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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.
This November, check out the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 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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Penrith
Films TBC over the Festival weekend once the competition winners have been announced.
Sit back and enjoy a jam-packed collection of some of the very best films from this year's Kendal Mountain Festival. These are the ones with all the emotion, the…
Carlisle
Local community groups, schools and performers will take to the stage for an afternoon of free entertainment.
Penrith
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda Scarborough
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Ambleside
Whalebone arches were once a common sight across Britain, especially near to whaling ports like Hull, Whitby, Newcastle, Dundee, and London. The Burneside jaw bones, best seen from the top deck of the 555 bus, are among the few now remaining. This…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Grasmere
Enjoy live classical musical played by a harp quartet at Allan Bank. Informal performances will take place in the Wordsworth Study at various points across the day starting from 11am.
Included with admission to the house. Free for National Trust…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Windermere
Food Smoking Course
Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar Estate, where Great British Chef Daniel Winstanley will teach you how to smoke your own food in our purpose built smokehouse.
Take part in a whole day…
Carlisle
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 27 November, at his next Organ Recital organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and Broad Leys a privately-owned Arts & Crafts house designed by architect Charles FA…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Whitehaven
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival and one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation.
In her illustrious 30-year career,…
Greystoke, Penrith
9.45am -5pm
£82 Lunch included
Material Charges £17
Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into the art of Mokuhanga, an ancient Japanese printing technique . . 'Catching a Wave'
On this intensive one day workshop you will learn the basic…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
Get ready to sing your heart out and spread joy with Cathy Marcangelo.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Introducing a book club with a difference!
Novembers Theme – All Creatures Great and Small.
The Beacon Book club will be an informal, friendly group of likeminded people who want to share their passion for reading and to discover new favourite…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Inspiration
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Vivaldi's Gloria, Rutter's Requiem and…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
Join us for a rip-roaring ride through Cumbria past and present with writer Gordon Emery. From…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Fellrunner Eileen Jones discovered a new challenge in parkrun after finishing last in the Loughrigg…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
This Christmas, take your family on a magical journey through the heart of the Lake District…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £19 | Malt Room Standing One of the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
The Winter Whitehaven Flower Club Gala returns with even more beautiful arrangements and top advice…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups,…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back…
10 Mile Road Running Race, starting in Brampton at William Howard School, taking a road route…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
Waterbaby invites us on a personal and global journey exploring our fragile and intrinsic…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
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