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The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August
The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August Following the success of a week of events in August 2025, the Muncaster Fringe returns this August, this time for a whole month! Proudly supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, The Muncaster Fringe 2026 is a […]
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE: The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music!
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music. by Danni Murphy As far as grassroots festivals go, Wild on the Wall has quietly built a reputation as one of Cumbria’s most welcoming weekends away. It doesn’t rely on huge headline acts or flashy attractions. Instead, it focuses […]
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers
PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers An exhibition takeover by Prism Arts Tullie Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle 18–26 July 2026 Free entry Prism Arts returns to Tullie this July with a vibrant exhibition takeover showcasing new work created over the past year by artists from Prism […]
Discovering the dreamy art of Monica Metsers!
DISCOVERING THE DREAMY ART OF MONICA METSERS Her work blends observation and memory – reimagining real places into dreamlike scenes. by Stephen Murphy Social media can be a glorious tool, especially for discovering local talent, be it artists, photographers, musicians, and so forth. It’s where we discover 95% of the creatives we then go on […]
A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON AT THE BEACON MUSEUM A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring. by Danni Murphy Visitors to the The Beacon Museum can look forward to a vibrant programme of exhibitions and family-friendly events throughout May and June, offering something for all ages. At the heart of the museum’s offering are […]
OAK & ELEPHANT ART EVENTS: Turning everyday moments into creative stories
OAK & ELEPHANT ART EVENTS Turning everyday moments into creative stories. by Danni Murphy I’d like to introduce Laura Rutter and her enterprise, Oak and Elephant Art Events. Looking to capture everyday memories and see things through a different light, she has started this business with a view of helping people to reconnect with the […]
IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026 – Sat 25 & Sun 26 April
IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026 The Imagine Festival for Everyone returns to Whitehaven town centre on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, from 11am to 5pm each day. This free, two-day festival celebrates creativity across West Cumbria, showcasing work developed by local communities in collaboration with artists, alongside new pieces created by […]
West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration: IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026
West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration …there’s something going on!!! IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April | 11am-5pm, Whitehaven Town Centre The Imagine Festival brings together artistic work by and for the people of West Cumbria, through the theme of togetherness. All ages and walks of life are represented, highlighting […]
