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Ocean Art Adventure: Crafts, Games & Sea Art
25th-29th May 2029
Venue: Beacon Museum
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY
Website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/whats-on/beakid/
Join us this May for a fun and creative hands-on session exploring the impact of plastic pollution and how we can protect our seas. Learn about marine pollution, create a driftwood fish mobile, make a...
Foxy’s Adventure Golf
6th July-7th September 2026
Venue: Foxy's Adventure Golf
Address: Penrith Golf Hub, Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DR
Website: https://foxysadventuregolf.co.uk/
Step into a world of excitement and adventure at Foxy’s 18-Hole Adventure Golf, where fun knows no bounds and every swing brings new thrills! Embark on an unforgettable journey through challenging obstacles...
Pets to Page: The Tale of Two Bad Mice
6th July-7th September 2026
Venue: Hill Top and Hawkshead
Address: Near Sawrey, LA22 0LF
10am to 5pm. Explore how Beatrix drew inspiration for her tales from the pets and people in her life. Beatrix’s manuscript for 'The Tale of Two Bad Mice' (1904), her sketches, finalised artworks and...
Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit
18th July-30th August 2026
Venue: The Victoria Wood Theatre
Address: Crag Brow, Windermere, LA23 3BX
Website: https://worldofbeatrixpotter.com/events/happy-birthday-peter-rabbit
A hippity-hoppity musical adventure for the whole family. Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a delightful musical spectacular! With beautiful puppets...
Summer of Play Teddy bears picnic
19th July-26th August 2026
Venue: Wordsworth House and Garden
Address: Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9RX
10.30am to 3.30pm. Borrow a picnic set, bring along your favourite toy and snacks, and find the perfect picnic spot in our hidden walled garden, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy time in nature, so bring...
Summer of Play Trail
21st July-19th August 2026
Venue: Whitehaven Coast
Address: Haig Pit Car Park, Solway Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9BG
12 to 4pm. Bring the whole family and join in a free and easy day of fun with balance bikes, volleyball, badminton, sack races and more. Why not bring a picnic and enjoy the views or take a walk through...
Pet Encounter – Amazon
6th August 2026
Venue: Beacon Museum
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY
Website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/whats-on/pet-encounter-amazon/
11AM, 1PM, 3PM. Discover the wonders of the Amazon in this up-close animal encounter! From curious frogs to colourful insects, discover the secret stars of the rainforest. Embark on an unforgettable Pet...
Family Automata Workshops
7th August 2026
Venue: Tullie
Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/family-automata-workshops/
10 to 11.30am. Dive a little deeper into the playful world of automata with this family workshop designed especially to give you the time, space and materials to really get creative. Learn a little more...
Family Fun Day
8th August 2026
Venue: Penrith Town Centre
Website: https://www.facebook.com/penrithcumbria
10am to 4pm. As part of the Summer Saturday series of events, come along to our FREE Family Funday. More details as they’re released, follow Discover Penrith on Facebook to keep up to date.
Ford Park Birthday Bash
8th August 2026
Venue: Ford Park
Address: Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston LA12 7JP
Website: https://www.ford-park.org.uk/event-details-registration/ford-park-birthday-bash
12 to 8pm. This August we’re throwing a Birthday Bash as the Ford Park Community Group turns 25. We’re celebrating 25 years of keeping Ford Park as a charity-run community park, and we’d love you...
Penrith Comic Con
9th August 2026
Venue: Penrith Leisure Centre
Address: Southend Road, Penrith, CA11 8JH
Website: https://www.bolt-events.com/penrith-comic-con
A super fun family friendly event full of all things film, tv, comic con and toys, including loads of people in costume and much much more! Open 11am to 4pm. Come and spend the day immersed in Comic Con...
Mains Farm Music Festival 2026
14th-15th August 2026
Venue: Mains Farm Caravan Site
Address: Mains Farm, Kirkoswald, Penrith, CA10 1DH
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mainsfarmmusicfestival/
Mains Farm Music Festival will be back for 2026 and it’s going to be bigger than ever! The festival is very much a feel-good family vibe with live music, entertainment with food and drink supplied by...
Family Soundbath & Yoga
15th August 2026
Venue: Tullie
Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/family-soundbath-and-yoga-with-megan-from-activate-yoga/
Join Megan from Activate Yoga for a fun, relaxing experience for all ages, this family-friendly session blends 30 minutes of gentle yoga with 30 minutes of soothing sound healing. Designed for both adults...
Pinocchio
19th August 2026
Venue: Lowther Castle
Address: Penrith, CA10 2HH
Website: https://www.ticketsource.com/illyria/t-njjoklz
5.30pm. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement...
Penrith Streetfood Saturday
22nd August 2026
Venue: Penrith Town Centre
Website: https://www.facebook.com/penrithcumbria
11am to 5pm. This is the second of our Streetfood Saturdays over the summer. Come along and enjoy fantastic food.
Make and Play: Fairytales
25th August 2026
Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere
Address: Dove Cottage, Grasmere, LA22 9SH
Website: https://wordsworth.org.uk/event-directory/
Explore the enchanted woods with William and Dorothy Wordsworth and get involved with crafts, printing and creative writing. Make a treasure map, build a pop-up world, tell a story with shadow puppets,...
Dinosaur Day
29th August 2026
Venue: Penrith Town Centre
Website: https://www.facebook.com/penrithcumbria
10am to 4pm. The dinosaurs are back! Penrith BID are delighted to be bringing back Dinosaur Day again this year, even bigger and better. Follow Discover Penrith for more details as they’re released.
Silloth Carnival
30th-31st August 2026
Venue: Silloth Green
Website: https://www.facebook.com/sillothcarnival/
This annual event is open 11am to 5pm both days. Attractions include a funfair, craft and food stalls, live music, kids’ entertainment, face painting, a dog show on Sunday and much more. The carnival...
Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch Group
4th September 2026
Venue: Maryport Harbour
Address: Maryport, Cumbria
Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-09-04-maryport-mussels-wildlife-watch-group
4 to 5.30pm. Wildlife Watch is an inspiring group for 5–15-year-olds. They will get out onto the beach and into the forests, to experiencing nature and getting first-hand natural experiences with CWT...
Foxy’s Adventure Golf
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Foxy's Adventure Golf
Address: Penrith Golf Hub, Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DR
Website: https://foxysadventuregolf.co.uk/
Step into a world of excitement and adventure at Foxy’s 18-Hole Adventure Golf, where fun knows no bounds and every swing brings new thrills! Embark on an unforgettable journey through challenging obstacles...
Keswick Spy Mission Treasure Trail
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Keswick Town Centre
Address: Keswick
Website: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-keswick-cumbria
The peaceful town of Keswick is under threat! Shady genius Dr Leadfinger has hatched a scheme to destroy the Graphite Mine that supplies the local Pencil Museum. His plans may seem sketchy, but our finest...
Mine tours
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Honister Slate Mine
Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN
Website: https://honister.com/product/mine-tours/
Discover England’s Last Working Slate Mine with Honister’s Guided Mine Tour. Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, this unique, all-weather experience takes you deep into the historic tunnels...
Stoked Watersports
7th September-3rd October 2026
Venue: Fell Foot
Address: Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NN
10am to 5.30pm daily. Stoked Watersports run kayak, paddleboard and rowboat hourly hire sessions at the park, these are ideal for beginners. For more experienced paddlers they have a SUP pick up and go...
The Infinity Bridge
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Honister Slate Mine
Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN
Website: https://honister.com/product/infinity-bridge/
Honister’s Award-Winning Infinity Bridge offers a breathtaking experience, suspending you 1,000ft above the stunning Borrowdale Valley. Providing unmatched views of the Lake District’s beauty, this...
Threlkeld Quarry Railway
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
Address: Threlkeld Quarry, Threlkeld, CA12 4TT
Website: https://www.threlkeldquarryandminingmuseum.co.uk/the-railway/
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is 4 miles from Keswick where a narrow-gauge railway runs half a mile into the Quarry. While an in-depth museum on mines and quarries has lots of vintage excavators -...
Via Ferrata Classic
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Honister Slate Mine
Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN
Website: https://honister.com/product/via-ferrata-classic/
Welcome to the home of the UK’s original and most renowned Via Ferrata experience, nestled in the picturesque Lake District mountains. This classic adventure offers an ideal starting point for those...
Wonder World: Earth' Children's Trail
7th September-12th October 2026
Venue: Sizergh
Address: near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ
10.30am to 4.30pm daily. Discover what's going on underground on this fun family trail, created in partnership with children's publisher Nosy Crow. Delve down into the muddy earth and you'll find a whole...
Heritage Open Day
12th September 2026
Venue: Heron Corn Mill
Address: Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ
Website: https://www.heronmill.org/
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which...
Ulverston Charter Free Family Fun Day
12th September 2026
Venue: Ulverston Town Center
Website: https://www.chooseulverston.co.uk/ulverston-charter-free-family-fun-day-2/
Annual celebration packed with events to celebrate the granting of the Town’s market charter in 1280. Find out more at ulverstoncouncil.org.uk.
WADAMS: Matilda JR
17th-19th September 2026
Venue: Carnegie Theatre
Address: Finkle Street, Workington, CA14 2BD
7.15pm Thursday & Friday, 6pm Saturday. From the group that brought you Frozen, The Wizard of Oz, and The Addams Family. WADAMS Next Generation are excited to be performing Matilda Jr, a family favourite...
Harrington Hermit Crabs Wildlife Watch Group
19th September 2026
Venue: Harrington Marina
Address: Quay Street, Workington, CA14 5QL
10.30am to 12pm. Wildlife Watch is an inspiring group for 5- to 15-year-olds. They will get out onto the beach and into the forests, to experiencing nature and getting first-hand natural experiences with...
Ulverston Lantern Festival
19th September 2026
Venue: Ulverston Town Center
This year Ulverston will once again come alive with a river of light that will start from four points around the town before converging on County Square to come together in a dazzling display. Processions...
Eskdale Show
26th September 2026
Venue: Eskdale
Website: https://www.eskdaleshow.co.uk/
The Eskdale Show is a traditional Lakeland event, established in the 1800s. While a significant part of the show focuses on competitions for the best Herdwick sheep, athletic events, and produce, it is...
Parton Porpoises Wildlife Watch Group
26th September 2026
Venue: Parton Beach
Address: Parton, Near Whitehaven, CA28 6NY
Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-09-26-parton-porpoises-wildlife-watch-group
10.30am to 12pm. Wildlife Watch is an inspiring group for 5- to 15-year-olds. They will get out onto the beach and into the forests, to experiencing nature and getting first-hand natural experiences with...
Young Rangers
26th September 2026
Venue: Staveley Woodlands
Address: Hall Lane, Staveley, LA8 9QT
Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-09-26-young-rangers
10am to 1.30pm. Join our monthly Young Ranger session, looking after Staveley Woodlands. These sessions are for young people aged 10 to 17 years. We take on all sorts of tasks, from walling to coppicing,...
Make + Create Sundays
27th September 2026
Venue: Tullie
Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/make-create-sundays/var/ri-9.l-L1/
Come along and get creative with us in our new monthly sessions. From now on, the fourth Sunday of the month is a Make + Create day. Enjoy our new City Hall Studio and try out some arty, crafty activities....
Stranger Folk Digital Adventure
1st-12th October 2026
Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere
Address: Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB
10am to 4pm daily. 'Stranger Folk', a magical new digital adventure played by mobile app, is haunting Allan Bank throughout October. As the spirit and human worlds collide, sneaky goblins, cunning beggars...
The World of the Whispering Wild
1st-12th October 2026
Venue: Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop
Address: Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS
10.30am to 4.30pm. The Whispering Wild is the creative studio of artist Lucy Pendrick, who uses watercolours and needlefelting to bring nature to life. With such a similar approach to Beatrix Potter, when...
A Brief Case of Crazy
2nd October 2026
Venue: The Victoria Wood Theatre
Address: Crag Brow, Windermere, LA23 3BX
Website: https://victoriawoodtheatre.com/whats-on/a-brief-case-of-crazy
7.30pm. Skedaddle Theatre & Shoddy Theatre in association with York Theatre Royal presents A Brief Case of Crazy. Inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, it’s a...
Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch Group
2nd October 2026
Venue: Maryport Harbour
Address: Maryport, Cumbria
Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-10-02-maryport-mussels-wildlife-watch-group
4 to 5pm. Join our monthly Young Ranger session, looking after Staveley Woodlands. These sessions are for young people aged 10 to 17 years. We take on all sorts of tasks, from walling to coppicing, fixing...
Dinosaur World Live
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: The Sands Centre
Address: Carlisle, CA1 1JQ
Website: https://betterboxoffice.co.uk/the-sands-centre/whats-on/dinosaur-world-live
11am & 2pm. Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories...
WAOS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
14th-17th October 2026
Venue: Carnegie Theatre
Address: Finkle Street, Workington, CA14 2BD
7.15pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 2pm & 6.30pm Saturday. From the society that brought you Come From Away and West Side Story, Workington Amateur Operatic Society continue their 120th Anniversary Celebrations...
The Gruffalo
20th-21st October 2026
Venue: The Coro
Address: County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ
Website: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/the-gruffalo/
1.30 & 4.30pm Tuesday, 10.30am & 1.30pm Wednesday. Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating...