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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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Whitehaven
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Cockermouth
Visit William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood home and enjoy some much-loved poems around the house to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Focusing on the beautiful mosses and lichens, this workshop looks at ways to combine drawing and gouache painting and inktense to create marks, texture and colour in your landscape paintings.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Whitehaven
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set pieces, his one liners, dark observations, sardonic ukulele comedy songs and verbal crash bang wallops.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Hollywood in the 1940's. The most glamorous place on earth.
Corny Brothers studios is delighted to open its doors for exclusive backstage tours, allowing a fascinating peek behind the scenes into how the movies are made.
Meet with the stars of the…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of year, preparing for the winter months ahead.
This is the time to welcome the darker months of the year, an opportunity for introspection and self…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Bowness-on-Windermere
The residents of Monster Mansion prepare to welcome a new son-in-law into their family. He's not quite what the gruesome gathering expected and the fun soon turns into a funeral as the mad professor gets murderous, the witch gets more wicked and the…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Returning for a third time Bob Drury brings his remarkable Viva Neil Diamond - Unplugged show back to Rosehill. Get your ticket fast, this show sells out quickly.
Bob Drury's award winning one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
Coniston Water, Coniston
Inspiration
When people in Littlehampton--including conservative local Edith--begin to receive letters full of…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Join us on a journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award…
Our annual Spring Fair returns on May 11th and 12th with the always popular 'Fun Dog Show' running…
A 112 mile charity sportive around the English Lake District.
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Spend a weekend learning how to sail our Canoes. They are specifically designed to Sail fast and…
This event will cover what is needed to build or improve a good wildlife pond in a garden or…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
A walking photography workshop around Ambleside and the nearby countryside with photographer Chris…
Join local historian and archaeologist Dan Elsworth for this informative illustrated talk covering…
Enjoy a STEAM-filled weekend brimming with insightful talks, engaging workshops, and events for…
Have you always wanted to write but you're not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have started to…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Bring your family and step back in time to the 1940s! *Authentic living history *Military…
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for…
Enjoy a relaxed visit to the Gosling Sike wildlife garden where we'll share planting ideas that are…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan this coming May.
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
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