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Krankenhaus Festival – The Best of Contemporary Music and Culture Returns to Muncaster
Krankenhaus Festival – The Best of Contemporary Music and Culture Returns to Muncaster Krankenhaus Festival returns to Muncaster this August bank holiday weekend (28 – 30 August). Krankenhaus is a truly unique festival, where rock music meets the highest rocks in England. Attendees can experience the best of contemporary, alternative music and culture in the […]
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It’s Show Time: Your Guide to Cumbria’s Agricultural Shows in 2026
IT’S SHOW TIME! Tradition, community and an all round great day out! by Danni Murphy Agricultural shows are about far more than cattle rings and sheep pens. Across Cumbria each summer, these events bring together farming, community, tradition, and entertainment in a way few other occasions can. Visitors can expect to see an incredible variety […]
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The Cumbrian Boerewors Co. Reign Supreme in Record-Breaking Weekend at Muncaster Sausage Festival
The Cumbrian Boerewors Co. Reign Supreme in Record-Breaking Weekend at Muncaster Sausage Festival The Bank Holiday weekend saw the return of Muncaster’s annual Sausage Festival and it was bigger and better than ever! Records were broken across the board as almost 4000 visitors got involved in three days of sizzling sausage shenanigans. Vistors enjoyed three […]
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FESTIVALS: Cumbria is alive with a vibrant array of small, independent festivals!
FESTIVALS Festival season is around the corner, and Cumbria is alive with a vibrant array of small, independent festivals scattered across the county. by Danni Murphy From family-friendly celebrations to community-driven events, there’s something for everyone. These festivals not only offer great vibes and a break from the rat race of everyday life, but they […]
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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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Two of Whitehaven’s best events have collaborated to bring one huge celebration to the harbourside this year!
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER Two of Whitehaven’s best events have collaborated to bring one huge celebration to the harbourside this year! by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender will bring a new and vibrant celebration to the town’s harbourside on 29th and 30th August 2026, uniting the much-loved Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside into one inclusive and […]
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Beloved children’s character to visit Carlisle museum this Easter
Beloved children’s character to visit Carlisle museum this Easter One of the world’s most recognisable illustrated characters, Miffy, is headed to Tullie in Carlisle for the Easter school holidays. From 28 March -12 April, families can enjoy a number of spring-themed activities centred around a museum trail leading to objects that have caught the little […]
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BUSSES, BIKES AND BOATS: There’s loads lined up for Whitehaven this year
BUSSES, BIKES AND BOATS There’s loads lined up for Whitehaven this year. by Danni Murphy This year, Whitehaven has an action-packed lineup of events that are guaranteed to get everyone’s engines revving and the whole town buzzing with excitement! From vintage vehicles to classic motorcycles and even the awe-inspiring return of a tall ship, there’s […]
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Wild on the Wall is back – bigger and better than ever – with a new date for the diary!
WILD ON THE WALL 2026 Wild on the Wall is back – bigger and better than ever – with a new date for the diary! by Danni Murphy This year Wild on the Wall returns, but their dates are slightly different to previous years. Wild on the Wall is gearing up to fill the hole […]
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Step into the past this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum’s Living History Days
Step into the past this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum’s Living History Days — part of an exciting programme of themed events in the holidays! by Danielle Murphy The Senhouse Roman Museum is thrilled to announce a series of engaging summer events, the Roman Living History Days, set to take place in July and August […]
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