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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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    A Hunt for Fungi

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    Holehird Gardens, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NP

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    015394 31212

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    Windermere

    4 October 2025
    9:45-12:30
    The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year.

    To tie in with our exhibition focusing on "Beatrix Potter's summers in the Lake District", our walks will be taking place in some of those key…

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    Armitt Fungi Walks: A Hunt for Fungi

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    Wray Castle, Ambleside, cumbria, LA22 0JA

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    01539431212

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    Ambleside

    Taking inspiration from Beatrix Potter, this years Fungi walks will take place at key locations that Potter visited during her time in the Lake District.

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    Armitt Talk Series 2025: A Cost-Effective Toolkit for Measuring Loss at Heritage Sites with Ellie Evans

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    Ambleside

    On 28 October 2025
    14:00-15:30

    This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research carried out with the aim of designing and critically evaluating a method to monitor visitor behaviour and the physical condition of free-to-enter…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Black-and-white illustration of four children near a stream. Two girls in the foreground are joyfully leaping across stepping stones, their dresses an
    Armitt Talk Series: A Natural Education: Children's Literature and the Evolving Cultural Landscape of the Lake District with Penny Bradshaw The Armitt Museum

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    01539431212

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    Ambleside

    30/9/25

    This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the 'holiday adventure' genre within the context of the Lake District

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Book cover of 'The Timewaif Chronicles: Timewaif & The Roman Road' by Deborah Lyon. The illustration shows a young girl dressed as a Roman soldier, st
    Battle of Ambleside: Timewaif & The Roman Road: Adventures at Galava, Ambleside's Ancient Fort with Deborah Lyon

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    01539431212

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    Ambleside

    13/9/25

    Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside. Join her for an action-packed reading travelling back in time, followed by a Q&A looking at what it was like to be a Roman soldier in ancient…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Poster for the Annual Fungi Festival at the Armitt Museum
    The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00

    It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!

    We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    On 29 October 2025
    10:00-17:00

    It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!

    We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of fungi…

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    Sketch of an Axe
    The Battle of Ambleside: Archaeology Drawing Workshop with Meg Bowyer

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    On 12 November 2025
    14:00-16:00
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    Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North West, and has always been fascinated by the magical objects they contain. She has also admired the fantastic illustrations of people who discovered…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Four women dressed in black stand holding large U-shaped flutes (contrabass flutes) in front of their faces, partially obscuring them. They are standi
    The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    On 5 October 2025
    18:00-19:30

    We are delighted to bring this project to England this year, marking the 250th anniversary of Turners birthday. At the invitation of Brantwood, John Ruskin's home and museum, the exhibition Drawing Along Turner's…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    Ambleside

    On 17 October 2025
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    Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck, undertook a fascinating an unique project on the Lake District Fells - The Wainwrights in Colour. This task has been to find a locate every single…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    Photo of Alfred Wainwright atop a Cumbrian fell
    Alfred Wainwright Exhibition

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    Armitt Library & Museum Centre, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

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    015394 31212

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    Ambleside

    Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.

    The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    12 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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    Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes

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    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

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    015396 37940

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    Kirkland, Kendal

    Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models inspired by Anne Clifford's fight to reclaim her inherited estates. The models – representing the castles at Brough, Skipton, and Pendragon, and the…

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    Abbot Hall, Kendal

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    9 May 2025to27 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  • 3Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition
  • 4Little Gift
  • 5A Hunt for Fungi
  • 6SERVICE SOLIDARITY & SACRIFICE Exhibition
  • 7Women in Print - The Caravan Press
  • 8Carols by Candlelight: A Christmas Choral Concert
  • 9The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest
  • 10Carlisle Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
  • 11Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes
  • 12Rosehill's Big Christmas Concert with The Misfitz
  • 13Santa's New Sleigh
  • 14About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)
  • 15Carlisle Christmas Market
  • 16Christmas Ball Workshops – December 2025
  • 17Lunch with The Grinch - The Swan Hotel & Spa
  • 18Winter Solstice Circle
  • 19Distillery Tour & Tasting
  • 20Carols in Cumbria
  • 21Armitt Talk Series 2025: A Cost-Effective Toolkit for Measuring Loss at Heritage Sites with Ellie Evans
  • 22Winter at Sizergh
  • 23Juliet Klottrup: An Archive
  • 24Santa's Grotto at The Swan Hotel & Spa
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