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Carlisle Hawker Festival lineup revealed
Carlisle Hawker Festival lineup revealed Carlisle is set to welcome back the Hawker Festival – an open-air event packed with stalls and live music. The city centre event was held for the first-time last year. This year’s event will be held between Thursday 9 and Sunday 12 June and will feature street food, seating areas […]
Whitehaven Summer Fun in the Sun
Whitehaven Summer Fun in the Sun – With the light nights finally here and the sun shining brightly – we can finally start getting excited for the summer of 22! Whitehaven is gearing up for a fantastic summer of events – and it’s looking good! For the last couple of years, Whitehaven Town Council has […]
Spotlight on Workington
Spotlight on Workington. Teaming with brilliant businesses, friendly locals and steeped in a rich history, Workington is one of Cumbria’s most vibrant towns. There is so much going on in and around Workington this Summer making it the perfect place to visit. In-fact there has never been a better time to visit Workington. Whether you’re […]
Get busy at the Beacon
Get busy at the Beacon THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters. 2nd April – 11th September Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882. The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – […]
Shop at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity
Shop at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is a wonderful charity based in Carlisle. Founded in 1909 by Francis Cox who was campaigning for better working conditions for pit ponies. Today it has grown and expanded and the fantastic team now helps hundreds of animals year after year. In recent years they […]
Editors Pick May / June 2022
Editors Pick May / June 2022 THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters. Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882. The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and […]
Carlisle Hawker Festival Returns Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 June
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, the Carlisle Hawker Festival will return to the city centre this June. The event last year was just perfect all-round, the concept was to bring people back into the town centre and savour the flavour of traders from Carlisle and beyond. Outdoor seating was provided and […]
David Ford and Annie Dressner – Head to Staveley
David Ford and Annie Dressner – Head to Staveley 17th July – Put that date in your diary as David Ford and Annie Dressner are heading to Staveley Roundhouse for one night only as part of their ‘Summer Holiday Tour’. As part of their UK tour they will be playing predominantly in seaside towns, including […]
Cumbria’s Military Festival – Celebrating 90 years of Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life
Cumbria’s Military Festival – Celebrating 90 years of Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Founded in 1932, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life celebrates its 90th anniversary with a two-day festival at its home in Carlisle Castle this summer. The celebration takes place ovaer two days on Friday the 3rd & Saturday the 4th of June and […]
Sounds Of The Dawn Chorus Take Flight In Cumbria
Sounds Of The Dawn Chorus Take Flight In Cumbria The dawn chorus can be enjoyed in all its glory at a special event on the Cumbrian coast this spring. The Ravenglass estuary is the chosen location for this year’s Cumbrian Soundcamp, hosted by Barrow-based sound art and new music organisation, Full of Noises. They will […]
