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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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Kendal
Join us on a traditional Lakeland farm to develop the basic drawing skills you need to draw animals confidently. There will be tips and techniques for using reference photographs to produce an animal portrait and advice given for observing and…
Armathwaite, Carlisle
Eden Valley is a beautiful glamping site, situated in the stunning Cumbrian countryside. Located near Carlisle, Eden Valley Glamping has forests, meadows and pasture-land, hedgerows and ponds, which make it perfect for foraging! High Stand Woods is…
Penrith
Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just enjoy experimenting with felt pens, stamps, paint brushes, inks and dyes to transform aluminium.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Greystoke, Penrith
Come and enjoy an exciting workshop experimenting in this ancient Japanese RAKU technique of glazing and firing pottery.
Exciting and fast moving, using heat, sawdust, fire and smoky bins, this stunning firing technique is irresistible and very…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
Dynamic Floral and Landscape Abstracts in Ink and Watercolour - capture your favourite flowers and fells!
An exciting course from Lyn Evans combining these two favourite mediums. Bring along your own favourite reference photos of your favourite…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
The amazing cast of the Whitehaven Theatre Group roll out there latest hilarious new productions, STEPPING OUT!
Penrith
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To start the day you will learn various mark making and texture techniques on a small section of lino to become familiar with the tools involved. Students…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Millom
TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Millom!
Main St, Egremont
Dive into the fundamentals as we delve into the art of flower conditioning, care, and storage. This will explain how to get the very best out of your flowers, to keep them fresher and looking good for longer. I will also explain how to get flowers…
Cockermouth
Visit Wordsworth House and Garden free of charge and listen to a special talk to celebrate Heritage Open Day.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth and wonder at the striking wildlife of the British Isles in this year's…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
West Strand, Whitehaven
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Day. Take in the views and learn about the particular history of the area on a guided walk along the Whitehaven Coast trail.
Ranger Chris Gomersall will guide you on a 2 hour walk along the…
Inspiration
As part of Windermere Science Festival enjoy an Agatha Christie-inspired three-course meal and…
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of blossoms, creativity, and camaraderie? Welcome to…
Award winning crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw is flying in from Canada to launch his new book, The…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
As part of our "Running Int' Fells" events programme for mental health in May, Alex Staniforth and…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Join local historian and archaeologist Dan Elsworth for this informative illustrated talk covering…
The autumn 23/24 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan this coming May.
Dr Anna Ploszajski is an award-winning materials scientist, author, presenter, comedian and…
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.
Bring your family and step back in time to the 1940s! *Authentic living history *Military…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Bendrigg's infamous 10k course is back with a modern twist! We are thrilled to announce the return…
Our annual Spring Fair returns on May 11th and 12th with the always popular 'Fun Dog Show' running…
Enjoy a STEAM-filled weekend brimming with insightful talks, engaging workshops, and events for…
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