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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
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with hands-on guidance from Roxanne. You will learn all you need to know to design and produce three to six decorations, including an introduction to different forms of…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £15.50 | Malt Room Standing
Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band/Hope and Social) and backed by his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate…
Kendal
In Real Life: Nature In The Dark Room | 9 Nov | 12-4pm | £60 | 16+yrs | Tutor Liam Collins | Dark Room and Serpentine Woods
These monthly workshops are an antidote to the digital world, immersing you in the process and craft of sensual textured…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Looking to take your photography to the next level and get the most from your photography equipment?
If you have a little longer to spare and would like to immerse yourself in the beautiful woodland environment that makes Whinlatter so unique, why…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Wigton
Join us for the 3rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by Happy Juniper Events at The Greenhill Hotel in Red Dial, Wigton on Saturday, November 10th, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event promises to be a festive celebration of creativity,…
Sedbergh
Gateway to the Dales Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray
10 November 10 - 4pm
£65 plus £7 for materials and a frame on the day
In this workshop, artist Stuart Gray shares with you his love of the landscape of the dales around sedbergh.
All…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Ambleside
Join us at The Armitt to hear Laura Day discuss her personal reflections on Nicholson's work in the 21st century after walking in the spaces he wrote about. She will be reflecting on her personal relationship with the landscape and how Nicholson…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Barrow in Furness, Barrow
Los Angeles-based musician Tashi Wada heads to Barrow for his only north west gig.
Tashi works within a heady, intergenerational slipstream bridging storied East and West Coast art music institutions, and the DIY experimental scenes that emerged in…
Grasmere
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout 2024. We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us.…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Dark Skies Festival - online talk Wednesday 13 November, 7pm
Owls have been a long-time fascination for the acclaimed poet and non-fiction writer Polly Atkin. In her captivating new book, THE COMPANY OF OWLS, she turns her poet's eye on the…
Kirkby Stephen
Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Smardale, it is late in the season for a lot of wildlife but there may be a chance to see red squirrel, badger, hear tawny owl, water fowl, late season bats, anything else that might surprise us under…
Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Kirkby Stephen
Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating life size Sculptures : Hares, Hens & Cockerels, Curlew or a small Deer for summer or Christmas.
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome Eden Baroque- Michael Sanderson…
Get ready to sing your heart out and spread joy with Cathy Marcangelo.
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
Head out for bat and wildlife spotting adventures after dark with the National Trust Rangers in…
Saturday 2 November (13:30/15:00) Show duration: 70 minutes (no interval) Come and join the merry…
"Little Engineers' Day" with Chris Vine and a special Halloween-themed storytelling event. Our…
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024…
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended…
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Stargazing Night – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader,…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50 | Theatre Scotland's folk sensation, Siobhan Miller, takes her…
Hayes Garden World in Ambleside gets set for the start of their festive season with a combined…
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
Join fantastic astronomers from the Cockermouth Astronomical Society. We'll have telescopes…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited…
Join us for an arty day at Whinlatter. Let the forest inspire you to create your own piece of art.…
Five-course diner with wines to accompany per person
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
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