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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 […]
Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer
Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer Visitors to The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven are invited to step back in time this summer as a major national touring exhibition, Carboniferous Monsters, arrives from 18 July to 11 October. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Carboniferous period, around 300 […]
Taste of the Sea Food Festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
MARYPORT… TUCK IN! The Taste Cumbria festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026. by Suzanne Elsworth Maryport will host another Taste Cumbria food festival this Summer and it promises to be another mouth-watering treat for locals and visitors alike. The event will take place across two sites again, the Harbourside Event Space, […]
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 […]
A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves
CHARITY ROCKS! A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves and raising awareness of CDKL5. by Danni Murphy A day of live music in Whitehaven this September will do far more than showcase some of Cumbria’s best rock bands. Every ticket sold will help support two worthy local causes, […]
Light the way at Lowther Castle, in aid of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw!
LIGHT THE WAY AT LOWTHER CASTLE Join Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw this September for a magical evening walk. by Danni Murphy Glow Trail at Lowther Castle & Gardens Saturday 12th September, 2026 Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, are inviting the community to come together for Glow Trail, a magical new fundraising […]
