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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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Gosforth, Seascale
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual and let go of all the things that are no longer serving you.
Ambleside
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain's welfare state and created the NHS. This epic new Welsh fantasia is written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris…
Grasmere
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout 2024. We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us.…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Kammerphilharmonie Europa gives a guest performance in Bowness-on-Windermere for
this very special concert. The ensemble is made up of some of the most talented young
musicians from across Europe who tour and perform around the world with…
Kendal
Starts 7.15pm | Tickets £16.50 | Conc. £14.50 | Live Broadcast | Screen 1
Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes (Two Intervals)
Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette…
Penrith
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To start the day you will learn various mark making and texture techniques on a small section of lino to become familiar with the tools involved. Students…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Pink moon aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals.
Calling in the elements & directions we cast a sacred circle to…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Kendal
Brìghde Chaimbeul (Bree-chuh CHaym-bul) is a leading purveyor of experimental Celtic music and of the Scottish smallpipes; a bellows-powered set of bagpipes with a double-note drone.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and Broad Leys a privately-owned Arts & Crafts house designed by architect Charles FA…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Cockermouth
Join photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane as they share stories and slides from their winter photographic adventures in Norway and the Arctic Circle. Booking is essential and tickets can be purchased via the Wordsworth House and Garden website…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Moresby, Whitehaven
A look at the life of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley.
Based on the life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame with his band The Wailers' and further solo career, up until his death in the early 1980s.
Grange-over-Sands
As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series Austrian pianist Hanna Bachmann performs at Holker Hall.
Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands
Inspiration
The Kammerphilharmonie Europa gives a guest performance in Bowness-on-Windermere for this very…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
UK'S FIRST SUSTAINABLE POWER BOAT RACE TO TAKE PLACE IN WINDERMERE THIS WEEKEND! SAT 20 APRIL -…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
Be inspired by the becks and gyhlls in the lakeland landscape. Based in the stunning Kentmere…
Taking inspiration from landscapes and natural themes, we will first explore abstract mark making…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
The full Pink moon aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness &…
Acorn Bank's industrial highlights will be brought to life for hard of hearing and deaf visitors by…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To…
Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles…
As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series Austrian pianist Hanna Bachmann performs at…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket…
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