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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
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Frizington
Wheels Int Lakes are hosting our very 1st Automotive event on 11th August at Rowrah Go Kart Track. The venue will be opening its gates at 10am for spectators and close at 4.30pm
Greystoke, Penrith
On this course, we will be working in a fast, fun and intuitive way and will move through this exciting step by step technique to producing a really effective piece of art.
Using a variety of media we will find new ways to work, both as sketches…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Workington
Cumberlandia is a new grass roots folk weekend in west Cumbria from 16th – 18th August 2024, with international performers and a host of homegrown talent.
Penrith
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this wonderful style of modern Calligraphy to create your own gorgeous cards, gift tags and more! This By Moon & Tide workshops is perfect for absolute…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Stramongate, Kendal
In the morning, participants will create a beautiful piece of woven paper art using old magazines, maps, books, music paper and cardboard. Wool and threads will be available to enhance the work.
Penrith
earn how to build your own Cob Clay pizza or bread oven with David Alty
Over this busy one day course you will together learn how to build a cob pizza oven and so take the knowledge home with you to recreate your very own outdoor pizza oven in your…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Espaliers, cordons and fan-trained apple and pears are best pruned during August – join this workshop with the garden team at Acorn Bank to learn why and how to carry out this important task.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Grain moon marks the beginning of super moon season, where the moon is at her closest to the Earth, and symbolises the beginning of our personal harvest as the season begins to slow.
Calling in the elements & directions we cast a sacred…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Barrow-in-Furness
Tribute to Showaddywaddy in Barrow
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
Our firm favourite will depart from Glenridding pier on 27th August only. Our famous fish & chip supper two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. Departs Glenridding pier at 7 pm, returning at 9pm.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Milnthorpe
Amateur astronomer and author Stuart Atkinson returns for an illustrated talk, where he will take you on a breathtaking tour of the universe, starting in Cumbria and zooming out to the very edge of the cosmos using the latest stunning images taken…
Inspiration
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Cumbria's own La'al Big Band presents an evening of swing, jazz and pop, from classic to…
Gatesbield is a small sheltered housing association set in award winning gardens in the centre of…
We are thrilled to offer food fans, history buffs, and lovers of gorgeous gardens, a chance to…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Often described as the friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon. This wonderful and undulating…
The Hay O' Trail is a 6km multi terrain race. Runners leave the grounds of Cockermouth School,…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
We'll be hosting the wonderful Chuck Fish on the 17th of May. Hailing from Washington State, Chuck…
For both professionals wanting to add to their stock library or a beginner with a love of the…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Gemma is looking for love, but it's complicated! With the help of dating app Tingle, she dates two…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
Spend time in Acorn Bank garden and woodland with Wild Soul practitioner Alex Murgatroyd who will…
In this full day workshop, you will experience three distinct elements to creating your unique…
2 multi terrain runs following for most parts the Cumbrian coastal path
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
As part of our "Running Int' Fells" events programme for mental health in May, Alex Staniforth and…
Cockermouth Mechanics' Band is a community brass band based in Cockermouth and active throughout…
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