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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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Millom
CELEBRATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
"ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS IN THE LAST 50 YEARS"
BBC Movie Connections.
We're thrilled to present the fantastic Stars From The Commitments, a band who truly are Dublin's Saviours of Soul as they bring you The Great…
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!
Hang on to your seats as we transform the theatre into a real life science laboratory which will inspire and educate every young…
Penrith
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and…
Penrith
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum…
Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world… then another, and another, as she travels on a magical journey…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Get ready for a spooktacular Pet Encounter session. Meet some amazing animal friends, learn all about them and enjoy a Halloween Twist on your favourite pet encounter. A spooktacular experience for the whole family!
Embark on an unforgettable Pet…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Hawkshead
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.
Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
Please bring…
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show! Wondering how to blow up a tire or ride a bike? Baffo's got you covered - sort of.
Expect wildly silly stunts, ridiculous feats, and plenty of…
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Join The Director of Hawkshead's ghost tours, Tallow Tales, to explore the horrifying tales, folklore and legends of this small Lake District village.
The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the…
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Join ASTRO NORMA and her cosmic piano on a madcap, musical quest to find Grandpa's lost star. But beware, the sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens, rib-tickling robots, and interplanetary…
Inspiration
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go…
Join us for our planetarium show about one of the most fascinating and topical subjects in modern…
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop…
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read…
An evening of music inspired by remembrance, resilience and hope, centred on the remarkable story…
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell £70 plus £5 for…
Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show!…
Our third season of classic films highlights the exciting film career of Victoria Wood - writer,…
The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…
Women Who Cumbria present Mooch: a clothes swap event at Maryport's brand new Carlton venue. Grab a…
Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you…
Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Halloween with your family near Keswick? Take on the…
Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance from 29 - 31 October at SCARECASTER - our spine-tingling…
Enjoy 15% off your festive shopping at Blackwell on Saturday 28 November. Exclusive to Lakeland…
Welcome to Poetry Club! A space for poets and creatives to share their Spoken Word work and explore…
Youngsters are invited to help create a major art installation this half-term in a meadow at…
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten –…
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read…
Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's…
TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…


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