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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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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
Main St, Egremont
Dive into the fundamentals as we delve into the art of flower conditioning, care, and storage. This will explain how to get the very best out of your flowers, to keep them fresher and looking good for longer. I will also explain how to get flowers…
Millom
TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Millom!
Cockermouth
Visit Wordsworth House and Garden free of charge and listen to a special talk to celebrate Heritage Open Day.
Explore the childhood home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth and wonder at the striking wildlife of the British Isles in this year's…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
West Strand, Whitehaven
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Day. Take in the views and learn about the particular history of the area on a guided walk along the Whitehaven Coast trail.
Ranger Chris Gomersall will guide you on a 2 hour walk along the…
Stramongate, Kendal
Ply-split braiding is an innovative textile technique, a kind of off-loom weaving where high-twist cords go through the centre of, or are split by, other cords.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album 'Nicely Out of Tune'. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen classics, including 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'We Can…
Kendal
An enjoyable introduction to the art of beautiful lettering. Learn how to shape loops and swirls with a dip pen and pointed calligraphy nib, before discovering alphabets and flowing, dancing words and phrases! At the end of the course you'll have…
Cockermouth
The ONE 10 is an accurately measured and certified 10 mile road race. The race is sponsored by the Lakes Distillery (www.lakesdistillery.com) and is named after their iconic "The One" whisky. The course starts and finishes at the distillery, taking…
The Lakes Distillery, Cockermouth
Stock Ln, Grasmere
Trail running event staring and finishing in Grasmere - taking in the stunning mountains and views of the Lake District. Choose from 1 of 4 routes; 52km, 44km, 26km or 14km. Chill out post race in our event village with an ice cold Tenzing and a…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have…
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
A 112 mile charity sportive around the English Lake District.
We'll be hosting the wonderful Chuck Fish on the 17th of May. Hailing from Washington State, Chuck…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
Often described as the friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon. This wonderful and undulating…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Award winning crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw is flying in from Canada to launch his new book, The…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
We are thrilled to offer food fans, history buffs, and lovers of gorgeous gardens, a chance to…
Bring your family and step back in time to the 1940s! *Authentic living history *Military…
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print…
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
Spend a weekend learning how to sail our Canoes. They are specifically designed to Sail fast and…
Enchanting evenings of music in the forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal…
In this full day workshop, you will experience three distinct elements to creating your unique…
Gemma is looking for love, but it's complicated! With the help of dating app Tingle, she dates two…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
The Disabled Ramblers is a small national charity working to help those with limited mobility to…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present a concert of European sacred music through…
Spend time in Acorn Bank garden and woodland with Wild Soul practitioner Alex Murgatroyd who will…
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