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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
An enjoyable introduction to the art of beautiful lettering. Learn how to shape loops and swirls with a dip pen and pointed calligraphy nib, before discovering alphabets and flowing, dancing words and phrases! At the end of the course you'll have…
Stramongate, Kendal
Ply-split braiding is an innovative textile technique, a kind of off-loom weaving where high-twist cords go through the centre of, or are split by, other cords.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album 'Nicely Out of Tune'. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen classics, including 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'We Can…
Stock Ln, Grasmere
Trail running event staring and finishing in Grasmere - taking in the stunning mountains and views of the Lake District. Choose from 1 of 4 routes; 52km, 44km, 26km or 14km. Chill out post race in our event village with an ice cold Tenzing and a…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have…
Cockermouth
The ONE 10 is an accurately measured and certified 10 mile road race. The race is sponsored by the Lakes Distillery (www.lakesdistillery.com) and is named after their iconic "The One" whisky. The course starts and finishes at the distillery, taking…
The Lakes Distillery, Cockermouth
Whitehaven
André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert 'Power of Love'.
N Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin and tonic before being guided through blending your unique essential oil fragrance and candle making. Afterwards, sit back and enjoy freshly baked scones and cakes, tea and coffee.
Kendal
Create a unique piece of silver jewellery that will be a joy to wear or make a perfect gift. Created from two silver rings; the small middle ring spins around the wider inner band. The spinning motion is perfect for meditation and reducing stress…
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Some of Acorn Bank's Orchard highlights will be brought to life for hard of hearing and deaf visitors by one of our expert volunteers, supported by a BSL interpreter.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Kendal
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 Kendal!
Sedbergh
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores furniture, photographs, draws, and paints, even on walls. She is a very versatile artist.
Her academic training was in Russia, since she is of…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Inspiration
Come and join us for a day's Canoeing from Fell Foot. Fell Foot has amazing accessible facilities,…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
Looking ahead to Friday 24th May, we'll be welcoming Jack Hartley to The Swan. An Avid player on…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Come along to Wordsworth House and Garden and get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room. Be…
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. …
Explore our gorgeous gardens with Janet Queen, Rose Castle’s Head Gardener on Thursday 23rd May at…
Netherby Hall's Spring craft fair and open garden weekend takes place over the weekend of May 18…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Visitor Sketchbooks: fanciful flora Flowers and foliage appear in designs and decorations all over…
The Hay O' Trail is a 6km multi terrain race. Runners leave the grounds of Cockermouth School,…
As part of Lake District Music's spring series of concerts, London Central Brass Quintet perform at…
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK. The foraging course begins with a short…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
On 14 December 2017, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed 'O2', set off in the world's…
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
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