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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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Penrith
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda Scarborough
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating the music of the legendary US west coast country rock band Eagles, The Illegal Eagles bring their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship to every performance.
Their amazing…
Carlisle
A magical Christmas all wrapped up…
Carlisle city centre will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland this December with the return of the Carlisle Christmas Market.
Featuring local and visiting traders, the market will have over 40 Alpine…
Bowness on Windermere
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson | Adapted by John Hewer
Hambledon Productions are delighted to be recreating three, 'lost' episodes from the original television series. Missing from the BBC archives, this UK Tour will mark the very first…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, 'Italian'
Mozart Oboe Concerto
Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte
Poulenc Sinfonietta
Karel Deseure conductor
Helena Mackie oboe
November's drawing in but here at The Forum it's summer all over again! Mendelssohn's…
Penrith
Film maker Alastair Lee will host the evening in his inimitable style. There will also be athlete appearances and sponsor give-aways.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickins in 'A Christmas Carol'
Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.
Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong…
Greystoke, Penrith
Lyn will teach you how to employ loose watercolour techniques, allowing the pigment and water combination to work their own magic without too much interference being necessary. You could also include other tools, such as pens, inktence pencils,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
The Wendy Crossbody bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable strap. It has a zipped pocket on the outside and optional pockets inside. The same pattern can be used to make a bag orientated either vertically or…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Bowness on Windermere
Get ready to swing into the holidays with the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, the Jive Aces!
The band has been touring the world all year, spreading swinging sunshine wherever they go. Now, the Jive Aces bring to Bowness a night of unforgettable…
Patterdale Rd, Windermere
An evening of firelight folktales from storyteller Jessie McMeekin celebrating Cumbria's heritage of rich biodiversity - the last wolf, the last wild boar, the last golden eagle – woven with their magical musical counterparts, performed live by…
Penrith
Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in Pen and Wash
This medium can also be known as 'Watercolour & Ink'.
This day will touch on colour mixing and using watercolours and it combines the subtle variable…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Come and enjoy our free crafty town c and riverside trail over 30 crafty characters to discover.…
Contemporary Quilt Group is a specialist group within the Quilters' Guild. Its members are a…
Hiraeth: An Incomplete Journey of Art & Belonging is an ongoing project by Cumbrian artist Seren…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Guided Walk up Cross Fell from Garrigill every Thursday until mid-August.
Join us for a morning cooking workshop with Helen from Helen's Herbs to learn how to make the most…
Get creative with our summer holiday activities suitable for all ages at Blackwell – the Arts &…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Daniel Hester is an artist/musician exploring and working in a variety of disciplines, currently…
A celebration of the curlew through original artwork, photography, poetry, sculpture and…
There is ever-present change in all our lives, presented in a new exhibition of fibre arts by…
Join us for our upcoming Wild Wednesday! activities over the Summer holidays featuring sensory…
Join our crafty team in the Visitor Centre for free drop in craft activities. A great way to finish…
Born and bought up in Yorkshire, Charlie and his family moved to Cumbria more than forty years ago,…
"Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join our rangers and see what lies beneath the Whinlatter pond! It is amazing to discover the…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique viewing point for some of the…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Taking place between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th July 2024, this FREE event will be a big…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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