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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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County Square, Ulverston
Special Christmas edition of the popular comedy night featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe storming, prime time TV smashing acts;
MATT BRAGG
"Effortless Style" – Ricky Gervais
"Great stuff, excellent gags!" – Harry Hill
John Bishop Tour…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics.
Don't miss your chance to see our latest hand-picked selection of multiple stand-ups from the national circuit. Their names may not seem familiar but many are successful…
Sedbergh
Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas.
Would you like to learn how to make a beautiful beaded Christmas bauble? Join us in Sedbergh this December for a joyful, hands-on workshop. It's a festive, social event complete with hot drinks…
Unthank Farm/Unthank, Penrith
This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic French fairy tale: "Puss in Boots."
This faithful adaptation brings the beloved story to life with a cast of expertly crafted long string marionettes,…
Kirkland, Kendal
Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall.
Make a Clothes Peg Doll
Materials will be available to assemble and decorate your own clothes peg doll. Dress them up to look like one of the portraits in our gallery, or to look like you!…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night.
The event starts in the yurt for Christmas treats and a short chat about the stars and the route Santa will take take in a few days time!!
The walk will cover…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
Join us this festive season for hands-on family fun at Windermere Jetty Museum. Whether you're solving clues, decorating a keepsake, or building something brilliant in our interactive play space, there's plenty to keep young explorers busy during…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Enjoy a fun festive day out with the family at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Saturday 20 December!
Throughout the day, you can enjoy cheerful storytelling with Taffy Thomas MBE, live folk music, creative hands-on activities and a sprinkle…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Grasmere
What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Regency Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth's gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars.…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Moresby, Whitehaven
Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian talent in our great Big Christmas Concert!
Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a Hot Roast Turkey Roll and a glass of something non-alcoholic but very…
Bowness on Windermere
Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will
Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell but with audience…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.
There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he'll huff and he'll puff and we all know how that ends…
On the run and with the need to…
Inspiration
Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…
Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist. Our festive…
Team Walby is thrilled to announce that Father Christmas and his Festive Friends will be visiting…
The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists! All the traditional elements of…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House…
Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas. Would you like to learn how to make a…
Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night. The event…
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
Step back in time to Regency England with this Christmas fireside talk. Immerse yourself in the…
Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this…
Join us this festive season for hands-on family fun at Windermere Jetty Museum. Whether you're…
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…
Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It's…
Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall. Make a Clothes Peg Doll Materials will…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey Step aboard our magical…
Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian…
November 16th: 1pm-5pm December 7th: 1pm-5pm December 17th: 12pm-4pm Cumbria Tourism's Experience…
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…


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