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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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Brockhole, 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…
Stock Ln, Grasmere
Maverick Race heads north for our 4th year, to bring you a trail running adventure in the stunning Lake District. With its rugged fells, stunning glacial ribbon lakes, market towns and historic literary associations, the Lake District is one of the…
Crooklands
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,…
Sedbergh
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted from memory and includes familiar shapes; field patterns on the fellside, ancient gate stoops weathered by the elements, a hog hole in a wall, the…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage. After travelling extensively, I returned to my hometown and the rugged and remote…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Troutbeck, Windermere
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years of family documents. Explore snippets of young Ben Browne's life in the 1700's, after he moved from the Lake District to London, in letters sent to…
Townend, Windermere
Ambleside
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares important photographs and artefacts from the Royal Geographical Society and the Mountain Heritage Trust. Large format photography will tell the almost…
Wray, Ambleside
Keswick
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh produce and gifts.
Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Carlisle
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically towards the future).
Kendal
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a collection of beautiful drawings exploring the connection between people and nature.
London-based artist Charmaine Watkiss (b.1964) examines…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Inspiration
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
A collection of environmental focused short films chosen by the Kendal Mountain Festival team. The…
Sunday 27|Monday 28 October (10:00 11:30 13:00 14:30) Come and join Captain Bongo and the crew…
Ruth Lyon & Conrad Bird are lead singers and songwriters of acclaimed cult-folk rockers Holy Moly &…
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius…
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum. …
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Pumpkin Picking After Dark – back for 2024! Our Pumpkin Picking After Dark event was so popular…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
Written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson. Award-winning solo…
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive…
Candle Dome and Bauble Decorating Workshop with Jill Clay Sunday 27 October 10am - 4pm £65 plus £10…
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. These three flamboyant characters present their…
Sensing Melodies is a music variety night that we're thrilled to bring back again after returning…
The growth in Halloween celebrations in recent years has been influenced by American horror films…
Get ready for a blooming good time at Wray this autumn! Join us for a free bulb planting event…
Why not indulge in a bit of winter magic and take part in the Winter Droving Festival. Held…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Tallow Tales - Hawkshead Ghostwalks - will be joining us on Monday 28th October for some spooky…
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