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Major Annual Festivals
Enjoy a selection of night time events in the wilds of Cumbria giving where you can spend time in the outdoors, get closer to nature and really appreciate the dark skies above you.- From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from.
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Theatre by the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
017687 74411Lake Rd, Keswick
BANFF Mountain Film Festival 2025
Fri 28 Feb – Sat 1 Mar
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of captivating short films…
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- 28 Feb 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 1 Mar 2025Open 19:30 -
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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195St. Johns Street, Keswick
The 25th Anniversary of the Keswick Film Festival takes place at the Alhambra Cinema, Theatre by the Lake and Rheged.
Over 30 of the best independent and world cinema films, programmes of short films plus the 50th Anniversary screening of Tommy.Dates
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- 6 Mar 2025to9 Mar 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Bowness Bay Brewing Ltd, Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DETelephone
07796089829Aynam Rd, Kendal
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at our Annual Easter Beer Festival!
18th – 20th April
Experience the best of craft beer with 30+ guest kegs and casks spread across three vibrant bars. From bold, aromatic ales to crisp, refreshing ciders,…Dates
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- 18 Apr 2025Open 16:00 - 23:00
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- 19 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 12:00
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- 20 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 20:00
Penrith
Presented by Speakers from the Edge
From injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, going to school barefoot, growing up in civil war,…
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- 19 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Address
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HBTelephone
01768486450Penrith
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!!
A celebration of all things marmalade with thousands of jars throughout the mansion, Q&As, demonstrations, tastings and much more.
Free entry to the festival marquee,…
Venue
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- 26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Bowness Bay Brewing Ltd, Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DETelephone
07796089829Aynam Rd, Kendal
Join us for the Kendal Cycling Festival on May 3-5, 2025, organised by Wellbeing Westmorland CIC and Bowness Bay Brewing!
Taking over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, this family-friendly event features a packed program of cycle rides, accessible…Dates
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- 2 May 2025to4 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2DSTelephone
07793149999Kirkby Lonsdale
A micro festival in the beautiful setting of Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounding countryside in the south of the Lake District. We are a family friendly festival kicking off the summer bank holiday weekend celebrating music, arts, and culture. 2nd-4th…
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- 2 May 2025to4 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Ford Park, Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JPTelephone
07768424722Ulverston
Join us to buy pottery and ceramics from talented makers. Have-a-go yourself, watch demonstrations and discover unique, handmade pieces that you won't find anywhere else.
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- 17 May 2025to18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
The Sun Inn, 6-14 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07536103499Ulverston
Velo Retro is heading into its 11th year. Called 'the friendly festival' Velo Retro is a feast of classic bicycles, cars, music, great rides and fantastic food.
Now the biggest retro cycling event in the UK, it's a brilliant weekend, both for riders…Dates
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- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
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The Sun Inn, New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07793425098Ulverston
Retro Rendezvous is the retro and vintage festival of the Lake District. Clothes, cars, market, music, motorbikes, scooters and most of all, lots of fun!
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- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
+44 (0)15395 67804Crooklands
Now in its 17th year Country Fest will again be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025.
We are looking forward to again celebrating rural life and returning with all the elements of…
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- 31 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Bowland Bridge, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NNTelephone
07890112574Grange-over-Sands
Fairytales for grown-ups, myths for kids, Scandi midsummer celebrations, wild encounters, late night DJ sessions, tales told around the fire, yoga by the babbling beck, magic shows, storywalks through the woods, live music, hands-on workshops and…
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- 20 June 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Gatesgarth Farm, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XATelephone
0141 628 8622Buttermere
Base Camp Festival is the small and friendly festival for outdoor lovers aged 18 and over. Based in an idyllic location on the banks of Buttermere, the festival offers loads of activities and attractions on-site, plus the opportunity to explore the…
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- 4 July 2025to7 July 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Market Cross, Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
+447792758416Ulverston
A day OUT in Ulverston. Come as you are and be celebrated
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- 5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
Address
Farm Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
07786805619Milnthorpe
Get ready for an unforgettable time at the upcoming 80s, 90s, and 00s Music Festival! With a mix of nostalgic tunes from three incredible decades, this event is perfect for music lovers of all ages. Whether you want to groove with your friends,…
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- 11 July 2025to13 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
01524 382538Brockhole, Windermere
Dedicate a Forget Me Not this summer and support your local hospice.
Available in two colours Blue £35 & Copper £100
Each hand crafted metalwork flower purchased will be publicly displayed at Brockhole on Windermere, Lancaster Castle and our own…Dates
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
+44 (0)15395 67804Crooklands
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 37,000 visitors every year. A major livestock Show with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs,…
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- 10 Sept 2025to11 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Lake District Music - Summer Festival - 26th July to 4th August 2024.
For almost 40 years the world’s finest classical musicians have performed in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. Every summer they head to Cumbria for a festival like…
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