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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely, festive printmaking day with Sue, suitable for beginners or improvers, learning the basics of cutting and hand printing of your own unique lino design to create an edition of stunning Christmas cards on a selection of different coloured…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Sedbergh
Family Christmas Fun on Sedbergh Main Street.
Shops open late
Street entertainment
Street food
Craft market
Santa's Grotto
Live Nativity in the Church Yard
Grasmere
Explore the treasures of the Wordsworth Trust's collection with Jeff Cowton, Principal Curator, and Michael McGregor, Robert Woof Director.
The Wordsworth Trust cares for a Designated collection of over 68,000 manuscripts, books, personal…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Beetham, Milnthorpe
From 5th – 8th December, Beetham Nurseries transforms into a wonderfully festive Christmas market with festive chalets selling all types of gifts, live music, Christmas tree sales, family activities, festive workshops and a host of festive food…
East of Lake, Coniston
Brighten up your home with a touch of Brantwood's flora and fauna!
Join Brantwood's very own talented florista, Janet, for a special festive workshop! Enjoy morning refreshments and a delightful seasonal lunch as you craft your own beautiful wreath…
B5289, Keswick
Thursday 5th December
Entertainment from DJ Ryan
Non-stop dancefloor fillers
3-course meal
Tea, coffee & mince pies
Disco & dancing
£42 per person
Experience the ultimate party night at Borrowdale Hotel, where the sensational sounds of DJ Ryan…
Bowness on Windermere
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 December
(Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start)
Direct from London's West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £17 | Malt Room
Stick in the Wheel, the radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, synths, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar.
Full-force reworkings of…
Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a small Willow Angel
We are so happy that Phil runs several courses here at Greystoke, he has been teaching here since 2005 - his days are always popular, inspirational and relaxing.…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Nr Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
oin us for three days of the much anticipated and fabulous Yew Tree Barn Christmas Festival Market! Visit our handpicked range of artisan makers & creatives, live music all throughout the day, with food & drink from Harry's Cafe, Heft, Yonder pizzas…
Newby Bridge
Let's party – Christmas Parties at The Swan
Grab your work pals, friends or family and join us for fabulously festive fun. Enjoy a glass of fizz followed by a three-course dinner, then dance the night away with our resident DJ.
Dinner & Disco ONLY…
Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.
The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.
This is a more challenging…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Inspiration
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
Enjoy the delightful flavours of Christmas with our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Indulge in…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Moonlight Walk – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader, Martin…
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated A Mythical Musical…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups,…
Touring for the first time in four years, Christine will be performing songs from the "Children of…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers. See The Stimming Pool and A…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
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