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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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Wigton
Join us for the 3rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by Happy Juniper Events at The Greenhill Hotel in Red Dial, Wigton on Saturday, November 10th, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event promises to be a festive celebration of creativity,…
Sedbergh
Gateway to the Dales Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray
10 November 10 - 4pm
£65 plus £7 for materials and a frame on the day
In this workshop, artist Stuart Gray shares with you his love of the landscape of the dales around sedbergh.
All…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Ambleside
Join us at The Armitt to hear Laura Day discuss her personal reflections on Nicholson's work in the 21st century after walking in the spaces he wrote about. She will be reflecting on her personal relationship with the landscape and how Nicholson…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Abbey Rd, Barrow-in-Furness
This SUNDAY, we are excited to be back at the beautiful Abbey House Hotel for the
Roots of Life Holistic Health Event on Sunday, 10th November! Join us for a day of rejuvenation and tranquility at the serene Abbey House Hotel in Barrow in Furness.…
Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Open water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. Afterwards, head back to Another…
Barrow in Furness, Barrow
Los Angeles-based musician Tashi Wada heads to Barrow for his only north west gig.
Tashi works within a heady, intergenerational slipstream bridging storied East and West Coast art music institutions, and the DIY experimental scenes that emerged in…
Grasmere
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout 2024. We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us.…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Dark Skies Festival - online talk Wednesday 13 November, 7pm
Owls have been a long-time fascination for the acclaimed poet and non-fiction writer Polly Atkin. In her captivating new book, THE COMPANY OF OWLS, she turns her poet's eye on the…
Kirkby Stephen
Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Smardale, it is late in the season for a lot of wildlife but there may be a chance to see red squirrel, badger, hear tawny owl, water fowl, late season bats, anything else that might surprise us under…
Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Kirkby Stephen
Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating life size Sculptures : Hares, Hens & Cockerels, Curlew or a small Deer for summer or Christmas.
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Beaver Moon is symbolised by busy beavers, preparing for the winter months ahead. It is our last push to get everything in order, before we head within for the winter months. Connecting with our intuition it is an opportunity for deep self…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended
One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups, Blazin' Fiddles formed for a one-off tour of the Scottish Highlands in 1999 and are still raising roofs far and wide well over two decades later…
Inspiration
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Smardale, it is late in the season for a lot of…
The Winter Whitehaven Flower Club Gala returns with even more beautiful arrangements and top advice…
Join us for the 3rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by Happy Juniper Events at The…
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and…
This SUNDAY, we are excited to be back at the beautiful Abbey House Hotel for the Roots of Life…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
Join us at The Armitt to hear Laura Day discuss her personal reflections on Nicholson's work in the…
The full Beaver Moon is symbolised by busy beavers, preparing for the winter months ahead. It is…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
SWAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2024 – SAVE THE DATE! Our Christmas markets are back once again this year,…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back…
Los Angeles-based musician Tashi Wada heads to Barrow for his only north west gig. Tashi works…
Gateway to the Dales Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray 10 November 10 - 4pm £65 plus £7…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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