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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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    Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine, Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

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    01768777230

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    Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain!

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    Cumbria, PENRITH, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

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    Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock

    Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree, shimmering lights, snow-capped fells – and a 200-square-metre ice rink overlooking the lake – will transform the Another Place grounds this winter.

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    Signal Film and Media, Cooke's Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QR

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    102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness

    SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces. Their ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION showcases bold new work shaped by landscape and protest from 14 emerging artists connected to Cumbria and the wider North…

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    A Christmas Carol

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    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

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    +441946692422

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    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, veteran of many smash hit solo works such as Under Milk Wood, Animal Farm and Shylock, now presents Dickens' classic festive fable for its 8th sell-out season!

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    Bellwethers Exhibition

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    The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

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    +441229876400

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    Barrow-in-Furness

    A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world…

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    The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

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    The Pheasant Inn, Flookburgh road, Allithwaite, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7RQ

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    01539532239

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    Don't miss out on the party of the season! The Pheasant Inn's Christmas Cabaret is the place to be on December 5th at 8pm. Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal and live entertainment from the unforgettable party duo 'The Brothers of Swing'. Book your…

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    Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD

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    Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House and Topiary area of the Gardens over the first three weekends in December.
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    Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

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    015394 32628

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    Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas. The fire is roaring, the house decked with traditional festive foliage and the smells of Christmas fill the air. There is festive food on display to feast your eyes on and the gentle aroma of…

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    Friday 5th December 2025

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    Festive Afternoon Tea

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    015394 46139

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    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea room. Featuring glorious Windermere views, Blackwell is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a delightful festive treat.

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    Marina View, Marina View, Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JQ

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    015394 22785

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    Perfect for your work Christmas party, or a seasonal catch-up with family and friends. Whether you're a group of 4 or a party of 100, we've got the space to celebrate in style!

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    Town centre, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH

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    015242 97177

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    Kirkby Lonsdale is set to sparkle once again as its much-loved Christmas Fair returns for a weekend of festive fun from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December 2025.

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  • 1Santa's Grotto - The Forum
  • 2Armitt Talk Series: A Natural Education: Children's Literature and the Evolving Cultural Landscape of the Lake District with Penny Bradshaw The Armitt Museum
  • 3Simon Starling: Boat Works
  • 4Skate by the Lake
  • 5André Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert
  • 6Let Me In: The Brontës In Bricks and Mortar book talk and signing with Sharon Wright & Ann Dinsdale
  • 7About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)
  • 8Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth
  • 9Festive Quiz + Pie and Peas
  • 10Classic Christmas Party - Maddison
  • 11Make Your Own Distilled Spirit-Gin or Vodka
  • 12Lakeland Motor Museum’s Monthly Morning Meet
  • 13A Holiday Market at Lindeth Howe
  • 14British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage
  • 15Battle of Ambleside: Timewaif & The Roman Road: Adventures at Galava, Ambleside's Ancient Fort with Deborah Lyon
  • 16Bellwethers Exhibition
  • 17The Jerseys LIVE
  • 18Andre Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
  • 19Winter Light at Carlisle Cathedral
  • 20Armitt Talk Series: Cumbrian Postal Paths with Alan Cleaver
  • 21Christmas at Townend
  • 22The Wizard of Oz
  • 23Furness Music Centre - In Time for Christmas
  • 24Hullabaloo Takeover
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