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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Sizergh, Kendal
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the Year, Amy Bateman. You'll discover 40 large format panels displayed along our family and accessible farm trail. Low Sizergh Barn is one of the farms…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage your artistic side, drawing inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, beautiful features within the house and gardens and the current exhibition.
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Brampton
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A regular exhibitor at Gallery Northwest, Annie is also a vital member of the GNW management team.
Brampton
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the Eden Valley which so inspires her work.
Sarah is fascinated by the ever-changing light upon the landscape and our place within it.
Penrith
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which celebrates and promotes the best of Northern Art.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Troutbeck, Windermere
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years of family documents. Explore snippets of young Ben Browne's life in the 1700's, after he moved from the Lake District to London, in letters sent to…
Townend, Windermere
Sedbergh
What is a space?
Where are the spaces?
Who fills the spaces and why?
Nolitex have been exploring these issues and invites viewers to consider the spaces they fill.
NOLITEX, (Notts. Lincs. Textile Artists) is a group of artists which promotes textile…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local artists Gina Tawn and Ann Evans collaborate to make a new collection of work.
The work considers and explores the human and mythological connections…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined within their lives. The steady rhythm of walking is echoed by the rhythm of stitch. The building up of layers with material and stitch and the…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the concept of a giant Fell pony on the side of Blease Fell in the Tebay Gorge area as well as the Epona Community Engagement Project; a new cultural…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Lake Rd, Keswick
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love.
Catherine Morland knows little of the world, but who needs real-life experience when you have novels to guide you? Catherine seizes her chance to escape her…
Newby Bridge
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
Inspiration
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally…
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway…
Between 1939 and 1945 a significant proportion of Britain's national collection of modern art from…
Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of…
APPRAISAL by Tim Marriott An annual work review that goes horribly wrong. Head of Department…
Ambleside & District Choral Society present an evening with the three greatest composers of the…
Sally's Army invites you to join them on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Penrith…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Internationally and critically acclaimed, The Freddie & QUEEN Experience are the UK's Premier Queen…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the…
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to…
Forge Festival 2024 is an ambitious young person-led festival with young creatives and early career…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
If you're dreaming of an adventure by bike, check out the Cycle Touring Festival, taking place from…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Our 2024 gala celebration will be taking place from Saturday 4th May - Monday 6th May, as we…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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