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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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Braithwaite, Keswick
Art in the forest!
Painting from nature. This session is designed for slightly older children who have an interest in drawing and painting. It's a chance to spend time outdoors concentrating on observing and sketching the forest world through a…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Brougham, Penrith
Join the HandleBards at Brougham Hall for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of…
Brougham Hall, Cumbria
Tarn Road, Brampton
Join utter legends Robin, Marian, and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a…
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton
Newby Bridge
Reuben Tighe fingerpicks his way through an eclectic mix of blues, foot-stomping folk and original music, delivering a euphonious delight to your ears. Jules joins him to add some sensational saxophone to the mix!
Coniston
The Lakeland 100 'Ultra Tour of the Lake District' is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent…
County Square, Ulverston
With the legendary artistic twists that both Robert and Toyah are renowned for, they'll perform Toyah hits It's A Mystery and I Want To Be Free, plus many much-loved gems, including Heroes, Rebel Yell, Slave To The Rhythm, Are You Gonna Go My Way,…
Penrith
Design and create your own beautiful Stained Glass panel on this 2 day workshop with Lizzy Hippisley-Cox of Eden Stained Glass
Working with beautifully coloured and clear, textured glass - all provided by Lizzy - you will learn how to handle, cut…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
East of Lake, Coniston
Come to an exhibition of radical and innovative textiles; from homewares to art and fashion from Blue Patch, the UK's Sustainable Business Community.
Pull My Thread captures the creative spirit of the new green economy. Displays include new bio…
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands
The Cumbria Steam Gathering takes place annually over the last weekend in July. Our home since 1986 has been Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Grange over Sands LA11 7LS by kind permission of Mr J Latham and Sons.
Walney
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Pooley Bridge
A slight twist as we introduce a NEW foodie option in 2024. Our Pie, chips, and gravy evening cruise will depart from Pooley Bridge pier at 7pm on a two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from firm favourite Pete Lashley.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Greystoke, Penrith
Join Lizzy Hippisley-Cox for a one day Stained Glass 'taster' ... Design and make a beautiful Leaded Mirror.
An opportunity to dip your toe into and try this intensive one day Stained Glass taster day with Lizzy making a leaded stained glass mirror…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Gilbert & Sullivan aficionados will be delighted to see the return of Musical Theatre & Charles…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Walk with our Ranger and help to fill the squirrel feeders in the forest! Whinlatter is a red…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Embark on a journey to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at the upcoming Roots to Wellbeing…
A luxury wellbeing retreat designed especially for people living with chronic fatigue. Four days…
Lake District Theatre Alan Ayckbourn's revival of THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE runs from 17 May – 1 June…
'Paint with Wool' and Needle Felt your own Herdwick Sheep ... The iconic breed of the Lake District…
Enjoy this "Wet and Wild" experience in one of the Lake Districts beautiful gorges as part of one…
We welcome the incredible Pet Encounters team who will teach you about their beautiful animals,…
The Music Festival opens with a Celebrity Recital by violinist Jennifer Pike, who at the age of…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake…
We're delighted to welcome Flip Entertainments back to The Beacon Museum. Together with colourful…
On the 31st May we're looking forward to welcoming Rambling Rob Young – A singer-songwriter…
This programme for lute and soprano is a celebration of love in all its forms, where poetry and…
Join Handpicked Productions to create weird and wonderful paper cup puppets. Think about the…
Our debut at Cartmel Priory – a magnificent setting for two large-scale choral works – marks…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Have you wanted to create a nature journal but don't know where to start or how to do it? This…
What better way to try out this ever-growing popular water sport than to join one of our open group…
This event will bring together businesses, charities, organisations and individuals who all have…
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Join us for an epic day exploring the breathtaking Coniston fells with our expert guide, where…
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