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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.
This November, check out the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 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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Wetheral
Touring for the first time in four years, Christine will be performing songs from the "Children of the Sea" project along with a selection of old favourites. Christine's career now spans an incredible 40 years. Throughout, she has mesmerised and…
Barrow in Furness, Barrow
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers.
See The Stimming Pool and A Brief History of Circles on Sunday 17 November - doors 2pm.
The Stimming Pool is a unique work exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.…
Moresby, Whitehaven
After two sell-out shows in a row, Meetwood Flac return to share their love of the legendary Fleetwood Mac.
Bringing you all the well-known songs with the energy of the famous band's early days.
Ambleside
Join us for a rip-roaring ride through Cumbria past and present with writer Gordon Emery. From crashing continents to Stone Age axes and stone circles, Roman roads, ruins and canals to Saxon runes, Viking sagas, Norman castles, hunting, abbeys and…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Immerse yourself in an exquisite night in the breathtaking Lake District, hosted by Chris Mullineux.
Experience the beauty of nature, delightful wines, and culinary excellence at our idyllic retreat.
Delight in an intimate Mullineux Masterclass…
Bowness
Stargazing with the expert. Join astronomer Stuart Atkinson at 6pm at Cockshott Point on the shore of Windermere to look at the stars, then return to the Burn How Hotel for a talk, and Q&A as part of the meet the author book club series
Windermere
Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting Dinner
Explore the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky range on Thursday 21st November 2024 at our Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting Dinner with Alex Walker, Glenfiddich's National Brand Ambassador.
Details at a…
Kendal
The highly-anticipated celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration, is taking place between 21st and 24th November.
Penrith
Sit back and enjoy a jam-packed collection of some of our favourite Kendal Mountain Festival films from the archives!These are the ones with all the emotion, the full stomach-dropping, eye-popping experience from our extensive Festival…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join Isabel Seligman from the British Museum for a fascinating talk with artist Charmaine Watkiss, exploring ancestry, botany and cosmology through art.
About Charmaine:
Charmaine Watkiss is an artist living and working in London. Her notable…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Whitehaven
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics.
Don't miss your chance to see our latest hand-picked selection of multiple stand-ups from the national circuit. Their names may not seem familiar but many are successful…
Coniston
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to learn the earliest textile. Come and stay two night full board on the Banks of Coniston water in the iconic Bankground Farm.
Offering residential abd day…
Inspiration
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Smardale, it is late in the season for a lot of…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
Waterbaby invites us on a personal and global journey exploring our fragile and intrinsic…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated A Mythical Musical…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Gateway to the Dales Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray 10 November 10 - 4pm £65 plus £7…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing…
SWAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2024 – SAVE THE DATE! Our Christmas markets are back once again this year,…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Fellrunner Eileen Jones discovered a new challenge in parkrun after finishing last in the Loughrigg…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
The full Beaver Moon is symbolised by busy beavers, preparing for the winter months ahead. It is…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Vivaldi's Gloria, Rutter's Requiem and…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
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