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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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    Hillcroft Park Pumpkin Festival

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    Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LT

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    01768486363

    info@hillcroftpark.co.uk

    Penrith

    join us at Hillcroft park, Pooley bride for our pumpkin festival 2026.
    enjoy pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, traditional games ,a bouncy castle, marshmallow toasting and meeting our friendly animals. as the sun sets experience…

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    John Lydon - The Beggar's Theatre
    John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

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    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4HZ

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    01229 775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

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    Mooch Clothes Swap

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    The Carlton, 24-26 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BS

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    07949568859

    info@womenwhocumbria.org.uk

    Maryport

    Women Who Cumbria present Mooch: a clothes swap event at Maryport's brand new Carlton venue. Grab a table, a drink at the bar, a new mate and have a mooch at your leisure. £7 entry.

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    Muncaster Halloween Family Festival

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

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    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Join us at Muncaster from 24 October - 1 November for some spook-tacular family fun! The iconic Muncaster Halloween Family Festival is back, and this year its bigger and better than ever with pumpkin-fuelled mayhem and madness to be found in every…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -

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  5. Go Ape Grizedale Forest
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    October Half Term at Go Ape Grizedale Forest

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    Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

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    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Hawkshead

    Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Grizedale Forest, set among rolling woodland near Winderemere, for an unforgettable autumn adventure.

    Perfect for families, friends, and thrill…

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    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

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  6. Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    October Half Term at Go Ape Whinlatter Forest

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    Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

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    01603895500

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    Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite

    Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest, set among rolling woodland near Keswick, for an unforgettable autumn adventure.

    Perfect for families, friends, and thrill…

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  7. Macbeth
    Macbeth
    Royal Ballet & Opera: Macbeth

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

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.

    Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish…

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    24 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 17:00

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    Russell Mills: Darkness Visible

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    Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

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    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal (1757-1825), this exhibition encourages us to rediscover our ways of engaging with and comprehending the world, using sensory perception to experience…

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    Abbot Hall, Kendal

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  9. Sedbergh Eco Market
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    Sedbergh Environmental Market

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    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZ

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    07717066498

    sedberghecomarket@greencobweb.co.uk

    SEDBERGH

    A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!

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    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Sedbergh

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    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

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  10. Abracadabra text, Townend, National Trust Images
    Abracadabra text, Townend, National Trust Images
    Shadows of Townend: Folklore, fear, and farmhouse magic

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    NT Townend,, Troutbeck,, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

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    0344 249 1895

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the superstitious beliefs and macabre potions of the 17th century Browne family. £18pp (Suitable for children 11+)
    This tour invites you to not only explore…

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    Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

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

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    +441946692422

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    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

    With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…

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    Stargazing night swim

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    Another Place, The Lake, Another Place, The Lake, Lake District National Park, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

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    01768 486442

    life@another.place

    Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock

    Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Open water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. Experience 20 – 40 mins in the water. The…

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Cult horror, supernatural cinema and big-screen scares come to Brewery Arts this autumn, with…

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  • 19Pennington's Distillery Tour
  • 20Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV - 25th Anniversary Tour
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