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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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Barrow-in-Furness
Roo Stars Rock Fest
Main St, Ravenglass
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, and a fish & chip supper with mushy peas. In 2024 we…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Kendal
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light. Hawfinches spend most of their time in the tops of trees and tend to disappear from May onwards, so don't miss your chance to catch a glimpse of one in…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Barrow-in-Furness
SOME OF THE BEST BAND IN THE UK ALL FOR 1 NIGHT AND ALL AT A GREAT PRICE
Whitehaven
The Wild Murphy's are a very lively Irish covers group based in the north east of England.
Over the last 15 years Middi and his group of ragg-tagg misfits have unquestionably become one of the most popular Irish music tribute groups in the UK. The…
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just enjoy experimenting with felt pens, stamps, paint brushes, inks and dyes to transform aluminium.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Keswick
Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at Ennerdale!
A chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the the forest at night.
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Penrith
The Women's Adventure Film Tour is coming soon with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features an exhilarating selection of short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who fearlessly pursue adventure in various fields.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Lake Rd, Keswick
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love.
Catherine Morland knows little of the world, but who needs real-life experience when you have novels to guide you? Catherine seizes her chance to escape her…
Kendal
Fired up and raring to go after a lockdown spent creating hugely popular film project, 'The Orkney Series', Scottish powerhouse quartet FARA unveiled their highly anticipated third studio album in 2022, and they're now hitting the road, performing…
East of Lake, Coniston
Join us in the woods and meadows for a morning of foraging, nature connection, discovery and plant wisdom!
This spring were are delighted to be hosting a morning of foraging, plant medicine and nature connection in the beautiful woodlands and…
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Kendal
Create a unique piece of silver jewellery that will be a joy to wear or make a perfect gift. Created from two silver rings; the small middle ring spins around the wider inner band. The spinning motion is perfect for meditation and reducing stress…
Inspiration
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
The Wild Murphy's are a very lively Irish covers group based in the north east of England. Over…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Ideal for beginners, this class starts with a brief introduction to the cyanotype process, its…
Join us in the woods and meadows for a morning of foraging, nature connection, discovery and plant…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at…
The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Howgills is one of our most popular routes. Choose the half marathon or…
SOME OF THE BEST BAND IN THE UK ALL FOR 1 NIGHT AND ALL AT A GREAT PRICE
Transform and recycle subtle coloured pieces of sea glass into jewellery that is perfect for summer…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket…
The Women's Adventure Film Tour is coming soon with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features…
Between 1939 and 1945 a significant proportion of Britain's national collection of modern art from…
Create a unique piece of silver jewellery that will be a joy to wear or make a perfect gift.…
£70 plus £5 for materials on the day Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom.…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Cross Lane Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Lee Holden, winner of…
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
£65 plus £5 for materials Farfield Mill and its surroundings are a unique environment, which we…
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