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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 […]
The countdown is on for the new Glow Trail event at Lowther Castle & Gardens to support hospice care
The countdown is on for the new Glow Trail event at Lowther Castle & Gardens to support hospice care Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw are inviting the community to come together for their brand-new fundraising event, Glow Trail! The final date for signing up has been announced as 31st August 2026 – that’s just 6 […]
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is expecting a summer boost thanks to The Beacon’s Carboniferous Monsters exhibition, which opens on 18 July and with the government slashing VAT on family tickets for visitor attractions, this means there’s never been a better time to […]
THERE’S MORE TO MUNCASTER: A packed programme of events offering something for everyone
THERE’S MORE TO MUNCASTER Muncaster Castle may be mixing it up but fun features in every event. by Danni Murphy If you’re looking for unforgettable days out this summer, Muncaster Castle has a packed programme of events offering something for everyone. From live music and country festivals to obstacle races and creative workshops, there’s plenty […]
It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER AT THE BEACON It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities. by Danni Murphy From prehistoric cave art and pirate adventures to rocket launches, animal encounters and LEGO coding – all of the sessions are designed to be fun, educational and enjoyed by all ages. […]
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 […]
Step back in time this Summer with Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport
STEP BACK IN TIME THIS SUMMER History comes to life this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, with a packed programme of activities, guided tours and hands on experiences for visitors of all ages. by Danni Murphy Home to one of the UK’s finest collections of Roman artefacts, the museum is offering plenty of […]
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 […]
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 […]
