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions…
Enjoy 15% off your festive shopping at Blackwell on Saturday 28 November. Exclusive to Lakeland…
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in…
Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the…
Come to a place where the earth's natural material meets with children's imaginations, a world of…
'Stranger Folk', a magical new digital adventure played by mobile app, is haunting Allan Bank…
Join us at Muncaster from 24 October - 1 November for some spook-tacular family fun! The iconic…
Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten –…
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a…
Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal…
Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show!…
Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…


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