Whitehaven
FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT: What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer
FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer… by Danni Murphy Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Luckily, Cumbria is packed with fantastic attractions that combine fun, learning, adventure and history. Whether your children love planes, castles, pirates, art, museums or Roman soldiers, there’s something for everyone […]
Tags: AttractionscarlisleCumbriaDerwent Pencil Museumeventsfamily days outMaryportMuncaster Castleschool holidaysSenhouse Roman MuseumSolway Aviation MuseumsummerThe BeaconThe Rum StoryTullieWest CumbriaWhat's onWhitehaven
Comedy All Day, Football All Night: Rosehill’s West Coast Comedy Festival Offers the Perfect Way to Spend This Saturday
As England prepares for a 22:00 World Cup fixture on Saturday, West Cumbrian venue Rosehill thinks it has the perfect way for fans to enjoy the day before settling in for kick-off. West Coast Comedy Festival takes place this Saturday 11th July, with seven hours of comedy, music, food and drink before concluding with plenty […]
Make a Day of It: West Coast Comedy Festival Finishes in Time for England’s World Cup Kick-Off
Comedy fans and football supporters won’t have to choose between two great events this Saturday, as the West Coast Comedy Festival at Rosehill has timed its programme perfectly to finish ahead of England’s World Cup match. Taking place on Saturday 11 July, the festival runs from 2:00pm until approximately 9:00pm, giving visitors a full afternoon […]
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Second “Ronald Wilson Award for Music” presented at Carlisle Cathedral
The second presentation of The Ronald Wilson Award for Music took place on Trinity Sunday, 31 May 2026 at Carlisle Cathedral during Choral Evensong. This accolade – launched earlier in 2026 – celebratesthe qualities that underpin the life and leadership of a young chorister at Carlisle Cathedral. Developed collaboratively by the Cathedral clergy and the […]
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 […]
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WHAT’S ON: Upcoming community events you won’t want to miss in 2026!
WHAT’S ON Upcoming community events you won’t want to miss. by Danni Murphy From lively carnivals to music filled festivals, there is plenty happening in the coming months. Here is a round up of some fantastic local events to get in your diary; 16th May, 2026 Off To The Local – Whitehaven Kicking things off […]
Tags: Bitts Parkcarlislecockermouth liveentertainmenteventslive musicMaryport CarnivalOasishoff the pierOff to the localShow and TellSilloth GreenSolway HallWhat's onWhitehaven
WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL with EVERYONE HERE present: A Summer of Events
WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL with EVERYONE HERE present: A Summer of Events in Workington Party in the Park – 4th and 5th July, 2026 A Weekend of Music, Creativity and Community! Workington is set to come alive this summer as Party in the Park 2026 returns to Vulcan Park with an expanded programme of live music, […]
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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 […]
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Seaton Fest!!
Seaton Set for a Weekend of Music, Family Fun and Fundraising This May Bank Holiday Seaton is set to come together this May Bank Holiday weekend for a feel-good celebration of live music, family fun and community fundraising, with two back-to-back events taking place at Seaton Village Hall. On Saturday 2nd May, Seaton Fest 26 […]
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Egg-straordinary Easter Traditions… the Muncaster Way
This Easter, the team at Muncaster Castle has once again taken classic traditions and given them a distinctly Muncaster twist—and the fun isn’t over yet, with activities continuing this weekend (11–12 April). Eggs play a big part in many Easter traditions. But at Muncaster, simply finding them isn’t quite enough. Instead, families have been taking […]
