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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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Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
£70 plus £5 for materials
Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an experienced tutor,…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Ambleside
Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…
Rothay Park, Ambleside, Ambleside
Barrow-in-Furness
An evening of iconic pop hits transformed through the sound of the Orchestra and performed by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of the Town Hall.
Millom
Unversed…
Written and Performed by Beckis Cooper
Directed by Rachel Fowler
'It's against the law of England for me to even stand up on that stage, let alone permission to embody the range of fascinating creatures who speak such glorious verse…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Peter Kay was born in Heywood, 1950, and now lives in Carnforth. He…
Cockermouth
Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.
During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…
2 Compston Rd, Ambleside
The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards.
Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as "the best guitarist in the world" and by Pat Metheny as "one of the most awesome…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan
£70 Plus £10 for Materials
Come and enjoy a mindful & relaxing day of weaving with Denise on a simple rigid heddle loom. We will weave two pieces of fabric from cotton; one plain & one textured. There…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
Showcasing 2.5 hours of dazzling bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration.
Penrith
Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is riding into the Lake District with your bike films fix!
Bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Grasmere
The Cumbrian Cracker is one of the original Lakeland cycle sportives, with Grasmere Village hosting the start, finish and Race HQ. For the 2025 edition we retain the 100 mile option together with the original 60 mile route.
Ambleside
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
• Vision for the retreat
• Introduction to key themes: faith,…
Inspiration
Try wild swimming in the Lake District. All you need to do is book, bring your swimming costume and…
Join us for a day of live music, family fun and festival vibes in the heart of the Langdale Valley…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
This talk will be led by Lucy Saint-Smith, a library & museum professional who has worked for the…
A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
Established micro festival at Muncaster Castle celebrating great music, poetry, art and beautiful…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
Join Rob David at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 25 August for a fascinating talk on a little-known…
Come along to Party in the Park for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and great…
The talk describes the development and land use of the hamlet of Grizedale during the period from…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
Family Craft Drop-In Every Tuesday through the summer holidays we will be running craft drop-in…
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete…
The Millom & Broughton Agricultural Show has a long and rich history, and is one of the highlights…
Play the traditional games croquet, quoits & skittles on Allan Bank's front lawn with glorious lake…
Tickets are now available for the main arena on the Sunday of Whitehaven Weekender, a vibrant new…
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
If you love wild swimming around beautiful islands then you will love our Wild Isle…
Explore the musical, interactive, piano sculptures of local artist Joshua Payne, exhibited across…


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