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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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Penrith
Painting a Looser Botanical in Watercolour with Lyn Evans
Lyn likes to paint her watercolours largely from life, choosing blooms which will stay open for a couple of days. She likes interesting shapes so Iris, Lilies and Tulips feature largely…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her ground breaking album, Back to Black.
Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the…
Kendal
F54 Proudly Present:
THE ZOMBIES
Celebrating 60 Years on Tape
Barrow-In-Furness
Arvo Pärt Summa
Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor*#
Grieg Holberg Suite
Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires*
Sarasate Introduction and Tarantella*
Simone Lamsma violin*/director
Eva Thorarinsdottir violin#
Strings of the Royal Liverpool…
Keswick
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that combines the power of nature, ancient rituals, and sisterhood bonding?
Kendal
Take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Our Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and then it's a 100km anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests &…
Newby Bridge
If you fancy a challenge, why not Canoe the length of Windermere with us? We do this over 2 days with a campout halfway down the lake. Windermere is the longest lake in England, at 10.5 miles long!
Fell Foot, Newby Bridge
N Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin* and tonic before being guided through making your very own moisturising sugar scrub, soothing balm and essential oil lip balm. Afterwards, sit back and enjoy freshly baked scones,…
Whitehaven
The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.
The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and…
Stramongate, Kendal
On this one-day course, students will learn the basic skills of stained glass – choosing from a tutor template or creating their own simple design. The panel can be all glass, or incorporate a mirror if desired.
Stramongate, Kendal
On this two-day course, students will learn the basic skills of stained glass – creating a suitable design or adapting an existing template with guidance from the tutor. The panel will be made up of coloured glass, some painted and kiln-fired glass,…
Kendal
Join Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the year, to get help taking better photographs.
This beginners course will introduce you to photography using digital cameras or phones.
This course will cover composition, use of light,…
Inspiration
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light.…
The Kammerphilharmonie Europa gives a guest performance in Bowness-on-Windermere for this very…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Acorn Bank's industrial highlights will be brought to life for hard of hearing and deaf visitors by…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Saturday 20 April 2024 10am-3pm | Free entry With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Join photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane as they share stories and slides from their winter…
A look at the life of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley. Based on the life of reggae singer and…
A Gin experience like no other! A special Marmalade gin tasting on board a two-hour evening cruise…
It's often said that we all have a novel in us, but many people find it difficult to create a long…
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Starts 7.15pm | Tickets £16.50 | Conc. £14.50 | Live Broadcast | Screen 1 Running time: 2 hours and…
The Wild Murphy's are a very lively Irish covers group based in the north east of England. Over…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
Glitz & Glamour Awaits: Casino Night at Rose Castle On Saturday 20th April, step into a world of…
This is our launch event for our series of SHIFT community music events which be taking place in…
The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, are the only Mac…
As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series Austrian pianist Hanna Bachmann performs at…
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