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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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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…
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
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
Penrith
The annual town celebration that is The Winter Droving: a magical celebration of rural life, food, fun, masquerade, and fire in 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
Coniston
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
It is an evening full of adventure, star gazing, stories and mythology and of course lots of fun!…
Coniston Water, Coniston
Penrith
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Inspiration
Our annual Spring Fair returns on May 11th and 12th with the always popular 'Fun Dog Show' running…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Enjoy a STEAM-filled weekend brimming with insightful talks, engaging workshops, and events for…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Bendrigg's infamous 10k course is back with a modern twist! We are thrilled to announce the return…
A walking photography workshop around Ambleside and the nearby countryside with photographer Chris…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Spend a weekend learning how to sail our Canoes. They are specifically designed to Sail fast and…
Have you always wanted to write but you're not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have started to…
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
In this humourous, multi-role playing adaptation, Hotbuckle invites us to enter the world of The…
A 112 mile charity sportive around the English Lake District.
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
The autumn 23/24 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Award winning crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw is flying in from Canada to launch his new book, The…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. And our beer & burger…
Gemma is looking for love, but it's complicated! With the help of dating app Tingle, she dates two…
Bring your family and step back in time to the 1940s! *Authentic living history *Military…
Dr Anna Ploszajski is an award-winning materials scientist, author, presenter, comedian and…
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