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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs
Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Print Room environment. Members have access to some specialist Print Room equipment and are able to pursue…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Crash! Bang! Kapow!
COMICS: The Famous & Forgotten tells the story of comic art in Britain – from the famous to the forgotten. Discover the birth of the comic strip, travel through the anarchic worlds of Beano, Viz and 2000AD, meet iconic…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
122A Highgate, Kendal
6.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs
A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional photographers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Darkroom environment, to develop and print black and white photography.
Members have…
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Confluences in Time brings together painter and textile artist Rachel Morrell and photographer Walter Lewis to explore the transformation of the Leeds Canal Basin from its 19th-century industrial roots to its present role as a modern hub for media,…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the eyes of Green Door Artists. Featuring nearly 100 artists from the South Lakes, Winter into Spring presents a diverse collection of paintings, abstracts,…
Kirkland, Kendal
Get creative this February half term at Abbot Hall, with hands-on activities inspired by the Simon Starling: Boat Works exhibition.
Boat Works Collage
Using images from 'Simon Starling: Boat Works', collage a boat and imagine where it would…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Whitehaven
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell Kenworthy (1858–1954). Kenworthy's portraits bring to life the people of West Cumbria during the Edwardian period. Through faces and stories, visitors can…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Grasmere
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of modern printmaking. Women in Print draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Gwyneth Alban Davis, whose values of community, resilience, and…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Inspiration
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
The West Lakeland Orchestra exists to bring live symphonic music to audiences in Cumbria and to…
As the 250th anniversary celebrations of JMW Turner come to an end, join Dean Hines on a tour…
Join us at The Swan for a beautifully immersive candle making experience led by local artisans Pure…
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please…
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…
The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
An exhibition of spring-flowering plants combined with a plant fair featuring 8 nurseries from…
A fundraising event for the Friends of Carlisle Victorian & Turkish Baths charity. Find pre-loved,…
"The difference between a Lady and flower girl isn't how she behaves, but how she is…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
Celebrate Mother's Day with relaxation, smoothies and quality time at Holte Spa. This Mother's…
A Pelumbra retreat for reflection, creativity and critical insight A place for deep writing in…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria's premier cinematic event, bringing the best in international and…
Please join us for a creative afternoon in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral as we explore the…
The Flower Show is a competetive exhibtion of some 150 classes of flowering plants, and this is…


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