Events Calendar
Whatever the time of year, the Lake District is home to a wide selection of fantastic events and festivals.
Dec 1st
Keswick Victorian Christmas Fair
Keswick Town Centre
Event Details
Dec 1st
Keswick Victorian Christmas Fair
From 10am Lots of live entertainment from local talent acts. Charity stalls raising money for your favourite organisations. A fair for all t...
Keswick Town Centre
6th Dec
Big North Christmas Walk
Registration Required
Event Details
6th Dec
Big North Christmas Walk
09:45 Challenging Mountain Walk / Scramble (Route TBC)
10:15 Linear Mountain Walk to Stickle Barn (12km walk, 874m ascent)
10:45 Gingerbrea...
Registration Required
Dec 7th-8th
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
Hawkshead Town Square
Event Details
Dec 7th-8th
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
10am until 4pm, followed by the Lantern Parade and Christmas Carols in the square.
Hawkshead Town Square
Dec 7th-8th
Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival
Cockermouth Town Centre
Event Details
Dec 7th-8th
Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival
There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and all the sweet and savoury treats you’d expect from the county’s favourite food fes...
Cockermouth Town Centre
Until 23rd Dec
Winter Wonderland at Hayes Garden World
Lake Rd, Ambleside LA22 0DW
Event Details
Until 23rd Dec
Winter Wonderland at Hayes Garden World
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 10am - 5:00pm
Lake Rd, Ambleside LA22 0DW
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2025
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Ulverston
Event Details
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year from 8am - 4pm
Ulverston
Every Thu/Sat
Muncaster Castle - Dinner and Concert Gala
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Event Details
Every Thu/Sat
Muncaster Castle - Dinner and Concert Gala
Music at Muncaster. Visit Event Website.
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
tba Feb
Grizedale Forest Trail
Event Details
tba Feb
Loughrigg Silverhow
Event Details
27-28 May
Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike at night
Great Langdale
Event Details
27-28 May
Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike at night
Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley, right in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this spectacular challenge will s...
Great Langdale
27-2 Jun
Medieval Muncaster
Ravenglass, CA18 1RQ
Event Details
27-2 Jun
Medieval Muncaster
Join knights, peasants, wizards and fools and be part of a festival for “The King of the North” to be proud of. Event Website.
Ravenglass, CA18 1RQ
28 May
Guided Mountain Day - Langdale Horseshoe
Old Dungeon Ghyll Car Park, Great Langdal, LA22 9JU
Event Details
28 May
Guided Mountain Day - Langdale Horseshoe
Join us for a thrilling day exploring the stunning Great Langdale Valley, where our qualified guide will lead you through majestic mountains...
Old Dungeon Ghyll Car Park, Great Langdal, LA22 9JU
7 Jun
Langdale Ghyll Weekend ** SOLD OUT **
Langdale
Event Details
8 Jun
Lake District Ultra Challenge 10K
Ambleside
Event Details
8 Jun
Lake District Ultra Challenge 10K
New 10 km looped route with a start/finish at Ambleside.
The fabulous route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning...
Ambleside
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12 Jun
Waterfalls, Quarries and Slate [Elterwater]
Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Event Details
12 Jun
Waterfalls, Quarries and Slate [Elterwater]
A National Park Volunteer-led guided, modrate walk that visits some of the most iconic Lakeland landmarks including Cathedral Cave and Slate...
Britannia Inn, Elterwater
28 Jun & more dates
Gin Cruises with Allswater Steamers
Pooley Bridge pier, Allswater
Event Details
28 Jun & more dates
Gin Cruises with Allswater Steamers
A special tasting with Chestnut House, focusing on a different local Gin Distillery for each event date. There will also be entertainment on...
Pooley Bridge pier, Allswater
19-20 Jul
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
Event Details
19-20 Jul
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival
- 3 Bars, Gin Bar, Prosecco Bar, Street Food and Live Music
- 70 + Guest Keg & Cask Beers
Join us at Hawkshead Brewery from noon 'til late.
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
27 Jul
Kendal Family Festival
Kendal Town Centre
Event Details
27 Jul
Kendal Family Festival
Presented by Kendal BID, come join us for a fun and exciting family-friendly festival, 9am-5pm.
Kendal Town Centre
1 Aug
Cartmel Show
Cartmel, Cumbria
Event Details
1 Aug
Cartmel Show
A fantastic day out for all the family, with so many things to keep your family occupied.
Details coming soon
Cartmel, Cumbria
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1 Aug
Forage & Feast in Ambleside
Ambleside , LA22 0DB
Event Details
1 Aug
Forage & Feast in Ambleside
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic with Alpkit in Ambleside, 11am-4p...
Ambleside , LA22 0DB
28-29 Sep
Taste Cumbria Cockermouth
Cockermouth
Event Details
28-29 Sep
Taste Cumbria Cockermouth
Cumbria’s flagship festival in Cockermouth.
A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors the chance to eat, drink, shop and ...
Cockermouth
Oct - Nov TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Event Details
Oct - Nov TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Awaiting details via Muncastr Castle's website.
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Oct - Nov TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
Event Details
Oct - Nov TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Awaiting details.
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
Nov TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
TBA
Event Details
Nov TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
Awaiting details.
TBA
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tba Feb
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Event Details
tba Feb
Spectacular Light & Sound Show
Event Details
tba Mar
Moonlit Sing at Whinlatter Forest Park
Event Details
tba Mar
Friday Night Live at the Coro, Ulverston
Event Details
18 Mar
Forty Farms Outdoor Exhibition Trail
Kendal
Event Details
18 Mar
Forty Farms Outdoor Exhibition Trail
A unique outdoor exhibition for the whole family, based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the Year, Amy Bat...
Kendal
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