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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.
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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Cockermouth
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative by making yourself something scary to wear or decorate the house!
Join us in the discovery room where you will find everything you need for a spooky…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Carlisle
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral as part of the Cumbria Tourism's Dark Skies Festival!
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our medieval stained glass in the East Window and…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ambleside
Gordon Emery is a Cumbrian by birth, born in Ulverston. He has been writing and publishing books for 48 years but mostly since 1979. His 'Curious' books include 'Curious Clwyd' and 'Curious Chester.' Normally, he finishes a book in a year but, as a…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Great Langdale
Head out for bat and wildlife spotting adventures after dark with the National Trust Rangers in Langdale.
There will be an introduction to bats before setting off on a family-friendly guided walk with a bat detector to see what you can find. It's…
The Langdale Pikes, Langdale
Ambleside
Get ready for a blooming good time at Wray this autumn!
Join us for a free bulb planting event that promises to fill the grounds with a stunning array of flowers come spring.
Help us transform the castle gardens into a vibrant display of beauty…
Wray, Ambleside
Bowness on Windermere
Tuesday 29 October
(11:00/14:00)
Magic is about to take root!
Green Fingers is a BLOOMING marvellous musical comedy for 4-11 year olds, about a boy born with gunky green hands. But why are they green? What secrets do they hold? Perhaps the answers…
Grasmere
Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank.
Unleash your creative skills on one of the pumpkins for Halloween – what will you create? We’ll provide the pumpkins with their tops cut off, ready for you to scoop out then…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
The 175 cultivars of apple growing under the care of the Acorn Bank Garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest ones being picked around the middle of October. The cultivars which ripen last make the best apple juice, and the…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Alston
Celebrate the dark skies of the North Pennines and join us for a free mine trip like no other at this evening event held at Nenthead Mines.
During this workshop you will learn how to make your own paper lantern that you will get to take away…
Whitehaven
Drop in any time between 12-3pm to lend Ranger Chris a hand with planting spring bulbs to brighten up this stretch of coast and provide nectar sources for pollinators.
Come to the Whitehaven Coast for lend a hand days and get your hands dirty…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.
Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
Please bring a…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Church St, Ambleside
Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021.
Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red…
Inspiration
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Stargazing Night – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader,…
Bring your imagination to life this half term and build a fairy home using twigs, leaves, pinecones…
Experience Magic in the Sky at the Swan Hotel's Spa Garden! Join us for an unforgettable…
Are you brave enough to try the spooky night time trail? West Cumberland Orienteering Club are…
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended…
Join Martin Kitching at the Hive for this mash-up event – combining a pie and peas supper and a…
The 175 cultivars of apple growing under the care of the Acorn Bank Garden team start to ripen at…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Five-course diner with wines to accompany per person
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Chris Green's new score…
Head out for bat and wildlife spotting adventures after dark with the National Trust Rangers in…
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius…
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Indulge in a delightful array of traditional Indian cuisine, from a delectable afternoon tea to…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
A walk from The Armitt to look at the natural world as if the artist Beatrix Potter. Discovering…
Join Jessie McMeekin as she tells tales by the kitchen fire to horrify and delight you. This event…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Back by popular demand. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark.…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Handpicked Productions join us to for a horrific Halloween mask making session. Be as scary as you…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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