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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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Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Beaver Moon is symbolised by busy beavers, preparing for the winter months ahead. It is our last push to get everything in order, before we head within for the winter months. Connecting with our intuition it is an opportunity for deep self…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended
One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups, Blazin' Fiddles formed for a one-off tour of the Scottish Highlands in 1999 and are still raising roofs far and wide well over two decades later…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated
A Mythical Musical Odyssey with CALAN
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world as the mesmerising quartet CALAN grace our stage with their unique brand of power-folk.…
Hawkshead
Join us for an introduction to the sights, sounds and stories of Grizedale at night.
Our knowledgeable and friendly rangers will guide you on a short, level, walk followed by an informal night sky session.
Discover the stars above you, try your…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join us for a introduction to the sights, sounds and stories of Whinlatter at night.
Our knowledgeable and friendly rangers will guide you on a forest walk followed by an informal session looking at the night sky. Discover the stars above you,…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
3 The Heads, Keswick
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back massage. Enjoy practising and receiving massage to equip you with a powerful home treatment routine. Suitable for individuals or friends. This takes…
Keswick
Join in the celebrations in Keswick on Friday 15th November for their annual Christmas Light Switch on complete with lights and live music.
Ambleside
Fellrunner Eileen Jones discovered a new challenge in parkrun after finishing last in the Loughrigg fell race. She's since taken part in more than 400 events at over 160 different locations, and written two books about parkrun.
But she retained a…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Borrowdale, Keswick
This Christmas, take your family on a magical journey through the heart of the Lake District mountains to discover Santa's Secret Grotto at Ho-Ho-Honister, hidden deep inside the slate mine! Far from your ordinary grotto, this unique adventure…
Lake Rd, Keswick
A high-flying adventure for all the family…
Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends his boyhood days running wild with his wolf friends and hunting with the pack.
Whitehaven
The Winter Whitehaven Flower Club Gala returns with even more beautiful arrangements and top advice and tips to make your bouquets glow.
November's gala will be hosted by Louise Jones and is entitled The Wonder of it All.
Ambleside
On Saturday 16th November, The Ambleside Christmas Lights event is an evening of joy and festivity awaits with the launch of the Christmas lights. There will be Santa themed cruises, a lantern parade, fireworks, stalls and live music.
Inspiration
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Taste Cumbria comes to Carlisle this Christmas. New for 2024, there will be a Taste Cumbria market…
Get ready for a blooming good time at Wray this autumn! Join us for a free bulb planting event…
Friday 1 November 11:00/14:00) Foolishly John Lambton throws the strange googly eyed fish back…
Saturday 2 November (13:30/15:00) Show duration: 70 minutes (no interval) Come and join the merry…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Forestry England members join us for a member only introduction to the sights, sounds and stories…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
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.
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared…
LOVE the landscape. Capture the dawn and Autumn colours through the lens on board a 2/3-hour cruise…
Hayes Garden World in Ambleside gets set for the start of their festive season with a combined…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited…
Learn about folklore and superstition in farming communities like Troutbeck and how the Browne's…
he Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with another Amazing family…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
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