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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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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
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…
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
Penrith
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda Scarborough
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Ambleside
Whalebone arches were once a common sight across Britain, especially near to whaling ports like Hull, Whitby, Newcastle, Dundee, and London. The Burneside jaw bones, best seen from the top deck of the 555 bus, are among the few now remaining. This…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Cartmel
Come get ready for the festive season with us for some fun Christmas Craft sessions! This is an adult session where we will be felting unique decorations and ornaments while sipping on mulled wine, indulging in a delicious cheese board from Cartmel…
Grasmere
Enjoy live classical musical played by a harp quartet at Allan Bank. Informal performances will take place in the Wordsworth Study at various points across the day starting from 11am.
Included with admission to the house. Free for National Trust…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Windermere
Food Smoking Course
Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar Estate, where Great British Chef Daniel Winstanley will teach you how to smoke your own food in our purpose built smokehouse.
Take part in a whole day…
Carlisle
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 27 November, at his next Organ Recital organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and Broad Leys a privately-owned Arts & Crafts house designed by architect Charles FA…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Whitehaven
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival and one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation.
In her illustrious 30-year career,…
Greystoke, Penrith
9.45am -5pm
£82 Lunch included
Material Charges £17
Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into the art of Mokuhanga, an ancient Japanese printing technique . . 'Catching a Wave'
On this intensive one day workshop you will learn the basic…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to…
Introducing a book club with a difference! Novembers Theme – All Creatures Great and Small. The…
9.45am -5pm £82 Lunch included Material Charges £17 Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 27 November, at his next Organ Recital…
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at…
Food Smoking Course Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
In the deep jungles of darkest Peru, a British geographer named Montgomery Clyde happens upon a…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Whalebone arches were once a common sight across Britain, especially near to whaling ports like…
Wander through a nature-themed lights trail around the Knoll, inspired by Sizergh's estate, and get…
The highly-anticipated celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration, is taking place…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes…
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
Get ready to sing your heart out and spread joy with Cathy Marcangelo.
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Film maker Alastair Lee will host the evening in his inimitable style. There will also be athlete…
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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