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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
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song.
Artist Heather Mullender-Ross explores how bird call is heard, perceived, notated and committed to memory, using print, sculpture and sound-based installation.
The exhibition…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Grasmere
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a caravan in Langdale in the late 1940s.
Curated by Tracy Hill and Heather Mullender-Ross. There are printing activities available for adults and…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Grasmere
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition 'Wordsworth's Path to Influence' which opens on 1 April 2025, looks at how he helped shape the Lake District we know today. It features 19th century…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Lake Rd, Keswick
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end!
Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by appealing to their compassion…
Staveley
Doors 6.45pm
Show starts 7.30pm
BYOB
Tickets £15 on sale @ Staveley Pharmacy or buy online @
www.classicsingersongwriters.co.uk/sandg
Experience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel like never before with Tim Chu and Ian Bailey, two exceptional…
Nether Wasdale, Wasdale
MARK YOUR DIARIES as coming very soon is The Sawmill Burger Night!
On Saturday 24th May and Saturday 31st May we will be opening The Sawmill Café doors between 6-830pm, to serve up a myriad of delicious burgers where ALL of the meat utilised is…
The Racecourse, Cartmel
An exciting season of Jumps Racing
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Stramongate, Kendal
Often known as Bayeux stitch, laid and couched work was used all over Europe throughout the middle ages, often for very large pieces of embroidery/ Learn this fun easy technique using naturally dyed wool. There will be a choice of simple designs on…
Carlisle
Join us for an artist led creative workshop.
Using flowers, leaves and found treasure you will create beautiful prints. Then with a variety of materials and techniques combine and build a vibrant botanical collage.
Finally, we'll add stitch to…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Cumbria
Lake Rd, Ambleside
Local artisans selling locally made items
Greystoke, Penrith
We are delighted to welcome much acclaimed, professional watercolour artist Sarah Stokes, joining us for a fascinating May weekend of painting.
Students will cover a multitude of artistic and specifically watercolour skills which include "wet into…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Penrith
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Inspiration
Can you conquer WHINLATTER in 2025? Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half…
om the new "Story Time" series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who…
Join us this May Half Term in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral for a fun-filled children's…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Looking for family-friendly, creative things to do with the kids this May half term in Kendal? Head…
Often known as Bayeux stitch, laid and couched work was used all over Europe throughout the middle…
Guess who's back! We're thrilled to announce the return of our summer spa parties, promising an…
This summer, discover a different kind of Lake District experience. Yoga in the Park is your…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
5 June 2025 13:00-16:00 The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library During this course, we will start…
Explore the relationship between land and art in Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art, an…
We are super-excited to welcome the Bubble Magic to the Beacon Portal this May Half Term! In this…
If you're interested in experiencing wild swimming in the Lake District but aren't sure where to…
Looking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term? Whether you're a…
Celebrate National Garden Wildlife Week this May half term at Beetham Nurseries with a week full of…
MARK YOUR DIARIES as coming very soon is The Sawmill Burger Night! On Saturday 24th May and…
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! Lawrence…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
We are delighted to welcome much acclaimed, professional watercolour artist Sarah Stokes, joining…
We're looking forward to welcoming Zac Thompson to The Swan on the 23rd May for a spring time…
In many ways, it is strange that the Romans built and occupied a fort at Ambleside for so long.…
In an era where dogs are more likely to have Instagram accounts, than appear in exhibitions, David…
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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