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August 2018
Gosforth Show Returns This Month
Taking place on Saturday 18 August, the annual Gosforth Show is a celebration of local culture, livestock and tradition in West Cumbria. Despite the weather, the first ever show, held in 1876 attracted visitors from all over the local area. Today the event is still renowned for its traditional livestock and agricultural classes, but continues to evolve with exciting new additions each year. For 2018 the Xtreme Stunt Team takes centre stage, entertaining showgoers in the main ring with one…
Find out more »Prosecco And Gin Festival Comes To Carlisle’s Old Fire Station
Lovers of prosecco and gin can come together to enjoy their favourite tipples in style as the first touring prosecco and gin festival comes to Carlisle. *STRICTLY OVER 18's ONLY* ID may be required. The Prosecco and Gin festival will be touring the UK throughout 2018, and we are thrilled to be coming to Carlisle this summer. The Carlisle leg of the tour will take place at the at the Old Fire Station on Saturday 18th August, making this event…
Find out more »Solfest 2018 โ Here comes the Sun!
Bringing family fun, great music and a wonderful atmosphere, Cumbria’s favourite music and arts festival, Solfest is back this summer, and ready to thrill yet again. Set up and run by local volunteers passionate about music and people, Solfest has evolved continually since its inception in 2003, transitioning from a local shindig, into one of the best loved of the UK’s independent festivals. As is a family friendly festival, Solfest prides itself on its eclectic mix of music and activities, so there…
Find out more »Get Ready For Gosforth Beer Festival This Weekend
One of Cumbria’s premier venues is gearing up for its annual Beer Festival. The bank holiday weekend looks set to be one of the biggest, busiest and best weekends on the Gosforth Hall calendar, with attendees expected to arrive from far and wide to enjoy a selection of guest ales, barbecued food and live music in splendrous surroundings. The restaurant will also be open for those who want to experience a famous Gosforth Hall Inn Pie. In addition to a…
Find out more »September 2018
All The Fun Of The Crab Fair In Historic Egremont
One of the UK’s most historic events, Egremont Crab Fair, makes a welcome return on Friday 14 - Saturday 15 September. Egremont Crab Fair dates back to 1267, and has been held almost continuously since then, except for unavoidable interruptions during the War years. It is believed the fair began after the Lord of Egremont started a tradition of giving away crab apples to the residents of the town. This tradition continues even in modern times with the Parade of…
Find out more »May 2019
Big Country comes to Lake Country
Set in some of the finest lakeland scenery the Keswick Mountain Festival is a celebration of the great outdoors as well as a chance for enthusiasts to meet their endurance idols. However the festival - that runs from Thursday 16 May until Sunday 19 May - is much more than that. Launched in 2007, Keswick Mountain Festival has grown into one of the UK’s best-loved outdoor festivals. It superbly delivers a unique mix of live music, sporting events, outdoor adventures,…
Find out more »June 2019
Beer Festival goes from strength to strength…
Egremont Beer Festival, Egremont Rugby Union Club 14 - 15 June The Egremont Rugby Union Club Beer Festival goes from strength to strength, it’s now one of the most highly anticipated dates on the summer calendar. After last year's record breaking event organiser John Nolan said: “It just keeps getting better and better. The support of the local community is growing every year for this friendly event.” Featuring music from Don McKay, Mojo Rising and the Indica Gallery there’s plenty for…
Find out more »January 2020
The Rat Pack: Chinese New Year at Tullie House
The Rat Pack: Chinese New Year at Tullie House Saturday 25th January 10.00am – 5.00pm Families will get a taste of Chinese culture as part of the Chinese New Year celebration taking place at Tullie House Museum and Carlisle City Centre. This Saturday 25 January, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is marking the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Rat with a day of celebrations. Between 10.00am – 4.00pm, there will be a wealth of entertainment for all…
Find out more »February 2020
Keswick Film Festival
Keswick Film Festival 27 Feb - 1 March. The Keswick Film Festival runs from the 27th of February to the 1st of March and is delighted to screen the second performance of Ken Russell’s Dance of the Seven Veils. His biography of Richard Strauss was screened once in1970 before it was banned by the BBC and Ken’s wife, Elize, will be present. It’s anticipated the reaction will be a little less strident this time. The renovated Alhambra will look…
Find out more »March 2020
Words by the Water returns to the Theatre by the Lake
Words by the Water returns to the Theatre by the Lake from the 6 - 15 of March. Keswick will burst to life as spring approaches with big names, from print and film, heading to the Lake District town. A host of acclaimed authors will make their way to Keswick, although local Kerry Irving, may steal the show as he charts the life-changing events and companionship from Max the Miracle Dog. Other speakers include David Owen who will make sense…
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