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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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Grasmere
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition 'Wordsworth's Path to Influence' which opens on 1 April 2025, looks at how he helped shape the Lake District we know today. It features 19th century…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour.
The exhibition follows her evolution from monochrome pieces to vibrant, intricate designs, featuring her latest collection Unfixing, rarely seen archive…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Ambleside
Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic!
Get into the holiday spirit at our Local Crafts Christmas Fair, a two-day celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas cheer! Discover a wonderful variety of handmade gifts,…
Lake Rd, Keswick
We're not in Keswick anymore…
From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her old life in London. But as she climbs out of the window to run away, a storm whisks her up, and she gets far more than she bargained for.
How do you…
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
November 16th: 1pm-5pm
December 7th: 1pm-5pm
December 17th: 12pm-4pm
Cumbria Tourism's Experience of the Year Winner: 2022 & 2025
Visit England's Excellence Awards, Silver: 2023
We, the owners and distillers of Shed One, Andy & Zoe, host our Make…
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Team Walby is thrilled to announce that Father Christmas and his Festive Friends will be visiting Walby Farm Park again in 2024 for our magical Father Christmas on the Farm experience this November and December!
What's Included?
We try to make our…
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
Kendal
There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh.
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Newby Bridge
Come one, come all, to The Swan Hotel's lair,
The Grinch himself will be waiting there!
This holiday season, don't be a fool,
Join us for a lunch that's wickedly cool!
For £20 a kid (and £25 per big Who),
We've got a feast that'll make hearts grow…
Ravenglass
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey Step aboard our magical Santa Express for a festive adventure like no other!
Weekends from 22nd November – 14th December (including Friday 12th December)
Premium…
Newby Bridge
he Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones!
Every weekend from November the 15th (coinciding with our Christmas Markets!), we invite children of all ages, up to 14, to experience the joy of meeting Santa Claus himself.…
Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere
Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm
Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist.
Our festive deluxe afternoon tea is available from 1st December 2025 - 1st January 2026. Excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New…
Barrow-in-Furness
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world…
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
Inspiration
Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas. Would you like to learn how to make a…
Christmas comes alive in Carlisle: festive market and magic in the city centre. Carlisle is set to…
On 5 October 2025 18:00-19:30 We are delighted to bring this project to England this year,…
We can't wait to welcome Rob Young to The Swan this Christmas Eve for a magical evening of live…
Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall. Make a Clothes Peg Doll Materials will…
There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21…
Special Christmas edition of the popular comedy night featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe…
Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea…
On 12 November 2025 14:00-16:00 £10 Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North…
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
13/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
4 October 2025 9:45-12:30 The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year…
Join us on Monday 22nd December for an exciting morning at Wainwrights' Inn at Chapel Stile. Start…
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian…
✨ Santa's Grotto Experience – Just £10 per Child! (Adults go free!) Step into the magic of…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Get in the festive spirit at Grizedale with our Christmas cinema! We'll be showing the Gruffalo's…
Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic! Get into the holiday spirit at our Local…
On 28 October 2025 14:00-15:30 This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research…
Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night. The event…


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