Events Calendar
Whatever the time of year, the Lake District is home to a wide selection of fantastic events and festivals.
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
1 Feb
Grizedale Growl: East Side 5k/1k. Up to 2 dogs per entrant
Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ
Event Details
1 Feb
Grizedale Growl: East Side 5k/1k. Up to 2 dogs per entrant
Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ
2 Feb
Loughrigg Silverhow
Under Loughrigg Road by Rothay Park
Event Details
15-21 Mar
South Cumbria Music Festival
Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston
Event Details
15-21 Mar
South Cumbria Music Festival
47th Festival at the Coronation Hall. Visit Event Website.
Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston
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
21 May
TBC
Carlisle Sands Centre, Cumbria CA1 1JQ
21 May
TBC
Carlisle Sands Centre, Cumbria CA1 1JQ
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
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
30 May onwards
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston
Event Details
30 May onwards
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston International Music Festival is back for a new season of concerts in the heart of Ulverston. Internationally renowned pianist Anth...
Ulverston
Dates coming soon
Medieval Muncaster
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
Event Details
Dates coming soon
Medieval Muncaster
Enjoy a fun day out with the whole family with local sausage maker stalls, food & drinks, kids activities, sausage dog competition and more....
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
TBA
Lake District Classic & Performance Motor Show
TBA
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TBA Aug
Waterfalls, Quarries and Slate [Elterwater]
Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Event Details
TBA Aug
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
TBA
Ullwater Events 2025 - Dates & details coming soon
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival - Dates & details coming soon
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival - Dates & details coming soon
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
TBA
Kendal Family Festival
Kendal Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
Kendal Family Festival
Presented by Kendal BID, come join us for a fun and exciting family-friendly festival, 9am-5pm.
Kendal Town Centre
TBA
Cartmel Show
Cartmel, Cumbria
Event Details
TBA
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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TBA
Forage & Feast in Ambleside
Ambleside , LA22 0DB
Event Details
TBA
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
TBA
Taste Cumbria Cockermouth
Cockermouth
Event Details
TBA
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
TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Event Details
TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Awaiting details via Muncastr Castle's website.
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
Event Details
TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Awaiting details.
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
TBA
Event Details
TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
Awaiting details.
TBA
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TBA
Keswick Victorian Christmas Fair
Keswick Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
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
TBA
Big North Christmas Walk
Registration Required
Event Details
TBA
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
TBA
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
Hawkshead Town Square
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
10am until 4pm, followed by the Lantern Parade and Christmas Carols in the square.
Hawkshead Town Square
TBA
Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival
Cockermouth Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
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
TBA
Winter Wonderland at Hayes Garden World
Lake Rd, Ambleside LA22 0DW
Event Details
TBA
Winter Wonderland at Hayes Garden World
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 10am - 5:00pm
Lake Rd, Ambleside LA22 0DW
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