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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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    Cumbria, PENRITH, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

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    Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock

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    Penrith Players Theatre, Penrith Playhouse, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JG

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    The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists!

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    Christmas Ball Workshops – December 2025

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    72 Main St, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AD

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    07790843018

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    Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas.

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    Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

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    Hawkshead

    Get in the festive spirit at Grizedale with our Christmas cinema!
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    Upfront Puppet Theatre, Upfront Gallery & Coffee Shop, Unthank Farm/Unthank, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG

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    017684 84538

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    This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic French fairy tale: "Puss in Boots."

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    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

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    015394 46139

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    Women smiling while reading a book by a Christmas tree
    Festive Family Day

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

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    015394 46139

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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    Regency Christmas Family Workshop

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Learning Space, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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    +441539435544

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    Grasmere

    What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Regency Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth's gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars.…

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    Illustration of a Christmas cracker with a trumpet in the middle
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    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

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    +441946692422

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    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian talent in our great Big Christmas Concert!

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20th September 2025-13th March 2026
Tapestry from the British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…

Openings

Season

17th September 2025-21st December 2025
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  • 1The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt
  • 2Lunch with The Grinch - The Swan Hotel & Spa
  • 3Lakeland Paws canicross series
  • 4CINDERS - A Penrith Players Panto
  • 5Festive Family Day
  • 6Keswick Market
  • 7Live Music at The Swan Hotel - Becki Fishwick
  • 8Armitt Talk Series 2025: A Cost-Effective Toolkit for Measuring Loss at Heritage Sites with Ellie Evans
  • 9The Wizard of Oz
  • 10Women in Print - The Caravan Press
  • 11Santa's Secret Underground Grotto
  • 12The Battle of Ambleside: Archaeology Drawing Workshop with Meg Bowyer
  • 13Three Little Pigs
  • 14Bellwethers Exhibition
  • 15Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
  • 16Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes
  • 17Carols in Cumbria
  • 18Christmas Eve & Day & Meditation Retreat
  • 19Regency Christmas Family Workshop
  • 20Battle of Ambleside: Timewaif & The Roman Road: Adventures at Galava, Ambleside's Ancient Fort with Deborah Lyon
  • 21The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest
  • 22Santa's Grotto at The Swan Hotel & Spa
  • 23Simon Starling: Boat Works
  • 24British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage
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