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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
The epic swimrun event is back! An adventure through the stunning forests, lakes and mountains of the Lake District National Park. Come join us for the Ultra (45km), Full (21.1km) or Middle (12.3km) course, with options to join as a SOLO entry or as…
Crow Park Road, Keswick
One of the most scenic half marathon routes in the country. The challenging course takes you around Derwentwater with an extra loop into the Newlands valley.
Organised by Keswick Rugby Club
Bowness-on-Windermere
It's time for an evening of murder and melodrama as the stage is set for some super soprano sleuthing! The Divine Diva has died on the opening night and it's up to you to work in harmony, hit all the right notes and solve the crime. Was it the…
Main St, Ravenglass
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, and a fish & chip supper with mushy peas. In 2024 we…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Kendal
Cinema | (12A) | 109 minutes
Romantics, dreamers, and thinkers will be captivated by this story of transformation, hope, and love.
Based on the award-winning memoir, Surprised by Oxford is the incredible true story of Caro Drake, a young,…
Windermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
Whitehaven
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Cockermouth
Visit William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood home and enjoy some much-loved poems around the house to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Focusing on the beautiful mosses and lichens, this workshop looks at ways to combine drawing and gouache painting and inktense to create marks, texture and colour in your landscape paintings.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Whitehaven
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set pieces, his one liners, dark observations, sardonic ukulele comedy songs and verbal crash bang wallops.
Inspiration
As part of our "Running Int' Fells" events programme for mental health in May, Alex Staniforth and…
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Bendrigg's infamous 10k course is back with a modern twist! We are thrilled to announce the return…
In this humourous, multi-role playing adaptation, Hotbuckle invites us to enter the world of The…
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of blossoms, creativity, and camaraderie? Welcome to…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. And our beer & burger…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
A 112 mile charity sportive around the English Lake District.
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Join local historian and archaeologist Dan Elsworth for this informative illustrated talk covering…
Enjoy a STEAM-filled weekend brimming with insightful talks, engaging workshops, and events for…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Broadoaks is the fairytale Lake District wedding venue to host your special day. Steeped in…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
The autumn 23/24 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
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