Cumbria Events
Past Events In Cumbria
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Haydn: The Seasons
Sat 16 May 26
Kendal Parish Church, Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AF
Kendal South Choir and orchestra led by Pam Redman, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Haydn's major secular oratorio The Seasons, with...
Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens: Zosia Wand
Thu 14 May 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens invites guests to an intimate evening of seasonal dining, conversation, and storytelling in the atmospheric...
A Night of Motown Classics and Northern Soul Anthems with Belle Voix
Fri 8 May 26
West Walls Theatre (The Green Room) West Walls, Carlisle CA3 8UB
COMING TO CARLISLE – ONE NIGHT ONLY
MOTOWN CLASSICS & NORTHERN SOUL ANTHEMS
SING • CLAP • DANCE • FEEL THE SOUL ...
Low Crag - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 8 May 26
Low Crag, Kendal LA8 8LE
A relaxed 2 acre nature-friendly garden using organic principles and set around former farmhouse and barns...
Sleeping Beauty
Wed 6 May 26
The Coro, County Square, Ulverston LA12 7LZ
A magical, fun-filled, wickedly funny, fresh retelling of the classic story. Suitable for all the family...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone
Mon 4 May 26
Barrow Island Community & Sports Hub, Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2SB
BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle...
Low Fell West - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
Low Fell West, Kendal LA8 8JG
This 2 acre woodland garden in the tranquil Winster valley has extensive views to the Pennines. The four season garden, restored since 2003, inc...
Helvellyn Ridge Adventure – Striding and Swirral Edges in The Lake Dis
Sun 3 May 26
glenridding LA22 9BS
Join Mountain Leader Sean Schofield for an unforgettable guided day on Helvellyn, one of the Lake District’s most admired peaks...
SpringFest 26
Sat 2 May 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Holker’s SpringFest, a vibrant weekend of seasonal inspiration set in the stunning gardens and grounds...
Monthly Coffee Morning
Fri 1 May 26
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS at Beaumont Parish Hall on the 1st Friday of each month from 10.00 am -12 noon...
Summerdale House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Summerdale House, Lupton LA6 1PE
1½ acre part-walled country garden set around C18 former vicarage. Several defined areas have been created by hedges, each with its own theme and...
Forage and Nibble
Thu 23 Apr 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Discover the hidden flavours of the countryside at Holker with a guided foraging event led by the experts from Forage Box...
Step into a Fairytale Wedding Experience at Dalston Hall
Sun 19 Apr 26
Dalston Hall
(Also known as: Dalston Hall Wedding Venue)
Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7JX
Join us for a truly enchanting **Fairydust Wedding Fayre** at the breathtaking **Dalston Hall**, a historic Grade II* listed mansion steeped in...
Family Bingo evening
Sat 18 Apr 26
Burgh Village Hall, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AL
Beaumont Parish Hall committee would like to invite you to their Bingo Night for all the family starting at 6.30 pm at BURGH VILLAGE HALL...
Botanical Casting at Holker Hall & Gardens
Thu 16 Apr 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate...
Netherwood Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 16 Apr 26
Netherwood Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6ET
Lovely gardens over 3 terraces. Made up of herbaceous borders, seasonally planted flower beds which are framed by mix of yew and cherry laurel...
Art Workshop at Holker Hall & Gardens
Sat 11 Apr 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate...
Coffee morning
Fri 10 Apr 26
Monkhill Chapel, Monkhill, Carlisle CA5 6DB
It is a chance to meet and chat with fellow parishioners. Home-made scones, and tea or coffee available...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone. Kirkby Lonsdale
Thu 9 Apr 26
Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2FQ
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure at BounceFest, where your kids are in for a non-stop 90 minutes of pure, energetic thrill!...
Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens: Paddy Dillon
Thu 9 Apr 26
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens invites guests to an intimate evening of seasonal dining, conversation, and storytelling in the atmospheric...
Easter Eggstravaganza
Sun 5 Apr 26
South Tynedale Railway Alston CA9 3JB
Come for an Easter train ride in a train hauled by one of our historic steam locomotives, each with its own special history...
Spring Foraging Courses at Hutton in the Forest
Sun 5 Apr 26
Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith CA11 9TH
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the Lake District...
Easter at Holker Hall & Gardens
Fri 3 Apr 26
Holker Estate, Cark-in-Cartmel
Nr Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria LA11 7PL
Celebrate Easter Weekend at Holker Hall & Gardens with a fun-filled programme for the whole family! Enjoy classic garden games on the lawns, circus...
Rydal Mount and Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 30 Mar 26
Rydal Mount and Gardens, Ambleside LA22 9LU
Rydal Mount is the historic home of the Wordsworth family. The poet, William Wordsworth, was a talented landscape gardener as well as a poet, and the...
Lake District Photography Workshop | Spring in Cumbria
Fri 20 Mar 26
Lake District, England, , United Kingdom CA12 4QG
Lake District Photography Workshops - Enjoy the iconic scenes in spring with spring growth and iconic vistas. Learn how to make the best images
Acorn Bank, Cumbria Foraging with Wild Food UK
Sun 15 Mar 26
National Trust, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP
Acorn Bank is a beautiful old estate, now owned by the National Trust. It is renowned for its historic house, dating back to the 16th century and for...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Swarthmoor Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 7 Mar 26
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston LA12 0JQ
Traditional English country garden surrounding a Grade II* C17 hall, the cradle of Quakerism where it began in 1652...
Ulverston funeral home opens doors for an open day
Mon 2 Mar 26
Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston
Higgin House
Cavendish Street
Ulverston LA12 7AD
A Cumbria funeral home is welcoming the local community to open up conversations about death.
The open day event, which is taking place on Monday...
Coniston Classics Guided Walk – Introductory Scrambling Lake District
Sat 28 Feb 26
Walna Scar car park LA21 8HQ
Join Mountain Leader Dougie Walker for a guided Coniston Classics walk in the Lake District.
This 12km route includes easy, introductory...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone. Keswick
Sat 28 Feb 26
Keswick School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick CA12 5QB
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure at BounceFest, where your kids are in for a non-stop 90 minutes of pure, energetic thrill!...
It Walks Around The House At Night
Fri 20 Feb 26
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside,
Keswick CA12 5DJ
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares but soon uncovers something far more...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone. Kirkby Lonsdale
Thu 19 Feb 26
Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2FQ
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure at BounceFest, where your kids are in for a non-stop 90 minutes of pure, energetic thrill!...
Dobbies Paw-fect Valentine
Sat 14 Feb 26
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
My Paw-fect Valentine takes place at Dobbies’ on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February, with a great line-up of activities, treats and photo...
Public Talk & Meditation In Conishead Priory - A Perfect Day Out!
Sun 8 Feb 26
Conishead Priory
Priory Road (A5087 Coast Road)
Ulverston
Cumbria LA12 9QQ
Don't miss this incredible mega event at the Temple for World Peace! Join us in meditating together to create a wave of peace that touches...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone. Ulverston
Sat 31 Jan 26
Ulverston Victoria High School, Ulverston LA12 0EB
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure at BounceFest, where your kids are in for a non-stop 90 minutes of pure, energetic thrill!...
Crafternoon Tea Club
Sat 24 Jan 26
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea...
Helvellyn Winter Skills Day | Guided Walk with Dougie Walker
Sat 3 Jan 26
Swirls Car ParkKeswick CA12 4TW
Prepare for the colder months with this guided winter skills day on Helvellyn, one of the Lake District’s most iconic fells...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Sun 28 Dec 25
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle CA3 8TZ
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
GILIL presents Katherine Priddy + Yoshika Colwell live @ Barrow Lib
Sun 7 Dec 25
Barrow Library
Ramsden Square
Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1LL
GILIL presents Katherine Priddy + Yoshika Colwell live at Barrow Library for an all ages, family friendly, matinee show...
CHRISTMAS BALL WORKSHOPS - December 2025
Sun 7 Dec 25
Sedbergh Information Centre, 72 Main St, Sedbergh LA10 5AD
Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas
Would you like to learn how to make a beautiful beaded Christmas bauble?...
A Season to Sing
Sat 6 Dec 25
Stricklandgate Methodist Church
Windermere Road
Kendal LA9 4QJ
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present their Christmas Concert, accompanied by Andy Plowman (organ) and AnnaKate Pearson (harp)...
The Snow Queen
Fri 5 Dec 25
The Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6DP
This December, join Grange Musical Theatre Society for a magical, snow-swirled adventure as The Snow Queen takes to the stage in...
Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres
Sat 29 Nov 25
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs
Dogs...
Artist Lab Exhibition
Fri 28 Nov 25
Signal Film and Media, Cooke's Studios, 104 Abbey Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QR
Signal is proud to announce its most experimental and ambitious group exhibition to date, shaped by land and protest, launching this November in...
Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimers Research UK
Thu 27 Nov 25
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its...
Santas Grotto
Sun 23 Nov 25
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
Back by popular demand, Santa’s Grotto – this time with a North Pole adventure theme. Children will journey through a magical, ice-inspired world,...
80's Live
Sat 22 Nov 25
The Sands Centre, Carlisle, Newmarket Road CA1 1JQ
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!...
Holker Tree trail
Sat 22 Nov 25
Holker Estate, Cark-in-Cartmel
Nr Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria LA11 7PL
The Tree Trail at Holker Hall & Gardens is a self-guided experience available to all visitors to the Gardens from Saturday 22nd of November to Sunday...
BounceFest Inflatable Fun Zone. Ulverston
Sat 22 Nov 25
Ulverston Victoria High School, Ulverston LA12 0EB
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure at BounceFest, where your kids are in for a non-stop 90 minutes of pure, energetic thrill!...
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Things to do around Cumbria
If you're planning a day out in Cumbria, England's most northern-west county, you're in for a treat. Cumbria covers the Lake District, Eden Valley, the North Pennines, and a small part of the Yorkshire Dales. Here are some delightful activities to consider:
1. Conquer the Old Man of Coniston:
- Situated in the heart of the Lake District, the Old Man of Coniston is the highest point in traditional Cumbria. Choose from different walking routes, which can take up to 3 hours. The direct route starts from Coniston and offers amazing views of Lake Coniston once you reach the top. Be prepared for strenuous hiking, but the vistas are worth it! Best attempted in good weather due to strong winds and rain risks.
2. Explore Eden Valley and North Pennines:
- Eden Valley, flowing through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, offers stunning beauty between the North Pennines and the Lake District. Enjoy riverside walks, sandstone cliffs, and picturesque landscapes. It's a professional walker's dream.
3. Visit South Lakes Zoo:
- Located in Barrow-in-Furness, South Lakes Zoo is a family-friendly day out. Get up close to endangered and rare animals, hand-feed giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, and lemurs. A smaller zoo, but cute and fun for all ages.
4. Discover Ambleside Roman Fort:
- Explore the Ambleside Roman Fort, tentatively identified as Galava. Learn about its history and enjoy the ruins. The fort overlooks Lake Windermere and offers a glimpse into ancient times.
5. Go Ape Whinlatter:
- Head to Go Ape Whinlatter for high ropes and Forest Segways. Enjoy views across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater. Located in Whinlatter Forest, it's an adventure-filled day in the great outdoors.
Remember, Cumbria's natural beauty, historic sites, and outdoor adventures promise an unforgettable day out!
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1. Conquer the Old Man of Coniston:
- Situated in the heart of the Lake District, the Old Man of Coniston is the highest point in traditional Cumbria. Choose from different walking routes, which can take up to 3 hours. The direct route starts from Coniston and offers amazing views of Lake Coniston once you reach the top. Be prepared for strenuous hiking, but the vistas are worth it! Best attempted in good weather due to strong winds and rain risks.
2. Explore Eden Valley and North Pennines:
- Eden Valley, flowing through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, offers stunning beauty between the North Pennines and the Lake District. Enjoy riverside walks, sandstone cliffs, and picturesque landscapes. It's a professional walker's dream.
3. Visit South Lakes Zoo:
- Located in Barrow-in-Furness, South Lakes Zoo is a family-friendly day out. Get up close to endangered and rare animals, hand-feed giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, and lemurs. A smaller zoo, but cute and fun for all ages.
4. Discover Ambleside Roman Fort:
- Explore the Ambleside Roman Fort, tentatively identified as Galava. Learn about its history and enjoy the ruins. The fort overlooks Lake Windermere and offers a glimpse into ancient times.
5. Go Ape Whinlatter:
- Head to Go Ape Whinlatter for high ropes and Forest Segways. Enjoy views across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater. Located in Whinlatter Forest, it's an adventure-filled day in the great outdoors.
Remember, Cumbria's natural beauty, historic sites, and outdoor adventures promise an unforgettable day out!