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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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Sedbergh
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage. After travelling extensively, I returned to my hometown and the rugged and remote…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
The Famous Autumn Red Deer Rut in the Ullswater and Martindale area of the Lake District is a hidden gem as the bellowing of stags echoes around Martindale and Boredale. Join us with your binoculars to experience this truly magical connection to…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
The Racecourse, Cartmel
Lakes in a Day 2025 (Saturday 11th October)
50 miles, 4000m ascent – a journey on foot from the very top of the Lake District at Caldbeck to the very bottom, at Cartmel, via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere.…
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Ambleside
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares important photographs and artefacts from the Royal Geographical Society and the Mountain Heritage Trust. Large format photography will tell the almost…
Wray, Ambleside
Keswick
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh produce and gifts.
Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Kendal
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a collection of beautiful drawings exploring the connection between people and nature.
London-based artist Charmaine Watkiss (b.1964) examines…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Penrith
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November
Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9 years to share his brand-new Herdwick portraits. With breathtaking landscapes and compelling stories, this beautiful exhibition will transport you to the…
Sedbergh
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape
As a printmaker using linocut and wood engraving, I create relief prints here at the Mill in my studio on level 2. From my sketches of the landscape of Cumbria I am inspired…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Inspiration
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers. See The Stimming Pool and A…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Join us for a rip-roaring ride through Cumbria past and present with writer Gordon Emery. From…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
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…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated A Mythical Musical…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of Contemporary gilding by…
Waterbaby invites us on a personal and global journey exploring our fragile and intrinsic…
The full Beaver Moon is symbolised by busy beavers, preparing for the winter months ahead. It is…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Vivaldi's Gloria, Rutter's Requiem and…
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and…
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
Fellrunner Eileen Jones discovered a new challenge in parkrun after finishing last in the Loughrigg…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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