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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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Main St, Ravenglass
The Railway welcomes a first visit from Bluey and Bingo. Personal appearances from Bluey and Bingo at set intervals on each day in the Museum. Don't forget to bring your cameras!
Included in your day out:
Return train journey between Ravenglass…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Appleby
A charity fun run and 10k event around the picturesque town of Appleby
Barrow-in-Furness
Rossini Overture, The Barber of Seville
Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence
Bizet Symphony in C
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Let the Orchestra whisk you away to warmer…
Penrith
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own glass bowl to take home. With hands-on guidance from Roxanne you'll get a beginner-friendly introduction to different forms of glass, how colour changes in the kiln and…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Pooley Bridge
Our firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip supper two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. Departs Pooley Bridge pier at 7 pm, returning at 9pm.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Howtown, Penrith
Highlander is a unique five day hiking experience, in which all your logistics are taken care. Explore the Lake District by foot for five days, meet new friends and experience the Lake District National Park.
Brampton
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn't exist. Or does he…?
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton
Stramongate, Kendal
Enjoy making swooshes and swirls in modern calligraphy with tutor Claire Gould from 'By Moon & Tide'. You'll have fun practicing with a dip pen and copperplate nib in this friendly and fun calligraphy workshop
Wigton
Join us for our accessible rock climbing weekend! We spend a morning indoors, ensuring you have a harness that gives the correct support and look at the best ways to help you access the rock.
Penrith
Try your hand at "line and wash" – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with landscape artist John Harrison.
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Pooley Bridge
Come along and join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club's biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy race. Race commentary on board. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and our licensed bar will be open on board…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Kirkgate, Cockermouth
AN INTIMATE ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL.. PRESENTED BY 5 PIECE BAND 'THIS FLIGHT TONIGHT'
Inspiration
Film: Royal Opera House: Swan Lake Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Between 1939 and 1945 a significant proportion of Britain's national collection of modern art from…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Howgills is one of our most popular routes. Choose the half marathon or…
Cross Lane Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Lee Holden, winner of…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
The Women's Adventure Film Tour is coming soon with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features…
SOME OF THE BEST BAND IN THE UK ALL FOR 1 NIGHT AND ALL AT A GREAT PRICE
Join us in the woods and meadows for a morning of foraging, nature connection, discovery and plant…
Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at…
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
£65 plus £5 for materials Farfield Mill and its surroundings are a unique environment, which we…
Create a unique piece of silver jewellery that will be a joy to wear or make a perfect gift.…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
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