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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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Lake Rd, Keswick
13 Valleys celebrates the 13 unique valleys of the Lake District National Park which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them all together. You can choose between one trail distance: 2 Valleys (22km) and three ultra…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Comedy Club is our ever-popular and ever-hilarious night featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh your socks off!
Here comes our ever-popular and…
Nr Kendal
Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming, land, labour and image co-exist. You will set off on a guided walk through the fields, hedgerows and a place that hosts a working farm during the harvest…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Ambleside
This is a two day course which covers the rise of the arts and literary movement called modernism. Taking the book by Julia Kristeva poetry and revolution as our inspiration We can see how poetry was changed in the hands of the artists of the 19th…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Ambleside
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.
The Buffalo is the only animal that charges headfirst into a storm rather than run from it. While other animals turn and flee-prolonging their struggle – the buffalo…
122A Highgate, Kendal
The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends.
Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today's Americana…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Iconic British band Toploader have officially joined Spotify's exclusive ONE BILLION STREAMS CLUB with their global hit Dancing in the Moonlight and will be touring the UK in October 2026. The band's new tour announcement comes off the back of a…
Ambleside
Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…
Rothay Park, Ambleside, Ambleside
Ambleside
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
• Vision for the retreat
• Introduction to key themes: faith,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Olga Koch has one good story. Only it's not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show. Directed by…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.
Fronted…
Inspiration
Get ready for a powerful and nostalgic journey back to the heart of working-class Britain in the…
The International Textile Exhibition is back with fifteen different countries being represented.…
Immerse yourself in the luxury of Tropic Skincare, complemented by a glass of bubbly as you…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
We are delighted to invite you to this Quiet Day at Rydal Hall — a reflective and theologically…
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…
As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas". Enjoy a botanical-inspired…
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 4.15-5.45pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Wed 14 Jan-25 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Snowdrop Weekends are back for 2026. Weekends from the 7 February are a chance to visit whilst the…
Step onto the dancefloor and relive the soundtrack of our lives at our Adults-Only Afternoon Disco,…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
The Rum Story re-opens at 10am on Saturday 14th February, marking the launch of phase one of our…
Join Mountain Leader Dougie Walker for a guided winter ascent of the Fairfield Horseshoe, one of…
Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves…
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be…
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, began her career playing banjo and…
We are delighted to welcome Harpist Elinor Nicholson to perform in Brantwood's Drawing Room as part…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
Looking for things to do this February half term in Cumbria? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape…
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
We're stepping into an enchanted woodland for this adventure, and who knows what we'll find… Join…


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