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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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Barrow-in-Furness
Tribute to Showaddywaddy in Barrow
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
Our firm favourite will depart from Glenridding pier on 27th August only. Our famous fish & chip supper two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. Departs Glenridding pier at 7 pm, returning at 9pm.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Milnthorpe
Amateur astronomer and author Stuart Atkinson returns for an illustrated talk, where he will take you on a breathtaking tour of the universe, starting in Cumbria and zooming out to the very edge of the cosmos using the latest stunning images taken…
Brampton
Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. To fix his finances, he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by…
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton
Greystoke, Penrith
Complete a beautiful whittled and carved bird over two days with Dave Harter . . . from start to finish.
Whittling is addictive! Many consider it therapeutic - it is relaxing, absorbing, creative and richly rewarding giving a a sense of personal…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Kendal
Join us on a traditional Lakeland farm to develop the basic drawing skills you need to draw animals confidently. There will be tips and techniques for using reference photographs to produce an animal portrait and advice given for observing and…
Penrith
Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Whitehaven
Whitehaven Harbour
Saturday 31 August 11-5 pm
The festival will once again feature live promenade performances, music, arts and crafts, and lots more, which will illuminate the unique harbour of Whitehaven and celebrate the local community. The…
Armathwaite, Carlisle
Eden Valley is a beautiful glamping site, situated in the stunning Cumbrian countryside. Located near Carlisle, Eden Valley Glamping has forests, meadows and pasture-land, hedgerows and ponds, which make it perfect for foraging! High Stand Woods is…
Near.Kendal, Staveley
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just enjoy experimenting with felt pens, stamps, paint brushes, inks and dyes to transform aluminium.
Cowshed Creative, Staveley
Greystoke, Penrith
Dynamic Floral and Landscape Abstracts in Ink and Watercolour - capture your favourite flowers and fells!
An exciting course from Lyn Evans combining these two favourite mediums. Bring along your own favourite reference photos of your favourite…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
Come and enjoy an exciting workshop experimenting in this ancient Japanese RAKU technique of glazing and firing pottery.
Exciting and fast moving, using heat, sawdust, fire and smoky bins, this stunning firing technique is irresistible and very…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Welcome to a Spring Concert performed by the The Amici Singers & The Ensemble of Friends! Join us…
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Lake District Theatre Alan Ayckbourn's revival of THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE runs from 17 May – 1 June…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Bendrigg's infamous 10k course is back with a modern twist! We are thrilled to announce the return…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
An exciting season of horse racing, over 9 race dates with entertainment for the whole family.
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Join English Heritage for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air this May half-term.
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK. The foraging course begins with a short…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally…
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Come and join us for a day's Canoeing from Fell Foot. Fell Foot has amazing accessible facilities,…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
Two experimental groups arrive in Barrow for a night of sonic sounds. Tara Clerkin Trio and…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
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