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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.
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Kendal
Cross Lane Projects is delighted to present a group exhibition of Mark Tanner Sculpture Award winners from 2013 to present, continuing the 20th anniversary celebrations of the UK's most significant sculpture prize.
The sculptural object, like the…
East of Lake, Coniston
Come to an exhibition of radical and innovative textiles; from homewares to art and fashion from Blue Patch, the UK's Sustainable Business Community.
Pull My Thread captures the creative spirit of the new green economy. Displays include new bio…
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Brampton
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared histories between Britain and Romania, which began nearly two millennia ago. The earliest group of 'Romanians' to live and work in Britain arrived more…
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Brampton
Staveley, Kendal
destruction / care is a free, 24/7 art exhibition of social forces and creative actions in Staveley. We explore destructive and caring forces facing Cumbria and the world today, whilst sharing just how much this village cares. We have transformed…
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024 exhibition. Learn how the curriculum, rules, past students and cultural changes impacted the Grammar School between the Elizabethan and Edwardian eras…
Station Road, Kendal
This exciting new exhibition at Kendal Museum's People's Gallery will showcase work by Cumbrian artist Fliss Watts from 15th August until 21st September. Skulduggery incorporates and expands on work by Fliss Watts previously shown in Carlisle and at…
EGREMONT
A Potter and a Painter.
Exhibition by two local West Coast artists. Angela Strange and Helen Bradbury
Ceramist Angela Strange is displaying several forms of Raku Japanese style pottery, smoke fired pots porcelain dishes and Chawan Japanese tea…
Nr Kendal
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for their species from 150 year old birch trees to a 2,000 year old yew tree.
Have you ever walked past a really big tree and wondered how old it is? Have…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Ambleside
See inside St Margarets Church on the Wray estate.
The Church was built by the Dawsons in 1856 as part of the Wray Castle estate. Hardwicke Rawnsley, who went to become one of the founders of the National Trust, served as the vicar from 1877 - 1884…
Wray, Ambleside
Main St, Egremont
Dive into the fundamentals as we delve into the art of flower conditioning, care, and storage. This will explain how to get the very best out of your flowers, to keep them fresher and looking good for longer. I will also explain how to get flowers…
Inspiration
This exciting new exhibition at Kendal Museum's People's Gallery will showcase work by Cumbrian…
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024…
Start your morning off right by discovering the healing properties of yoga in The Beacon Portal…
Transform and recycle subtle coloured pieces of sea glass into jewellery that is perfect for summer…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days. Come and join us for a rare…
Inspired by archival footage from the family archive, Summer of Play at Sizergh will transport you…
The ONE 10 is an accurately measured and certified 10 mile road race. The race is sponsored by the…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Wild swimming is a joy for the senses and one of our favourite pastimes. Our night swim takes this…
Cross Lane Projects is delighted to present a group exhibition of Mark Tanner Sculpture Award…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Come to an exhibition of radical and innovative textiles; from homewares to art and fashion from…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Dive into the fundamentals as we delve into the art of flower conditioning, care, and storage. This…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted…
Join ranger Ted on a guided walk exploring the beautiful woodlands that border Keswick and their…
Join us at Bowness Bay Brewing for our 3rd Annual September Beer Festival! It's going to be…
The foraging course begins with a short introduction on foraging, a talk about Wild Food UK's…
On Sunday the 8th of September 2024 Westmorland Horticultural Society will be holding their annual…
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's…
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with…
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