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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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Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes place during the summer months and starting times vary depending on the time of year to coincide with the sun setting.
75 minutes in length
The cruise…
Newby Bridge
Looking ahead to Friday 24th May, we'll be welcoming Jack Hartley to The Swan. An Avid player on the Cumbrian music scene, last year Jack played at Solfest, Eskfest and Farm Yard Ales (to name a few) and he has also graced many festival stages…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Flower (or Hare) moon aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming and symbolises fertility, growth and change; blossoming into your fullest potential!
Calling in the elements & directions we cast a sacred circle to celebrate…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Newby Bridge
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to be bigger and better than ever before!
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK. The foraging course begins with a short introduction on foraging, a talk about Wild Food UK's Foraging Code with a brief summary of the Countryside Act.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Gosforth, Seascale
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual and let go of all the things that are no longer serving you.
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Explore the natural world both indoors and outdoors at Windermere Jetty Museum this summer.
Learn about Windermere's wonderful wildlife and spot the hidden animals dotted around the museum
Pick up an explorer pack and see what plants and…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Sedbergh
£65 plus £5 for materials
Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of the river but also in the wider landscape. We will create a small woven tapestry inspired by the surroundings of the Mill, after taking a short stroll…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Kirkland, Kendal
Kendal Community Theatre welcomes summer with May Fest, a parade and performance in the streets of Kendal. Everyone is welcome to join in as participants or audience.
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Finsthwaite, Lakeside
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District…
Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Newby Bridge
Brampton
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Brampton
Inspiration
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. …
Come along to Wordsworth House and Garden and get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room. Be…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Lake District Theatre Alan Ayckbourn's revival of THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE runs from 17 May – 1 June…
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK. The foraging course begins with a short…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
A new painting exhibition by Rebecca Scott is coming to Cross Lane Projects, Kendal. The Raft of…
Explore the natural world both indoors and outdoors at Windermere Jetty Museum this summer. …
The full Flower (or Hare) moon aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming and…
As part of Lake District Music's spring series of concerts, London Central Brass Quintet perform at…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Explore our gorgeous gardens with Janet Queen, Rose Castle’s Head Gardener on Thursday 23rd May at…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Our very own Marcus (or to give him his full name Marcus Pergamus Iustus) will lead you on an…
Co-produced by Cumbria Music Hub and Orchestras Live Cumbria Calling: Gaming Adventures Experience…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer,…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Kendal Community Theatre welcomes summer with May Fest, a parade and performance in the streets of…
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