What's On in Cumbria

Microworld

Venue: Windermere Jetty Museum

Address: Rayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 1BN

Website: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/whats-on/

10am to 4pm daily. A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds, and digital creatures, inspired by ecosystems found in nature. Immerse yourself in the Microworld and discover a space...

Santa's Secret Grotto

Venue: Honister Slate Mine

Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN

Website: https://honister.com/product/santas-grotto/

Join us on a magical journey to Santa’s Secret Grotto, an exclusive underground wonderland at Honister Slate Mine. Greeted by Santa’s chief Elf, Holly Sparklefoot, you’ll explore the mountain’s...

The Jungle Book

Venue: Theatre by the Lake

Address: Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

Website: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/the-jungle-book/

A high-flying adventure for all the family. Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends his boyhood days running wild with his wolf friends and hunting with the pack. But Mowgli finds himself...

Winter at Sizergh

Venue: Sizergh

Address: Sizergh, near Kendal, LA8 8DZ

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/events/01003d69-5436-40d4-95f4-745c9bf8082d

Wander through nature-themed light and sound installations, designed by local artists and inspired by Sizergh’s estate, and get closer to our winter wildlife. In the House, discover the intriguing...

Barrow Christmas Light Switch On

Venue: Town Square

Address: Barrow in Furness

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057341354153

3 to 6.30pm. Sponsored by Spirit Energy and in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council this year’s Christmas light switch-on will take place on Saturday 23rd November in the Town Square. To...

Magic Cabaret

Venue: Penruddock Village Hall

Address: Penruddock, CA11 0QU

Website: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/OXzYhnIsreRA

7pm. The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relic of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. Known throughout the world as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’,...

Lunch with The Grinch

Venue: The Swan Hotel & Spa

Address: Newby Bridge, LA12 8NB

Website: https://www.swanhotel.com/whats-on-at-the-swan/bonfire-night-2024/

Come one, come all, to The Swan Hotel’s lair, the Grinch himself will be waiting there! This holiday season, don’t be a fool, join us for a lunch that’s wickedly cool! For £20 a kid (and £25 per...

Santa's Secret Grotto

Venue: Honister Slate Mine

Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN

Website: https://honister.com/product/santas-grotto/

Join us on a magical journey to Santa’s Secret Grotto, an exclusive underground wonderland at Honister Slate Mine. Greeted by Santa’s chief Elf, Holly Sparklefoot, you’ll explore the mountain’s...

Winter at Sizergh

Venue: Sizergh

Address: Sizergh, near Kendal, LA8 8DZ

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/events/01003d69-5436-40d4-95f4-745c9bf8082d

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: Carnegie Theatre

Address: Finkle Street, Workington, CA14 2BD

Website: https://carnegietheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873642808

Maryport Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society are delighted to be presenting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Workington this Christmas. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious...

Hansel & Gretel

Venue: West Walls Theatre

Address: West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UB

Website: https://www.carlislegreenroom.uk/event/hansel-gretel/

Come and enjoy our traditional festive pantomime, following on from 2023’s Dick Whittington, our 2024 pantomime is sure to be a classic show of laughs, songs, slapstick, and audience participation. Our...

Christmas Festival and Light Switch On

Venue: Workington Town Centre

Website: https://www.visitworkington.co.uk/christmasfestival

Join us in Workington Town Centre on Saturday 30th November for another fun-filled, jam-packed day with quality entertainment for the whole family. From 11am to 5pm there will be live music, giant snow...

Christmas Light Switch On

Venue: Wigton Town Centre

Website: https://www.wigtontown.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzYrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQGmrT-1YrHC0gXKPvY2mxavLwuGV3Fi-rXXWgNT6A7Bw3_KzgdsShCMFA_aem_cgS67QC_R5APJKUgq23kbw

Join us for a magical time as we kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas Lights Switch On, on Saturday 30th November! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends for an unforgettable...

Paddington 2 (PG)

Venue: Rosehill theatre

Address: Moresby, Whitehaven, CA28 6SE

Website: https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/paddington-2-pg

Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop -- the...

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

Venue: Oak Tree Animals' Charity

Address: Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields, Carlisle, CA4 8JA

Website: https://www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk/events/42/291-Christmas-Carols-by-Candlelight-at-Oak-Tree.html

Celebrate the start of advent and remember your fur and feathered loved ones with a memorial candle. Join us for mulled wine, mince pies and merriment. Free Entry. Find out more at oaktreeanimals.org.uk....

Christmas Crafts

Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere

Address: Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/allan-bank-and-grasmere/christmas-at-allan-bank

Have a go at making your own decorations and cards. Aimed at families, the activities are self-led and drop-in and take place in the art room. Sunday 1 to Saturday 22 December, 10am to 3.30pm. Included...

Grange Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Foulshaw Moss

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

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-12-01-grange-wildlife-watch-group

10am to 12pm. Grange Wildlife Watch Group meets on the first Sunday of the month, for children up to 12 years old. This month we will be starting to feel festive at Foulshaw where we will be doing some...

Kendal Kingfishers Wildlife Watch Group – Christmas Crafts

Venue: Plumgarths

Address: Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-12-01-kendal-kingfishers-wildlife-watch-group-christmas-crafts

9.30 to 10.45am. For kids aged 6+. Come along this month as we will be making Christmas themed decorations/cards. Lots of fun and Christmas cheer will be had by all. Recommended donation £1.50 per child....

Keswick Victorian Fayre

Venue: Keswick Town Centre

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/866468795626621?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

From 10am. Lots of live entertainment from local talent acts. Charity stalls raising money for your favourite organisations. A fair for all the kids. Plus, the chance to meet Santa. To find our more follow...

Aladdin

Venue: Carnegie Theatre

Address: Finkle Street, Workington, CA14 2BD

Website: https://carnegietheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873647811

Made to Measure Productions returns to Workington Christmas with their brand-new magical comedy pantomime – Aladdin. Join us on the flying carpet ride of a lifetime as we soar through the clouds to Old...

The Santa Express

Venue: The Forum

Address: 28 Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 1HH

Website: https://www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/the-santa-express/

Jack Frost has kidnapped Santa, but fear not, the Christmas Fairy has jumped down from the tree and is about to take young Holly on board an adventure to the North Pole via The Santa Express where with...

Carlisle Cathedral Farmers' Market

Venue: Carlisle Cathedral

Address: The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA3 8TZ

Website: https://carlislecathedral.org.uk/farmers-market/

9am to 2pm. In the historic grounds of the Cathedral, you’ll find everything from homemade goodies to artisan crafts, charity stalls and gifts for all occasions. All the stallholders are local producers...

Drama Session For Kids

Venue: Keswick Alhambra Cinema

Address: St. Johns Street, Keswick, CA12 5AG

Website: https://keswickalhambra.co.uk/KeswickAlhambra.dll/Home

10 to 10.45am Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years’ experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the...

Festive Welly Walk at Whinlatter

Venue: Whinlatter Forest

Address: Whinlatter Pass, Keswick, CA12 5TW

Website: https://www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter-forest/venue/events-whinlatter?page=1

11am to 12pm. Get in the festive spirit with our fun Whinlatter Welly Walk! Suitable for all the family, our jolly rangers will lead you on a fun filled walk around the forest. Expect festive songs, a...

Meet Santa at Ford Park 2024

Venue: Ford Park

Address: Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/66367?

It's almost that festive time of year again. Santa will be coming to Ford Park to meet with the children in our walled garden! This year, the Walled Garden will be lit up with lights for a wonderful Christmas...

Tinsel

Venue: Theatre by the Lake

Address: Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

Website: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/tinsel/

Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. But to get to the top,...

Gosling Sike Wildlife Watch Group

Venue: Gosling Sike

Address: Houghton Road, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0LD

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-12-12-gosling-sike-wildlife-watch-group

5 to 6.30pm. Our wildlife group for 6- to 14-year-olds meets monthly at Gosling Sike for a variety of wildlife-themed activities, including nature walks, art and craft and conservation activities. Recommended...

Jack & the Beanstalk

Venue: Stanwix Park

Address: Greenrow, Silloth, CA7 4HH

Website: https://activitybookings.stanwixreservations.com/Activity.aspx?activityid=11

Stanwix Park proudly presents something new, fresh & exciting for this year’s Christmas event! A Giant Panto, Jack & the Beanstalk. Show times; Friday 6.30pm, Saturday 1pm and 6.30pm, Sunday 1pm. Doors...

Christmas at the Museum - Santa's Grotto

Venue: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/christmas-at-the-museum-santas-grotto/

Is that the sound of sleigh bells? Mr and Mrs Claus have parked up on the Rotunda and, with the help of the resident Tullie elves, have a whole weekend of festive fun planned. Our Christmas at the Museum...

Father Christmas Tea Party

Venue: Old Laundry Theatre

Address: Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX

Website: https://www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk/event/father-christmas-tea-party-2/2024-12-14/

Join us for a very special Father Christmas Tea Party in our amazing winter wonderland. We’ll be showing the Christmassy classic animation of The Snowman, serving a delicious festive afternoon tea...

Holker’s Christmas Grotto

Venue: Holker Hall & Gardens

Address: Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7PL

Website: https://www.holker.co.uk/whats_on/holkers-christmas-grotto-2/

Meet Father Christmas and the Elves at Holker Hall and discover the magic of Christmas. Receive a gift from Father Christmas by the roaring fire in the magical setting of Holker’s grand library. Take...

The Man Who Wanted To Be A Penguin

Venue: Brewery Arts

Address: 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE

Website: https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/the-man-who-wanted-to-be-a-penguin/

The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin is a lively show packed with puppets, acting, movement, songs, and audience engagement. With its blend of humour, catchy tunes, and captivating characters, it promises...

Mental Elf 5k Fun Run

Venue: Ford Park

Address: Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-elf-5k-fun-run-mind-in-furness-tickets-955557958577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get ready for a festive fun run at Mental Elf 2024 for Mind in Furness, happening in person at Ford Park, Ulverston on December 15th 2024! 10am to 1pm. Mind in Furness are pleased to be hosting their first...

The McDougalls : Fairytale Christmas Show

Venue: Theatre Royal

Address: Washington Street, Workington, CA14 3AW

Website: https://www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk/the-mcdougalls-fairytale-christmas-show/

Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company presents their spectacular new winter show for 2024! Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit for a musical extravaganza...

Santa’s Christmas Cracker

Venue: Old Laundry Theatre

Address: Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX

Website: https://www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk/event/santas-christmas-cracker/2024-12-20/

The show where every child gets a present from Santa. It really is the most wonderful time of the year, so it’s no surprise that everyone at the North Pole is super-excited as Christmas draws near....

Georgian Christmas

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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

What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Georgian Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth’s gingerbread...

The Great Baldini presents The Christmas Family Magic Show

Venue: Old Laundry Theatre

Address: Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX

Website: https://www.hop-skip-jump.com/event/the-great-baldini-presents-the-family-magic-show/2024-12-28/1/

11am. The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relic of the music halls, a theatrical performer of the old school. Known worldwide as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’,...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Rheged

Address: Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ

Website: https://rheged.com/event/the-little-mermaid-christmas-live-pantomime/?date=20241229

Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies! Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful...

Family Stargazing Evening at Fell Foot

Venue: Fell Foot

Address: Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NN

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/fell-foot/events/1a416d77-938d-45b1-9db7-96437f943837

Join us for a family-friendly evening learning about the universe and stargazing on the shores of Windermere. Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle...

Mischief And Mystery In Moomin Valley

Venue: Brewery Arts

Address: 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE

Website: https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mischief-and-mystery-in-moominvalley/

11am and 2pm. Discover the world of the Moomins where anything is possible. Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives,...