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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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Pooley Bridge
Come along and join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club's biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy race. Race commentary on board. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and our licensed bar will be open on board…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Some of Acorn Bank's highlights will be brought to life for hard of hearing and deaf visitors by one of our expert volunteers, supported by a BSL interpreter.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Penrith
Join Alister Neville and learn to carve a design for a decorative plaque, board, bowl, house sign - or another project perhaps!
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Kendal
Inspired by grasses, cow parsley, poppies and much more, on this workshop you can create your own bunch of wire seed heads to display in a vase. You will learn to handle different gauges of wire to create a variety of wire drawings using leaves,…
Sedbergh
There is ever-present change in all our lives, presented in a new exhibition of fibre arts by students and staff of ArtyBird Carnforth.
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Greystoke, Penrith
Spend a lovely day being guided through how to make this very popular native Sheep breed 'The Cheviot' using the needle felting process. The piece will have a slightly sculpted low relief appearance, subtly enhancing the natural features and onece…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Sedbergh
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of textiles as both a decorative and expressive art form. Together they seek to increase awareness and education at all levels through their exhibitions…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
Contemporary Quilt Group is a specialist group within the Quilters' Guild. Its members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of our practice, creating innovative and dynamic art. Their mission is to…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating life size Sculptures : Hares, Hens & Cockerels, Curlew or a small Deer for summer or Christmas.
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Grasmere
William Wordsworth knew a thing or two about the value of ancient trees. His poem 'Yew-Trees' famously venerates the Lorton and Borrowdale Yews, their preternatural existence in the landscape, and significant place in national and Lakeland history.
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Penrith
Join Victoria for this creative class where you will learn how to embroider, embellish, and add felt applique to a fabric panel that has been pre printed with Victoria's own colourful paintings in an eye catching folk art style.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Keswick
Keswick Convention is a unique Christian event. Christians from all over the UK and from around the world gather in Keswick to hear the Word of God and to sing God's praises, to be encouraged, inspired and equipped to love and live for Christ in His…
Inspiration
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to…
Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn…
We've hidden space-themed geocaches as well as planet-themed and sea-themed painted rocks. While…
If you're dreaming of an adventure by bike, check out the Cycle Touring Festival, taking place from…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. And our beer & burger…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to…
Follow the 'Tone Trail' in the serene setting of Brantwood Gardens and hear beautiful music whilst…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
As part of Windermere Science Festival enjoy an Agatha Christie-inspired three-course meal and…
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Enjoy a relaxed visit to the Gosling Sike wildlife garden where we'll share planting ideas that are…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
When people in Littlehampton--including conservative local Edith--begin to receive letters full of…
Russell Mills, himself a graduate and former lecturer at the Royal College of Art, will explore an…
Get ready for three days of fantastic music and unforgettable moments from May 3rd to May 5th.…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
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