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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Kendal
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells.
She works out of her studio and is a member of Artlab Contemporary Print Studios, University of Central Lancashire, where she completed her MA in 2015. Theresa is…
Bowness-on-Windermere
The trivial comedy for serious people is back.
Mistaken identity and romance collide with cucumber sandwiches and a handbag in Oscar Wilde's much-loved
comedy of manners.
Jack loves Gwendolen. Algernon loves Cecily; though both of them are engaged…
Ambleside
The Cumbrian uplands include extensive areas of considerable nature conservation value. The grassland, moorland, woodland, scrub and heath vegetation of fells, ridges and mountain summits, rivers, tarns, rock outcrops and screes contain many rare…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Kendal
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light. Hawfinches spend most of their time in the tops of trees and tend to disappear from May onwards, so don't miss your chance to catch a glimpse of one in…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Kendal
Little Arrow String Band is a six-piece performing traditional American music including bluegrass, old time & Cajun. The concert is being organised by Levens Arts & Film Society to raise funds for Levens Village Playing Fields. There will be a bar…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged.
A brand new show that may contain: Yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, The Menopause, running, hating football fans but loving football, not drinking,…
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…
Penrith
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the concept of a giant Fell pony on the side of Blease Fell in the Tebay Gorge area as well as the Epona Community Engagement Project; a new cultural…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Newby Bridge Rd, Windermere
UK'S FIRST SUSTAINABLE POWER BOAT RACE TO TAKE PLACE IN WINDERMERE THIS WEEKEND! SAT 20 APRIL - COME WATCH!
• POWERBOAT RACE DAY ON WINDERMERE
• RACE DAYS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
• Viewing from WINDERMERE MOTOR BOAT RACING CLUB
• 5 to 7 RACES 12 PM…
Penrith
Six inches of soil film screening plus Panel Debate in aid of Growing Well, the Cumbrian Mental Health Charity.
Local food production, healthy soil and inspiring farmers come to the fore this brand new film -Six inches of soil. It tells the…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Penrith
Saturday 20 April 2024
10am-3pm | Free entry
With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at Rheged.
Back by popular demand, the Farmers Market returns, with stalls full of seasonal local produce, crafts and gift ideas which all link back to our…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Penrith
A story or novel without conflict is dull and won't engage the reader, and dramatic tension keeps readers wanting to read more. In this friendly, informal class, Emma will teach you different types of conflict and how you can introduce them in your…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Inspiration
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
The Cumbrian uplands include extensive areas of considerable nature conservation value. The…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series Austrian pianist Hanna Bachmann performs at…
The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, are the only Mac…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Starts 7.15pm | Tickets £16.50 | Conc. £14.50 | Live Broadcast | Screen 1 Running time: 2 hours and…
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Brìghde Chaimbeul (Bree-chuh CHaym-bul) is a leading purveyor of experimental Celtic music and of…
Join us for our Wedding Showcase at Broadoaks Country House on Sunday 21st April from 12 noon to 4…
Saturday 20 April 2024 10am-3pm | Free entry With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at…
Little Arrow String Band is a six-piece performing traditional American music including bluegrass,…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
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 -…
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light.…
Join photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane as they share stories and slides from their winter…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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