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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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Stock Ln, Grasmere
A Flagship fundraising event for Walking with the Wounded, individuals, companies and organisations come together to show their support and experience a memorable team-building weekend in the Lake District!
Keswick
The Disabled Ramblers is a small national charity working to help those with limited mobility to enjoy the countryside.
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Kendal
For both professionals wanting to add to their stock library or a beginner with a love of the countryside.
Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the Year, author and photographer of Forty Farms will guide you on this special tour. Providing…
Ambleside
Often described as the friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon.
This wonderful and undulating road marathon takes place every year in May. It's a 26.2 mile anti-clockwise circuit of Windermere through the villages of Hawkshead, Newby Bridge,…
Threlkeld, Keswick
Cockermouth Mechanics' Band is a community brass band based in Cockermouth and active throughout North West Cumbria. It is one of the oldest brass bands in the world, with roots traceable back to 1825, which is thought to make them the second oldest…
Whinlatter Pass, Keswick
Enchanting evenings of music in the forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal session to round off the evening.
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Windermere
Gatesbield is a small sheltered housing association set in award winning gardens in the centre of Windermere. We are opening the gardens to the public and providing tea and cakes to raise money for our local St Mary's Hospice. We look forward to…
Carlisle
Cumbria's own La'al Big Band presents an evening of swing, jazz and pop, from classic to contemporary arrangements.
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Keswick
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a walk to the inspiring viewpoint at Broomhill Point.
Wigton
Ian Wright directs Wigton Choral Society and invited soloists in a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Anton Bruckner with motets including 'Locus Iste', and of the 100th anniversary of the death of Gabriel Faure with his Requiem.
Penrith
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print featuring your favourite animal or bird, combined with pattern and foliage.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Arnside
Cross-Bay Walk in aid of Arnside RNLI Fundraising Branch Saturday 18th May Led by the King's Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson Arnside to Kent's Bank - Start time to be confirmed Adults £15 Under 16s £8 Dogs £5 For tickets contact…
Inspiration
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present a concert of European sacred music through…
The Disabled Ramblers is a small national charity working to help those with limited mobility to…
Gatesbield is a small sheltered housing association set in award winning gardens in the centre of…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Lake District Theatre Alan Ayckbourn's revival of THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE runs from 17 May – 1 June…
Cockermouth Mechanics' Band is a community brass band based in Cockermouth and active throughout…
Gemma is looking for love, but it's complicated! With the help of dating app Tingle, she dates two…
Enchanting evenings of music in the forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
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