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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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Inspiration
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The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of Acorn Bank's garden team start to ripen at the…
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Why not indulge in a bit of winter magic and take part in the Winter Droving Festival. Held…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Back by popular demand. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark.…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Introduction to Stained Glass | 28 Sep | 12-4pm | £45 | 16+ yrs | Tutor Sarah Walkley | Studio…
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024…
Guided tour of the Roman fort at Maryport, led by a volunteer guide. The tour lasts for 30-45…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Join children’s author Elaina Moon as she reads her new book about a little girl called Amelia…
Buckle up… You're in for a hell of a ride! The quickest wits in comedy are here to take you on a…
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared…
Written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson. Award-winning solo…
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