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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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Bowness-on-Windermere
It's time for an evening of murder and melodrama as the stage is set for some super soprano sleuthing! The Divine Diva has died on the opening night and it's up to you to work in harmony, hit all the right notes and solve the crime. Was it the…
Main St, Ravenglass
Enjoy a fish & chip supper and a return evening train ride up the Eskdale valley. Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, and a fish & chip supper with mushy peas. In 2024 we…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Kendal
Cinema | (12A) | 109 minutes
Romantics, dreamers, and thinkers will be captivated by this story of transformation, hope, and love.
Based on the award-winning memoir, Surprised by Oxford is the incredible true story of Caro Drake, a young,…
Windermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
Whitehaven
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Cockermouth
Visit William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood home and enjoy some much-loved poems around the house to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Focusing on the beautiful mosses and lichens, this workshop looks at ways to combine drawing and gouache painting and inktense to create marks, texture and colour in your landscape paintings.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Whitehaven
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set pieces, his one liners, dark observations, sardonic ukulele comedy songs and verbal crash bang wallops.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Hollywood in the 1940's. The most glamorous place on earth.
Corny Brothers studios is delighted to open its doors for exclusive backstage tours, allowing a fascinating peek behind the scenes into how the movies are made.
Meet with the stars of the…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of year, preparing for the winter months ahead.
This is the time to welcome the darker months of the year, an opportunity for introspection and self…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Inspiration
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Bring your family and step back in time to the 1940s! *Authentic living history *Military…
Simply enter the event, then choose whichever course you prefer daily. With six courses to choose…
Our 2024 gala celebration will be taking place from Saturday 4th May - Monday 6th May, as we…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Have you always wanted to write but you're not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have started to…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan this coming May. Reuben Tighe…
Get ready for three days of fantastic music and unforgettable moments from May 3rd to May 5th.…
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. And our beer & burger…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for…
Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to…
Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
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