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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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The Abbey, Carlisle
LITTLE STARS
A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle Cathedral on Fridays at 10am. Enjoy themed stories, singing, prayers and crafts in the beautiful setting of Carlisle Cathedral.
Special…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Crosby-on-Eden
Pumpkin Picking After Dark – back for 2024!
Our Pumpkin Picking After Dark event was so popular we're bringing it back for 2024 and tickets are NOW ON SALE.
What's more, we've added some extra dates:
Fri 18 October
Sat 19 October
Fri 25…
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
Ambleside
Spooky Night Swim – Wild swimming is great fun in its own right, but add a little bit of Halloween horror to the mix and it becomes downright exciting! Join us and our favourite ghost story author, Simon K Unsworth for swimming, fun and spooky…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Buckle up… You're in for a hell of a ride! The quickest wits in comedy are here to take you on a totally improvised tour around YOUR weirdest and wildest ideas.
The Noise Next Door are going hell for leather in this brand new show as they race…
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of Acorn Bank's garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest being picked around the middle of October. Every weekend throughout September and October the most recently picked…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Brampton
This is a family friendly-event and free to Roman Army Museum ticket holders.
Animal bones can tell us a lot about the communities stationed along Hadrian's Wall, from what they were eating to how the soldiers would spend their leisure time!…
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum.
Morning sessions will include tales of the infamous Tizzie Whizie, the Beetham Fairy Steps and Bownessie, the Windermere monster. This is perfect…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Penrith
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night and be part of the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival!
Covering 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, stopping for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo can …
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Coniston
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
It is an evening full of adventure, star gazing, stories and mythology and of course lots of fun!…
Coniston Water, Coniston
Kendal
Drypoint | 26 Oct | 12-4pm | £60 | 16+ | Tutor Caroline Stow | Print Room
We will make an 'intaglio' printing plate, making a linear drawing into acrylic sheet.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
The workshop will cover the…
Cockermouth
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative by making yourself something scary to wear or decorate the house!
Join us in the discovery room where you will find everything you need for a spooky…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Inspiration
Back by popular demand. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark.…
Presented by Speakers from the Edge: There is no mountain in the world that strikes fear into…
Written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson. Award-winning solo…
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius…
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. These three flamboyant characters present their…
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy,…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
Starts 7.30pm | Tickets £20.50 | Malt Room Cabaret Nigel Planer is a comedy legend, an actor,…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
If you're limited for time or unsure if a full day workshop is for you, why not join a half day…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
The growth in Halloween celebrations in recent years has been influenced by American horror films…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Sunday 27|Monday 28 October (10:00 11:30 13:00 14:30) Come and join Captain Bongo and the crew…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of Acorn Bank's garden team start to ripen at the…
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
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