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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
n 2022, Danny Kyle award-winning global folk band Mishra began a new cross-cultural collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. The resulting album 'Turn O Spinning Wheel', released in October 2025, is brimming with…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Celebrate spring with a joyful day out at Rosehill's Easter Market!
Join us from 11:00–16:00 as we transform our first, second floors, and our courtyard into a vibrant marketplace filled with creativity, craft, and community spirit.
Discover a…
Bowness-On-Windermere
Join Magician Chris Frostie Frost, for an afternoon of magical mayhem, comedy and nonsense. Be prepared to sing, dance and laugh your way through a magic show filled with Silly Spells, Hilarious Puppets and all round fun for the entire family
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate the launch of our first All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery at The Borrowdale Hotel.
Enjoy comforting starters, unlimited plates of Cumbrian beef, Lakeland chicken and classic Sunday trimmings, then finish with a traditional pudding.
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Newby Bridge
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel!
Taking place on Sunday 5th April from 3pm – 5pm with pizza, chips and live entertainment. Tickets are just £14 per child – Supervising adults go free.
Please note the pizza and…
Newby Bridge
Staying at The Swan this Easter? Why not join us on Sunday 5th April, for our very own swanderful Easter egg hunt!
Lots of fun to be had for your little ones as they search for our hidden chocolate eggs.
The egg hunt begins at 2pm, please meet in…
Alston
Come for a steam train ride through the South Tyne Valley from Alston in Cumbria to Slaggyford in Northumberland. Meet the Easter Bunny who will have a chocolatey surprise for you. There's an Easter trail to follow and you can visit the viewing…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…
Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 5th April for an evening of live music.
Enjoy the longer evenings with the Rob – a singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the old-time banjo sounds of Appalachia…
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025
Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.
Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…
Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the Lake District. A visit to Hutton is a remarkable journey through time, with its medieval Stone Hall and Walled Gardens, that have been in Lord…
Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House, Penrith
Brampton
Have you always wanted to grab a selfie with a Roman solider? Be transported 2,000 years back through time as you get dressed up and strike a pose! Part of our Teddy Bears Picnic event.
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Inspiration
Celebrate spring with a joyful day out at Rosehill's Easter Market! Join us from 11:00–16:00 as we…
Walk with our Ranger and help to fill the squirrel feeders in the forest! Whinlatter is a red…
Join us in the Learning Centre this Easter Holidays for free, hands-on activities designed to spark…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
Explore the Garden-Orchard and Woodland on the Georgian Tea Party themed Easter Egg Trail at…
Celebrate the launch of our first All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery at The Borrowdale Hotel. Enjoy…
As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas". Enjoy a botanical-inspired…
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
Few musicians can claim to have made such a mark on the British music scene in the last thirty…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Looking for the ultimate Easter family day out in Cumbria? Join us at Walby Farm Park for a…
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail…
Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Easter with your family? Take on Egg-venture, a 'cracking'…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
Art Exhibition by local artists with items available to be bought
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Discover the remarkable 172-year-old history of Grasmere Gingerbread® in a deliciously unique…
Easter at Levens Hall 28 March – 6 April Spring is arriving at Levens Hall, and we're opening our…
Looking for a family-friendly creative activity during half-term? Look no further than our craft…
Winner of the Best Kids' Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at this…
Please visit The Undercroft to view this Fine Art Exhibition featuring contemporary work by local…
xplore our Collection Galleries for less while we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions. From…
n 2022, Danny Kyle award-winning global folk band Mishra began a new cross-cultural collaboration…


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