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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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Ambleside
The growth in Halloween celebrations in recent years has been influenced by American horror films and trick or treating. UK Storyteller Laureate Taffy Thomas MBE knows that traditionally the British Halloween is a much gentler affair, coinciding…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Tallow Tales - Hawkshead Ghostwalks - will be joining us on Monday 28th October for some spooky story telling!
Hear spine-tingling tales in one of the oldest buildings in Hawkshead... If you dare!
Regular admissions price applies:
Adults -…
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead
122A Highgate, Kendal
Introduction to Stained Glass | 28 Sep | 12-4pm | £45 | 16+ yrs | Tutor Sarah Walkley | Studio 2
This introductory stained glass workshop is designed to teach all the basic skills you need to make a small stained glass panel.
What will the class…
Hawkshead
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky.
Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
£7 per adult…
Carlisle
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral as part of the Cumbria Tourism's Dark Skies Festival!
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our medieval stained glass in the East Window and…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ambleside
Gordon Emery is a Cumbrian by birth, born in Ulverston. He has been writing and publishing books for 48 years but mostly since 1979. His 'Curious' books include 'Curious Clwyd' and 'Curious Chester.' Normally, he finishes a book in a year but, as a…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Great Langdale
Head out for bat and wildlife spotting adventures after dark with the National Trust Rangers in Langdale.
There will be an introduction to bats before setting off on a family-friendly guided walk with a bat detector to see what you can find. It's…
The Langdale Pikes, Langdale
Bowness on Windermere
Tuesday 29 October
(11:00/14:00)
Magic is about to take root!
Green Fingers is a BLOOMING marvellous musical comedy for 4-11 year olds, about a boy born with gunky green hands. But why are they green? What secrets do they hold? Perhaps the answers…
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
The 175 cultivars of apple growing under the care of the Acorn Bank Garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest ones being picked around the middle of October. The cultivars which ripen last make the best apple juice, and the…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Alston
Celebrate the dark skies of the North Pennines and join us for a free mine trip like no other at this evening event held at Nenthead Mines.
During this workshop you will learn how to make your own paper lantern that you will get to take away…
Whitehaven
Drop in any time between 12-3pm to lend Ranger Chris a hand with planting spring bulbs to brighten up this stretch of coast and provide nectar sources for pollinators.
Come to the Whitehaven Coast for lend a hand days and get your hands dirty…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.
Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
Please bring a…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
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…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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