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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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Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Explore the natural world both indoors and outdoors at Windermere Jetty Museum this summer.
Learn about Windermere's wonderful wildlife and spot the hidden animals dotted around the museum
Pick up an explorer pack and see what plants and…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Sedbergh
£65 plus £5 for materials
Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of the river but also in the wider landscape. We will create a small woven tapestry inspired by the surroundings of the Mill, after taking a short stroll…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Kirkland, Kendal
Kendal Community Theatre welcomes summer with May Fest, a parade and performance in the streets of Kendal. Everyone is welcome to join in as participants or audience.
Finsthwaite, Lakeside
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District…
Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Newby Bridge
Brampton
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Brampton
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from recycled materials. Over the May half term, families are invited to flex their creative muscles to make their own cardboard creations using child-safe…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Stramongate, Kendal
Inspired By Nature: Mini Hangings with Hand Embroidery and Natural Objects. Do you have a collection of natural treasures that you'd like to use in your work but are not sure how? This workshop will explore ways of combining fabrics, found objects,…
Cockermouth
Come along to Wordsworth House and Garden and get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room. Be inspired by our exhibition on British wildlife and make yourself something to take home.
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Barrow-in-Furness
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. The theme for 2024 is education.
Barrow Park, Barrow
Two experimental groups arrive in Barrow for a night of sonic sounds. Tara Clerkin Trio and Hyperdawn appear at Full of Noises in Barrow Park.
Braithwaite, Keswick
The Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half Marathon & 10k in May 2024. With breath-taking views across the Lake District towards Keswick and Skiddaw this run won't disappoint those who love the Lakes. The runs are mainly on…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Inspiration
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Looking ahead to Friday 24th May, we'll be welcoming Jack Hartley to The Swan. An Avid player on…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming and…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act…
Two experimental groups arrive in Barrow for a night of sonic sounds. Tara Clerkin Trio and…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
Kendal Community Theatre welcomes summer with May Fest, a parade and performance in the streets of…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
The Hay O' Trail is a 6km multi terrain race. Runners leave the grounds of Cockermouth School,…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Explore our gorgeous gardens with Janet Queen, Rose Castle’s Head Gardener on Thursday 23rd May at…
On 14 December 2017, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed 'O2', set off in the world's…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
Get ready for a May half-term full of fun and adventure at Walby Farm Park, the ultimate…
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