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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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Kendal
The highly-anticipated celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration, is taking place between 21st and 24th November.
Penrith
Sit back and enjoy a jam-packed collection of some of our favourite Kendal Mountain Festival films from the archives!These are the ones with all the emotion, the full stomach-dropping, eye-popping experience from our extensive Festival…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join Isabel Seligman from the British Museum for a fascinating talk with artist Charmaine Watkiss, exploring ancestry, botany and cosmology through art.
About Charmaine:
Charmaine Watkiss is an artist living and working in London. Her notable…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Whitehaven
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics.
Don't miss your chance to see our latest hand-picked selection of multiple stand-ups from the national circuit. Their names may not seem familiar but many are successful…
Coniston
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to learn the earliest textile. Come and stay two night full board on the Banks of Coniston water in the iconic Bankground Farm.
Offering residential abd day…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Be part of the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival and Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter.
Starting with a run, followed by an hour of yoga in the yurt, and finish with a short shivasna…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Keswick
Voted 'Best Band' twice at the Scottish Jazz Awards, Rose Room are Scotland's leading ensemble influenced by the Gypsy Jazz genre. Sharing a love of Swing music and the style of the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, their "vigorous and…
Arnside
Join us to learn about the night skies in Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape.
The evening will start with a talk at Arnside WI Hall, followed (weather permitting) by a stargazing session at the Landscape Trust's Coldwell Nature Reserve…
Greystoke, Penrith
Create your own beautiful jewellery with Sterling Silver, Pearls and Semi-Precious Stones
On this popular 2-day workshop you will use a variety of equipment to make as many stunning pieces as you can under Melinda's guidance. The number of items…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Sedbergh
Join us for an evening with Polly Atkin talking about her new book The Company of Owls.
Doors open at 7pm and the event starts at 7:30pm.
Free hot drinks will be available on arrival.
There will be an opportunity to buy books and get them…
Stramongate, Kendal
Find the perfect Christmas gift and support over 20 independent artists and crafts people. Entry is free
Nr Kendal
Wander through a nature-themed lights trail around the Knoll, inspired by Sizergh's estate, and get closer to our winter wildlife. In the House, discover the intriguing story of the Strickland turkey, and enjoy historical Christmas decorations…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
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…
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