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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
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.
Windermere
Wild Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, listen to your favourite Christmas songs and make the perfect seasonal decoration for your home, all with the creative guidance from Katie at Forage and Foliage.
During your…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre
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…
Inspiration
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…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Doors 7.30pm | Price £18.50 | Malt Room Standing The Watch are back from autumn 2024 with a brand…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £26 | Malt Room Seckou Keita is a renowned kora virtuoso who stands as a…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50 | Theatre Scotland's folk sensation, Siobhan Miller, takes her…
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
Walby Farm Park's Bonfire Bonanza is back for 2024. Tues 5 Nov 6-9pm! Doors open at 4pm…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024 8pm – Midnight Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Join us for an evening with Annabelle Lecter- plenty of laughs, lip syncs and a tale or two,…
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