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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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Bowness on Windermere
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson | Adapted by John Hewer
Hambledon Productions are delighted to be recreating three, 'lost' episodes from the original television series. Missing from the BBC archives, this UK Tour will mark the very first…
Ulverston
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, 'Italian' Mozart Oboe Concerto Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte Poulenc Sinfonietta
Karel Deseure conductor Helena Mackie oboe
November's drawing in but here at The Coro it's summer all over again!…
Ulverston
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to meet them and buy their work.
A range of hot refreshments also available.
Parking on site, but also easily accessible from the train station.
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston
Penrith
Film maker Alastair Lee will host the evening in his inimitable style. There will also be athlete appearances and sponsor give-aways.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
The Abbey, Carlisle
Come and experience Carlisle Cathedral's first ever Christmas Tree Festival, with 30 trees on display across the Cathedral and Undercroft.
Take time out of the hustle and bustle of the season to explore the trees, which will be decorated to…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Bowness-on-Windermere
Saturday 30 November
(14:30/18:00)
Add some homemade charm to your festive celebrations this year by crafting your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath.
While away a couple of hours in our beautiful Winter Wonderland, learning how to use…
W Strand, Whitehaven
This Christmas get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.
Join Emma from Eliza & Flo, who will provide you with all the materials you need to craft your wreath from scratch. This includes using moss and foliage to…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Brampton
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes 'Exploring 20's' describes his approach to painting.
At any stage Stephen will have 5 or 6 on the go and works on them in turn as his ideas about them…
Gallery North West, Brampton
Kendal
Legendary magician the Great Baldini (the emperor of illusion, the prince of prestidigitation, the maharajah of mystery) presents a cabaret of magical illusions – from his first illusion on his twelfth birthday, to seizing control of the ILLUSIONATI…
Greystoke, Penrith
Lyn will teach you how to employ loose watercolour techniques, allowing the pigment and water combination to work their own magic without too much interference being necessary. You could also include other tools, such as pens, inktence pencils,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
In the deep jungles of darkest Peru, a British geographer named Montgomery Clyde happens upon a previously unknown species of bear. He is about to shoot it to take back a specimen to England when another bear playfully takes his gun away.
Stick…
Newby Bridge
One of the historic boathouses will be transformed into a festive pop-up photo studio. Come dressed for Christmas and choose from a selection of accessories. Strike a pose for that fun photo, perfect for social media or to use to create that unique…
Fell Foot, Newby Bridge
Inspiration
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…
Enjoy the delightful flavours of Christmas with our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Indulge in…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Moonlight Walk – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader, Martin…
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated A Mythical Musical…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups,…
Touring for the first time in four years, Christine will be performing songs from the "Children of…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers. See The Stimming Pool and A…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
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