What's On in Cumbria

Spring Crafts at the Art Cart

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

Website: https://wordsworth.org.uk/event-directory/

Daily (Tues to Sat) 10am to 4pm in the Museum. Hands-on spring crafts at the Art Cart in the Museum. Inspired by the spring landscape and the poetry of William Wordsworth, families can create something...

Carlisle Farmers' Market

Venue: Carlisle Cathedral

Address: The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ

Website: https://carlislecathedral.org.uk/whats-on/#calendar

Supporting local artisan producers, crafters and artists Carlisle's monthly farmers' market can be found in the grounds of the Cathedral on the first Saturday every month, from 9am to 2pm.

Ford Park Car Show

Venue: Ford Park

Address: Ulverston, Ford Park Cres, Ulverston LA12 7JP

Website: https://www.ford-park.org.uk/event-details-registration/ford-park-car-show-2

11am to 4pm. Get ready for a fantastic day out in May as Ford Park hosts a Classic & Exotic Car Show, bringing together an eye-catching mix of vintage favourites, rare beauties, and impressive bikes. Stroll...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: The Coro

Address: County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ

Website: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/sleeping-beauty/

7pm. Presented by Furness Youth Theatre, Ulverston’s multi-award-winning young actors’ company invites you to join them as they enter a world of mystery and enchantment in this fresh and vibrant adaptation...

The Fell Pony Society - Stallion & Colt Show

Venue: Dalemain

Address: Penrith CA11 0HB

Website: https://www.dalemain.com/events/fell-pony-show-stallion

10am to 4pm. The Fell Pony Society's aim is to foster and keep pure the old breed of pony which has roamed the northern fells for years and to circulate knowledge and general information about the pony...

Mini Trek Windermere

Venue: Zip World

Address: Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, LA23 1LJ

Website: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/adventures/mini-trek-windermere

A treetop high-ropes course for the adventurous. Zips, floating platforms, rope bridges… there’ll be plenty for them to get stuck into whilst surrounded by nature. Get them up, out and moving on this...

Tent Club

Venue: Rosehill

Address: Moresby, Whitehaven, CA28 6SE

Website: https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/tent-club

3.30pm. Welcome to Tent Club! Here, you can build the most elaborate den you can imagine, create a revolutionary masterpiece, all while making new friends. Tent Club is your space to explore new ideas,...

Little Wanderers - Botanical Bits and Bobs

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Dove Cottage, Grasmere, LA22 9SH

Website: https://wordsworth.org.uk/event-directory/

These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry,...

Decopatch

Venue: Rheged

Address: Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ

Website: https://rheged.com/event/decopatch-4/?date=20260516

We are delighted to introduce our brand new Décopatch workshop. With a selection of items to choose from ranging from farm animals, unicorns, masks, letters and more plus beautifully designed paper just...

Dino Day

Venue: Barrow Town Centre

Address: Barrow-In-Furness LA14 2LG

Website: https://barrowbid.co.uk/dino-day/

10am to 4pm. Barrow Town Centre will be transformed into a prehistoric playground for our dinosaur guests, including the return of some fan favourites. A thrilling, family-friendly event, Dino Day is host...

Harrington Hermit Crabs Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Harrington Marina

Address: Quay Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5QL

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-05-16-harrington-hermit-crabs-wildlife-watch-group

10.30am to12pm. 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, getting first-hand natural experiences with CWT...

MUDFest 2026

Venue: Ford Park

Address: Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston LA12 7JP

Website: https://www.mud-fest.co.uk/

We're bursting with excitement as we invite 60 talented potters and ceramic artists to Ford Park for MUDFest 2026! The festival will feature stunning functional pottery and intricate sculptures, offering...

Archery

Venue: Talkin Adventures

Address: Talkin Tarn, Tarn Road, Brampton, Carlisle, CA8 1HN

Website: https://www.independentadventure.co.uk/clubs

Join us for an Archery beginner class for adults and kids from 9 years and up. Learn to shoot a bow and arrow at Talkin Tarn near Carlisle. If you would prefer a private session, these can be arranged...

Kayaking Experience

Venue: Talkin Adventures

Address: Talkin Tarn, Tarn Road, Brampton, Carlisle, CA8 1HN

Website: https://www.independentadventure.co.uk/clubs

Enjoy an introductory taster session with our experienced, professional instructor on a Sit on Top Kayak. These are open sessions, meaning that there may be other people on your session who you do not...

Little Wanderers - A Spirit in the Woods

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Dove Cottage, Grasmere, LA22 9SH

Website: https://wordsworth.org.uk/event-directory/

These early-years sessions are designed to encourage your little ones to be creative and playful. Each themed morning is a mixture of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry,...

Stories in the Dust

Venue: Beggar’s Theatre

Address: Market Square, Millom, LA18 4HZ

Website: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/stories-in-the-dust/

6pm. By Anna Harriott and Iona Fleur Sheppard. The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they’ve built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories...

Medieval Muncaster Festival

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Address: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

Website: https://www.muncaster.co.uk/medievalmuncaster

Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive! Each year, Muncaster invites you to step into the past and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Medieval era....

The Jungle Book

Venue: The Coro

Address: County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ

Website: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/the-jungle-book/

2.30pm. Swing into the jungle and join Mowgli and friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys led by King Louie in this enchanting new musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s...

Young Rangers

Venue: Staveley Woodlands

Address: Hall Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9QT

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-05-23-young-rangers

9.30am 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,...

Ocean Art Adventure: Crafts, Games & Sea Art

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...

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

Venue: Rheged

Address: Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ

Website: https://rheged.com/event/the-mystery-of-the-pirate-lagoon-ragged-edge-theatre/

2.30pm. A comic radio play presented live on stage. What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the...

Play Trail

Venue: Whitehaven Coast

Address: Haig Pit Car Park, Solway Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9BG

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/whitehaven-coast/events/0e45b0c9-4086-4f21-844e-cd3bf81fd56d?origin=search

12 to 4pm. We will be setting up games and sporting equipment on the grassy seaside fields on the Whitehaven Coast for all to enjoy. If you've never picked up a badminton racket or played a game of volleyball,...

So you think you've got it bad? A kid's life in Ancient Rome

Venue: Tullie

Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/so-you-think-youve-got-it-bad-a-kids-life-in-ancient-rome/https://tullie.org.uk/events/so-you-think-youve-got-it-bad-a-kids-life-in-ancient-rome/

1pm. Award winning Children’s Author Chae Strathie will share a hilarious look at children’s lives in Ancient Rome. Would you like to wash your clothes in wee, snack on dormice or fight in gladiatorial...

Toto Kerblammo!

Venue: Theatre by the Lake

Address: Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

Website: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/toto-kerblammo/

See with your ears…Poor Effy. Sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a block that won’t allow dogs. What’s a girl to do? She smuggles her furry friend in, of course. Keeps him under a blanket. Feeds...

SumArt To Do - Junk Modelling

Venue: Rosehill

Address: Moresby, Whitehaven, CA28 6SE

Website: https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sumart-to-do-junk-modelling

1pm. Join Handpicked Productions for a relaxed, hands-on creative session where we turn everyday throwaway materials into something amazing. Using card, packaging, string, paper straws, recycled bits and...

Killington Sports

Venue: Beckside Farm

Address: Killington, Carnforth, LA6 2EY

Website: https://www.killingtonsports.org.uk/

6pm. A traditional old English Sports event for all ages. Events include fell race, tyre race, 100 yards, 200 yards, 400 yards, sack race, potato race, 3-legged race, wrestling, bike race, pillow fight,...

Once Upon A Fairytale

Venue: Theatre by the Lake

Address: Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

Website: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/once-upon-a-fairytale/

Goldilocks is missing and we need your help to find her. A magical adventure through some of the world’s most loved fairytales, where every page comes to life. Along the way, you’ll meet familiar faces...

Parton Porpoises Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Parton Beach

Address: Parton, Near Whitehaven, CA28 6NY

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-05-30-parton-porpoises-wildlife-watch-group

10.30am to12pm. 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, getting first-hand natural experiences with CWT...

Pet Encounter

Venue: Beacon Museum

Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY

Website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/whats-on/pet-encounters-2/

Embark on an unforgettable Pet Encounter Experience where you can meet, greet and interact with some of the most adorable and fascinating animals. This hands-on adventure is perfect for animal lovers of...

Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Maryport Harbour

Address: Maryport Harbour, Maryport, Cumbria

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-06-05-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, getting first-hand natural experiences with CWT staff...

Cumberland Show

Venue: The Showfield

Address: Warwick on Eden, CA4 8PE

Website: https://www.cumberlandshow.co.uk/

A family-friendly agricultural event combining traditional competitions with modern attractions, including livestock judging, crafts, food stalls, and entertainment. The Main Ring is action-packed with...

Grange Goshawks Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Foulshaw Moss

Address: Off the A590, Near Witherslack, Cumbria, LA11 6SN

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-06-07-grange-goshawks-wildlife-watch-group

10am to 12pm. Wildlife watch is a fantastic monthly nature-based youth group for young people aged 4 to 11 years. These sessions are a mix of taking action for our local nature, crafting, and having some...

Dragon Boat Festival Workshop

Venue: Beacon Museum

Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY

Website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/whats-on/beakid/

In this themed workshop, we’ll explore the Dragon Boat Festival through storytelling and games, learning why it’s celebrated and the legends of Qu Yuan. You’ll also create your own personalised kite...

Deemon Performance Academy – Curtain Up!

Venue: The Coro

Address: County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ

Website: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/deemon-performance-academy-curtain-up/

7pm. Spectacular musical theatre showcase from some of the most talented performers in the Furness area. Tickets £13, doors open at 6.15pm and there is a 20-minute interval.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: The Coro

Address: County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ

Website: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-2/

A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr. Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The...

Gaby Gulliver’s Travels

Venue: Heron Theatre

Address: Stanley Street, Milnthorpe, LA7 7AS

Website: https://theherontheatre.com/whats-on/gaby-gullivers-travels/

A family shadow theatre show for adults and children. Indigo Moon Theatre celebrates the 2026 tricentennial of the publishing of Jonathan Swift’s famous story. Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver,...

Matilda's Tea Party & Family Film Screening

Venue: Rosehill

Address: Moresby, Whitehaven, CA28 6SE

Website: https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/matildas-tea-party-family-film-screening

12pm. Step into the whimsical world of Matilda with a magical family-friendly tea party and film screening! Join us at Rosehill for a themed tea party inspired by Roald Dahl’s cheeky, book-loving heroine....

Make + Create Sundays

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....

Zog

Venue: The Sands Centre

Address: Carlisle, CA1 1JQ

Website: https://betterboxoffice.co.uk/the-sands-centre/whats-on/zog

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons...

Party in the Park

Venue: Vulcan Park

Address: 14 Park Ln, Workington CA14 2QA

Website: https://www.facebook.com/workingtontowncouncil/posts/1330402369233014/

Join us as we take over Vulcan Park with live music, performances, fun activities, food stall and excitement. Follow “Workington Town Council” on Facebook to stay up to date.

Skelton Show

Venue: Old Park

Address: Hutton in the Forest near Penrith, CA11 9TH

Website: https://www.skeltonshow.com/

A great family day out in a picturesque location. Skelton Show has been running since the late 1800’s and grown from a small local show held in the village to one of the major agricultural shows in Cumbria....

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