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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 ...Read More
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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Cockermouth
A 5.5 mile multi terrain race.
Start / Finish: Cockermouth School
Registration From: 10 am
Race Start: 11am
Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Fees:
Affiliated Club Members - £10 + online booking fee £1.05
Unattached Runners - £12 + online booking…
Newby Bridge
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs, with a special interest in jazz 'n' blues. Her soulful vocals and jazzy piano styles make her live performances a great experience.
We're looking…
Whitehaven
André Rieu has turned 75 and invites you to join him in celebrating his birthday as he sails through his hometown of Maastricht on a beautiful boat with his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra by his side. Featuing a selection of André's favorite…
Newby Bridge
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel!
Taking place on Sunday 20th April from 3pm – 5pm with pizza, chips and live entertainment. Tickets are just £12 per child – Supervising adults go free.
Please note the pizza and…
Brettargh Holt, Levens
Book early for Easter Sunday!
On Sunday 20th April 2025 we will be serving a three-course dinner for just £28.95 per person! Under 12's will dine for half price and all children will receive a chocolate egg
Call 01539 980 980 to book!
Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April!
Singer-Songwriter hailing from the South of the Lake District. Forming conventional acoustic guitar playing with the ideology and rhythm of a drummer, this unique take…
Kentmere
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the landscape, exploring media and approaches to landscape. You will then use your drawings to develop a composition for a landscape painting. All welcome.
The Abbey, Carlisle
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral.
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 see the starry ceiling and the Cathedral from a new…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome the Aquarelle Trio, introducing Clare Crinson (Flute), Deborah Thorne (Cello) and Alison Gill (Piano).
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
'Hejira' is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late '70s. Having released the albums 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns', 'Hejira', 'Don Juan's…
Greystoke, Penrith
Shelagh is widely known and highly respected throughout Cumbria's gardening fraternity. She has been both the familiar face - and 'lead' - of Horticulture at Newton Rigg College for well over 30 years, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our 2025…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Newby Bridge
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar melodies and sincere vocals. With a career spanning over a decade, she has honed her craft and become a seasoned performer. Freyja has performed on the…
Inspiration
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £16 | Theatre "A pearl in the jazz catch of the day ★★★★" (NRC, NL), the…
Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
Embroidery doesn't just have to be on a fabric base – many other materials can be used instead,…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
At the Roman Army Museum, Emperor Ted needs your help to find all the food he needs for his picnic.…
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Spend a lovely day with Lyn, who will combine this most popular medium with the depiction of some…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £16 | Theatre "A pearl in the jazz catch of the day ★★★★" (NRC, NL), the…
Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
Embroidery doesn't just have to be on a fabric base – many other materials can be used instead,…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
Embroidery doesn't just have to be on a fabric base – many other materials can be used instead,…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
At the Roman Army Museum, Emperor Ted needs your help to find all the food he needs for his picnic.…
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Spend a lovely day with Lyn, who will combine this most popular medium with the depiction of some…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £16 | Theatre "A pearl in the jazz catch of the day ★★★★" (NRC, NL), the…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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