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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
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…
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
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…
Greystoke, Penrith
The Wendy Crossbody bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable strap. It has a zipped pocket on the outside and optional pockets inside. The same pattern can be used to make a bag orientated either vertically or…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Wigton
A magical event for all to attend with live entertainment, market stalls and other fun activites.
Workington
The west coast of Cumbria will be celebrating the start of the festive season with a Christmas Festival and light switch on from 11am – 5pm on Saturday 30th November in Workington. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, plus a host of…
Grasmere
Enjoy a traditional afternoon at Allan Bank singing carols around the Christmas tree with local choir Grasmere Glee. Anyone can join in - the more the merrier!
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Free entry for…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Inspiration
Join us for an arty day at Whinlatter. Let the forest inspire you to create your own piece of art.…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Join Martin Kitching at the Hive for this mash-up event – combining a pie and peas supper and a…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Stargazing Night – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader,…
One of the historic boathouses will be transformed into a festive pop-up photo studio. Come dressed…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
We're bringing Bonfire Night back to The Swan with a (literal) bang this year! From 5pm – 8pm on…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
Experience Magic in the Sky at the Swan Hotel's Spa Garden! Join us for an unforgettable…
This is a family friendly-event and free to Roman Army Museum ticket holders. Animal bones can…
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024 8pm – Midnight Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this…
Learn about folklore and superstition in farming communities like Troutbeck and how the Browne's…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
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