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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
Cosy up for a Christmassy crafting experience in our snug yurt and create your own handmade Christmas wreath!
Create a unique handmade wreath and enjoy a bit of 'me' time.
Wreaths, moss and natural products, ribbon etc. are provided. Bring along…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night and be part of the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival!
Covering 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, stopping for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo can …
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Crosby-on-Eden
Our popular 'Father Christmas on the Farm' event is back in 2024!
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Team Walby is thrilled to announce that Father Christmas and his Festive Friends will be visiting Walby Farm Park again in 2024 for our magical Father Christmas on…
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
Penrith
Join the Kendal Mountain Festival team for an exclusive screening of one of this year's most exciting feature films. This team favourite is one that you don't want to miss! Full details to follow.
Approx. 2h
W Strand, Whitehaven
Cumbrian photographer Tom Kay is offering a special festive version of his Better Photography With Any Camera course. Whether you want to improve those snowy landscapes or take enchanting family photos, Tom will guide you towards taking magical…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Brampton
This is a family-friendly event and free to ticket holders for the Roman Army Museum.
How do we know about the people, animals and plants who lived before us at the ancient site of Magna Fort? What food were they eating and what insects were a…
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Church St, Ambleside
Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate diva in David McVicar's thrilling production, broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas on November 23. British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his…
Carlisle
Find an array of unusual handcrafted gifts from Cumbrian artisans at the Netherby Hall Christmas Craft Fair, a unique opportunity to purchase one off Christmas gifts that won’t be found elsewhere on a high street. Entry is free and the event takes…
Windermere
The Windermere Record Fair
Saturday 23rd November 2024
Marchesi Centre
Holly Road
Windermere
LA23 2AF
FREE ADMISSION
Discover the thrill of vinyl at Britannia Record Fairs!
Thousands of vinyl records on sale at our fair including LP's, 45's,…
Ulverston
Step back in time at Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival, a popular event in the Cumbrian calendar as the town takes a step into the past and celebrates seasonal life as it would have been in Dickensian times. There will be stalls, crafts, fancy dress…
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.
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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