Cumbria, by the calendar
The Cumbrian Almanac
What is on, what is in season and when the light goes. Every event is checked and links to the organiser, where you can book or register.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Talk: Life Before 999
14:00 The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
The Ambleside Oral History Group shares first-hand stories of emergencies in the Lake District before modern 999 services, including mountain rescue memories. Organiser
Talk: The Seaton Priory Estate and the Pennington Family
18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Cumbria Archives senior archivist Rob Baxter tells the story of a little-known medieval nunnery near Bootle and how its lands passed to a branch of the Pennington family. Organiser
Thursday 1 October 2026
Tessa Bunney: What the Sea Decides to Give You
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
Photographs taken in Morecambe Bay working with local fishermen, in Tessa Bunney's first exhibition in Barrow. It closes on 4 October and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Organiser
The Brilliance of Birds
Rheged, Penrith · £3, children 16 and under free
Work by 57 UK artists celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds, in Rheged's gallery. It closes on 4 October. Organiser
Forage and Nibble with The Forage Box
11:00 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel · £40 adults, £22.50 children
A guided forage through Holker's parkland and gardens with The Forage Box, learning to identify wild ingredients and tasting nibbles made from them. It lasts about three hours, so wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Organiser
Tiddlers: Museum Explorer Group
13:00 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
A hands-on group for little ones with crafts, play and gallery exploration, with a different theme each month. It is designed for children from 18 months and younger children are welcome too. Organiser
Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show
16:30 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale · £13 adults, £8 children, family £35
A presentation and planetarium film about returning to the Moon, followed by a look at the observatory's meteorite collection, including lunar samples. Lasts about 1.5 hours. Organiser
The High Road to Dalton
18:30 Oxen Park Reading Room, Oxen Park · £5 suggested donation (cash)
Local historians trace the ancient High Road from Hawkshead to Dalton, a network of tracks linking Furness farmsteads since the 12th century. A Cumbria Wildlife Trust local group talk; the venue is wheelchair accessible. Organiser
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £18.00, £17 concessions, £16 under 26s
Sandra Oh plays the title role in Martin Crimp's version of Molière's comedy, screened from the National Theatre. Rated 15. Organiser
A Brief Case of Crazy
19:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £16, £12 under-26s
A wordless physical comedy of mime, clowning and puppetry about an awkward office worker, his boss and a troublesome briefcase. Also on the evening of 30 September. Organiser
Brockhole 125: The Story of Brockhole from the Gaddum Archives
19:30 Cartmel Village Hall, Cartmel · £3 visitors, free for members
Kevin Grice tells the story of Brockhole, now 125 years old, drawing on the Gaddum family archives. A Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society talk. Organiser
Early screening of The Chosen, season 6 episode 1
19:30 St John the Evangelist Church, Carlisle · Free
A free early showing of the opening episode of The Chosen season 6, with refreshments and discussion afterwards. Tickets are needed through TryBooking. Organiser
Interstellar: The Organ Concert
19:30 Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · £25, £20, £15
Roger Sayer, the organist on the Interstellar soundtrack, plays his arrangements of Hans Zimmer's score, opening with pieces from Holst's The Planets. His playing is projected on big screens and there is a Q&A afterwards. Organiser
Talk: The Penrith2Kendal Arc
19:30 Parkin Memorial Hall, Pooley Bridge · Free
Lee Schofield of the Lowther Farming Partnership talks about nature recovery between Penrith and Kendal, for the Friends of the Ullswater Way. Organiser
Friday 2 October 2026
Humphrey the Roman Boar Storytelling
Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport
Storytelling with Humphrey the Roman boar at the Senhouse Roman Museum. Organiser
Lakes International Comic Arts Festival
Brewery Arts and venues across Kendal, Kendal · Tickets via TryBooking, prices vary by event
Three days of comic art in Kendal with exhibitions, talks, live drawing and screenings. Guests include Bill Sienkiewicz, the opening night is Asterix vs. Tintin: The Rematch, and Little LICAF has family activities. Organiser
Mini Retreat Break: Recharge Your Batteries
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £15 event only
A short weekend break of guided meditation and talks at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory, with time for woodland walks and the cafe. Accommodation and meals are booked separately. Organiser
Moon Lates at Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · £7.50 entry, £15 with Moon View Tour
See Museum of the Moon after hours with atmospheric lighting and soundscapes, with an optional climb up the sandstone stairs for a view from height. Further Moon Lates run on 3, 9, 22, 28 and 29 October and 1 November. Organiser
Out of Ink: Cumbria Printmakers exhibition
The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth
A weekend exhibition of original prints by members of Cumbria Printmakers. Organiser
The Retrosettes at Zeffirellis
Zeffirellis, Ambleside
Live music at the Zeffirellis jazz bar in Ambleside, listed on the venue's programme for 2 October. Book through Zeffirellis. Organiser
Art Workshop: Block Printing
10:30 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel
Learn Indian block printing with hand-carved wooden blocks inspired by the Holker gardens, then print a tote bag, apron or cushion cover to take home. All materials are provided and no experience is needed. Bring an apron or old shirt. Organiser
Backstage Tour
10:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £12
A guided tour of the technical box, wings and stage with a member of theatre staff, lasting about 90 minutes. Groups are limited to 12 and children under 16 need an adult. Organiser
Early screening of The Chosen, season 6 episode 1
13:30 St John the Evangelist Church, Carlisle · Free
A free early showing of the opening episode of The Chosen season 6, with refreshments and discussion afterwards. Tickets are needed through TryBooking. Organiser
Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch Group
16:00 Maryport Harbour, Maryport
A meeting of the Maryport Mussels Wildlife Watch group, Cumbria Wildlife Trust's local nature club for children and families, based at the harbour. Organiser
Muncaster Open Mic Night
18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
A Friday evening open mic session at Muncaster Castle for local performers and anyone who fancies an evening of live music. Organiser
CeCe Monsoon presents Bold As Brass
18:40 The Royalty, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere
An evening of drag cabaret with international performer CeCe Monsoon, raising funds for Rainbow Hub. Organiser
67,000 Barrovians Can't Be Wrong
19:00 Cooke's Studios, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
A Theatre Factory production of stories old and new celebrating Barrow and its people. Free or pay by donation, but seats must be booked in advance through TicketSource. Organiser
Salsa Night: Dance and Dine
19:00 Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick · £32 per person
A live salsa demonstration and beginner lesson with Keswick Salsa, with a tapas platter and a glass of sangria; no partner or experience needed. Book through Brasserie 31 at the hotel. Organiser
A Brief Case of Crazy
19:30 The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £16, children £12
A silent physical comedy of mime, clowning and puppetry in the style of the old silent film stars, about a shy office worker and a troublesome briefcase. Runs for an hour with no interval. Organiser
Monstering the Rocketman
19:30 Theatre by the Lake (Studio), Keswick · £16, £12 under-26s
An award-winning solo show about Elton John's 1980s libel battle with The Sun. It runs about an hour and a quarter with no interval. Organiser
Showaddywaddy
19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £29.70
Showaddywaddy play The Sands Centre. Organiser
The Smiths Ltd and Transmission
20:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £23 standing, £28.50 balcony, including booking fee
A double bill of tribute bands, The Smiths Ltd and Transmission, playing the songs of The Smiths and Joy Division. Doors open at 7.30pm and the venue lists it as 14 and over. Organiser
Saturday 3 October 2026
Apple Tasting Weekends at Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies
Every October weekend you can taste apples from Acorn Bank's orchard of 165 varieties, some with hints of pineapple, aniseed or strawberry. Meet in the courtyard by the café; sessions may end early if the crop runs out. Organiser
Carlisle Cathedral Farmers' and Makers' Market
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · Free
Local food producers, crafts and charity stalls in the cathedral grounds and the Fratry. A good one to pair with a look at Museum of the Moon. Organiser
Dinosaur World Live
The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £16.01
An interactive family show with life-like dinosaurs including T-Rex and Triceratops, lasting 50 minutes plus a 15-minute meet and greet. It won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment. Organiser
Moon Lates
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · £7.50 entry, £15 with Moon View Tour
See the Museum of the Moon after hours with atmospheric sound and a pop-up bar. The optional Moon View Tour climbs the narrow stone stairs to the clerestory; evening start times are on the cathedral website. Organiser
Stevie Williams at Zeffirellis
Zeffirellis, Ambleside
Live music at the Zeffirellis jazz bar in Ambleside, listed on the venue's programme for 3 October. Book through Zeffirellis. Organiser
Kirkby Stephen Craft and Food Producers Market
09:00 Masonic Hall and Silver Street Gardens, Kirkby Stephen · Free
The first-Saturday market of local food, jams, plants and crafts, mostly indoors. Organiser
Marine Survey Day: Shoresearch
09:30 St Bees Beach, beachfront car park, St Bees
Volunteer Marine Champions lead one of their monthly survey days on the shore at St Bees, finding and recording marine life. Meet at the beachfront car park. Organiser
Lakeland Motor Museum Monthly Morning Meet
10:00 Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow
The museum's monthly morning meet, 10am to 12.30pm. Organiser
Ford Park Apple Day
11:00 Ford Park, Ulverston · Free
A free community day with apple pressing, an Apple Day bake off, children's crafts, traditional games, plant and apple sales and a makers market. Drop in, no booking needed. Organiser
Gosling Sike Apple Day
11:00 Gosling Sike, Houghton, Carlisle · Free
Cumbria Wildlife Trust opens its community orchard for apple picking. Bring bags or baskets and take home as much fruit as you like; dogs on leads are welcome. Organiser
Dalton Castle Open Afternoon
14:00 Dalton Castle, Dalton-in-Furness · Free
Friends of Dalton Castle open the castle for the last time this season, so you can climb the spiral staircase, see the dungeon and dress up. It opens on the first Saturday afternoon of each month until October. Organiser
Guided Walk: Harvest Reflections
14:00 Sizergh, Sizergh · Free with normal admission
Photographer Joanne Coates leads a harvest-season walk through the fields and hedgerows, talking about her Daughters of the Soil project. Bring a phone, camera or sketchbook; booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser
A Brief History of Music (Arts Out West)
19:00 Bassenthwaite Parish Room, Bassenthwaite
GreenMatthews take a 90-minute comic tour through 600 years of music on instruments such as the virginal, lute and rauschpfeife. Doors 6.30pm. Organiser
Another Lesbian Marxist Dystopian Panto
19:00 Laurel and Hardy Museum, Ulverston · £12.50
A queer, dystopian twist on the fairytale panto, with sharp humour and revolutionary songs. Tickets are sold through TryBooking. Organiser
An Evening of Flanders & Swan and Hinge & Bracket
19:30 The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £16 adults, £14 Friends of the theatre
A tribute evening of witty songs and sketches from two much-loved British comedy double acts. Runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Organiser
Illegal Eagles: Hotel California Tour
19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £39.50 including booking fee
The Illegal Eagles play the whole Hotel California album followed by the Eagles' greatest hits. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser
Monstering the Rocketman
19:30 The Beggar's Theatre, Millom
A touring stage show at the Beggar's Theatre in Millom. Organiser
Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast
20:00 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven
A comedy evening celebrating the Shipping Forecast, staged at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser
Sunday 4 October 2026
Apple Tasting Weekends at Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies
Every October weekend you can taste apples from Acorn Bank's orchard of 165 varieties, some with hints of pineapple, aniseed or strawberry. Meet in the courtyard by the café; sessions may end early if the crop runs out. Organiser
Charity Wagon Pull
08:30 Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale · Free
A team of 78 pulls an 11.5 ton wagon 10.5 miles from Devil's Bridge to Sedbergh, raising money for the Samaritans, Cancer Research and the Rawthey Project. Come and cheer them on. Organiser
Calligraphy for Beginners with Claire Gould
10:00 Rheged, Penrith
A three-hour beginners' calligraphy class with Claire Gould. Organiser
Mystery Apple Identification Day
11:00 Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies
Bring up to three apples for Acorn Bank's gardener and the North Cumbrian Orchard Group to identify. Slots are handed out on arrival, and there is free apple tasting in the courtyard the same day. Organiser
Free Tours of Acorn Bank's Orchard
12:00 Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free with normal Acorn Bank admission
A volunteer-led walk through the orchard covering its history, the 165 varieties and how they are looked after. Ten places per tour, first come first served at the Shepherd's Hut; a second tour runs at 2pm. Organiser
Monday 5 October 2026
Keeping Up Appearances (the stage play)
West Walls Theatre, Carlisle
A stage adaptation of the Roy Clarke sitcom, with Hyacinth trying to win a leading role in the church hall's amateur production. Directed by Jason Munn at the Carlisle Green Room. Organiser
Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh
11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free
A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser
Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals
13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free
A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser
A Life with Insects: Confessions of a Lepidopterist
15:00 Kirkby Stephen Methodist Chapel, Kirkby Stephen · £3 suggested donation
Entomologist Dr Howard Bell talks about a life with insects and the battle to keep out non-native pests. A short local group AGM follows. Organiser
An Evening with Larry Lamb
18:00 Brantwood, Coniston · £35 including supper
The actor shares poetry, stories and conversation in John Ruskin's Drawing Room, after a bowl of homemade chilli (meat or vegan). There is a chance to meet him and buy a signed copy of his autobiography. Organiser
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Rusland Woods Workparty
09:30 Rusland Woods (meet at Lane Ends junction off the A590), Rusland · Free
A conservation volunteering day helping with woodland management in the Rusland Valley, fuelled by Friends of the Lake District's well-known cakes. Book through the online form. Organiser
Nature Tots at Foulshaw Moss
10:00 Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, Witherslack · Free
Themed play in nature and a craft out on the reserve for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. Buggy friendly, with undercover areas if it rains. Organiser
Talking Tuesday: Illustrated History of Newhouses
14:00 The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Local artist John Armstrong shares his paintings of Newhouses, which tell the history of the mining community. Booking is essential. Organiser
Protecting Dark Skies: A Talk by Friends of the Lake District
19:00 Swarthmoor Meeting House, Swarthmoor
A talk on why dark skies matter for wildlife and the wider environment, with tea, coffee and cake. The organisers describe it as non political and say everyone is welcome. Organiser
The Shaddongate Uprising 1826
19:00 New Waterton Hall, Carlisle · £4 members, £7 non-members, including refreshments
An illustrated talk by Mark Costello on the 1826 Shaddongate election riot, when troops shot three hand-loom weavers. Pay at the door; hosted by Carlisle and District Civic Trust. Organiser
Open Space
19:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £8
Local artists share works in development in front of a live audience, a chance to see new performance ideas early. Organiser
The Great British Bake Off Musical
19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £15 to £17
A stage musical set in the baking tent, with bakers facing buttercream disasters and piping challenges. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Guided Walk with a Gardener
11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free, normal admission charges apply
One of the Sizergh gardeners walks you round the garden and explains what has been happening and what is planned for the month ahead. Meet at Visitor Reception; the walk runs on the first Wednesday of the month. Organiser
Ecstasy of the Virtues
19:30 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £10, £5 BSL or relaxed seats
A new mystery opera composed by Nwando Ebizie, with a BSL movement artist in the cast. There are BSL seats with a vibrating bench and relaxed floor seating with cushions, both at the lower price. Organiser
Hannah Scott
19:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £16, £12 under-26s
Folk-inspired songs and storytelling from singer-songwriter Hannah Scott. In the Studio. Organiser
Walter Trout with Laura Evans
19:30 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £30 to £33.60 (as listed)
American blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout plays with support from Laura Evans. Doors 7.30pm. Organiser
Thursday 8 October 2026
The Rut on Foot with the RSPB
Wild Haweswater, Bampton
A guided walk with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater during the red deer rut. Timings and prices were not listed when checked. Organiser
Supper and Stories: Wild Venison Week Special
18:30 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel · £29.95
A supper of wild venison dishes, with a talk from Joe Groom, Wildlife Officer for Forestry England, on deer management and woodland conservation. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are not available. Organiser
Making Peatlands Work for Butterflies and Moths
19:00 Quaker Meeting House, Penrith · £3 suggested donation (cash)
Kay Andrews of Butterfly Conservation explains how peatland restoration helps threatened butterflies and moths, and how you can get involved in survey work. Organiser
The People's Emergency Briefing and Q&A
19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £10.50, £9.50 concessions
A screening and panel discussion with Lancaster University's Professor Mike Berners-Lee and environmentalist Kate Rawles on the climate and nature crisis. Organiser
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (subtitled)
19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £18.00, £17 concessions, £16 under 26s
A subtitled screening of the National Theatre production with Sandra Oh. Rated 15. Organiser
The Long Ryders
19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £27.50, £25 concessions
The alt-country band play the Malt Room standing, with Reuben Tighe supporting. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser
Top of the Wold by Mikron Theatre
19:30 Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld · £15 adults, £7.50 under-18s
A musical comedy about a quirky mobile library visiting East Riding communities, from the touring Mikron Theatre Company. Bar and box office open from 6.45pm. Organiser
Friday 9 October 2026
Moon Lates
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · £7.50 entry, £15 with Moon View Tour
See the Museum of the Moon after hours with atmospheric sound and a pop-up bar. The optional Moon View Tour climbs the narrow stone stairs to the clerestory; evening start times are on the cathedral website. Organiser
Historic Hawkshead Guided Walk
10:00 Hawkshead National Park car park, Hawkshead · Free
A 2.6 mile volunteer-led stroll past the Old Grammar School where Wordsworth studied, St Michael's Church and Ann Tyson's cottage. Grade 2, on pavements and good paths. Organiser
Industrial Heritage of Acorn Bank Guided Tour
12:00 Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby · Free with normal Acorn Bank admission
A volunteer-led tour through the woods and the watermill to uncover the estate's industrial past. Paths are rooty and steep and the mill has steep steps; meet at the Shepherd's Hut. Organiser
The Secret Table with Peter Sidwell
18:30 Underscar Manor, Applethwaite, Keswick
A guest-chef dining evening at Underscar Manor with chef and TV presenter Peter Sidwell. Contact Underscar for the menu, price and booking. Organiser
Evening of Latin America at The Book Brewery
19:00 The Book Brewery, Ambleside
Tickets include three freshly made empanadas and samples of three Argentinian wines, plus an introduction to Latin American literature and a browse of the books, which are 10% off that night. Organiser
MUSE and FOO's Double Header Tribute Night
19:00 The Royalty, Bowness-on-Windermere
Two tribute acts back to back: EMUS playing early Muse albums and In Your Honour playing the Foo Fighters' first five albums and best-known songs. Organiser
PAVÉ with Mindskrew and Ant1-T4nk
19:00 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £10, £5 students and unwaged
A gig by PAVÉ with local support acts, part of Barrow Music Week. A mixer for young musicians and bands runs from 6pm. Organiser
Brewery Poets Reading
19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £8 online, £10 on the door
Brewery Arts poets read their latest work, including Harriet Fraser and Helena Sanderson. Organiser
Elvis Returns
19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven
An evening of Elvis songs at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser
Dark Sky Astronomy
20:00 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale
A three-hour evening on moonless nights at Grizedale Observatory, with hands-on use of telescopes, the planetarium, meteorites and a robotic telescope, and a complimentary hot drink. Book through the observatory. Organiser
Saturday 10 October 2026
Apple Tasting Weekends at Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies
Every October weekend you can taste apples from Acorn Bank's orchard of 165 varieties, some with hints of pineapple, aniseed or strawberry. Meet in the courtyard by the café; sessions may end early if the crop runs out. Organiser
Oktoberfest at Greystoke Castle
Greystoke Castle, Greystoke · £10 per person per night; free for castle members
Live music, bratwurst hot dogs, BBQ and pizza, cold beer and a carousel bar in the castle grounds over the weekend. Organiser
Orton Farmers' Market
Orton village, Orton · Free
The monthly farmers' market in Orton, free to visit. Organiser
Wasdale Head Show and Shepherds' Meet
Show Field, Wasdale Head, Wasdale Head
A traditional fell-farming show at the head of England's deepest lake, with Herdwick sheep, shepherds' crooks, hound trails and a fell race. Organiser
Lakes Deer Fest
09:30 Rheged, Penrith · Free
A free day celebrating Cumbria's red and roe deer, with cookery and butchery demonstrations, free venison burgers, films, talks, willow weaving and family activities. Organiser
Catbells Terrace National Park Guided Walk
10:00 Theatre by the Lake (main entrance), Keswick · Free
A 7.5 mile volunteer-led walk that starts with a launch across Derwent Water, then returns along the Catbells terrace path with views to Skiddaw and Blencathra. Grade 4, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. Organiser
Forest Bathing and Nature Connection
10:00 Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick · £35 per person
A three-hour guided forest bathing session inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, a slow, sensory walk with time for stillness and a shared forest tea. You need to be able to walk slowly on uneven ground. Organiser
Lakes Deer Fest
10:30 Rheged, Penrith · Most talks free
A day of talks about deer and the Lake District landscape, from a Behind the Lens session at 10.30am to films from the landscape at 4.15pm. Five of the talks are listed as free; check the Rheged page for the ticketing on each. Organiser
Industrial Heritage of Acorn Bank Guided Tour
12:00 Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby · Free with normal Acorn Bank admission
A volunteer-led tour through the woods and the watermill to uncover the estate's industrial past. Paths are rooty and steep and the mill has steep steps; meet at the Shepherd's Hut. Organiser
Introduction to Stained Glass
12:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £54 plus £15 materials paid to the tutor
A beginners' workshop where you cut glass, assemble a panel with lead and solder the joints. All tools and materials are provided. Organiser
Family Silent Disco at the Dock Museum
14:00 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · £7.50, £5 children
A family silent disco at the museum, part of the Barrow Music Weekender. There are two sessions, at 2pm and 3.30pm, and under 16s pay a lower price. Organiser
Lakes in a Day Half Distance
14:30 Rothay Park, Ambleside
A waymarked 23-mile trail run from Ambleside down the western shore of Windermere over Claife Heights and past Bigland Tarn to Cartmel, with about 850m of ascent. Organiser
RLPO: Pops Goes Classical
18:00 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £25, £23 concessions, £10 under 25s
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays popular classical favourites on The Forum on Tour. There are two performances, at 6pm and 8pm. Organiser
Albert Lee
19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £28.50
The Grammy-winning guitarist, once hailed by Eric Clapton as the ultimate virtuoso, plays with his UK band in the seated Extended Theatre. Organiser
Sunday 11 October 2026
Apple Tasting Weekends at Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies
Every October weekend you can taste apples from Acorn Bank's orchard of 165 varieties, some with hints of pineapple, aniseed or strawberry. Meet in the courtyard by the café; sessions may end early if the crop runs out. Organiser
Tour of Acorn Bank's Orchard
12:00 Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby · Free with normal Acorn Bank admission
A volunteer-led walk through the orchard covering its history, the 165 varieties and how they are looked after. Ten places per tour, first come first served at the Shepherd's Hut; a second tour runs at 2pm. Organiser
Holker Hosts the Roast
13:30 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel
A Sunday roast in the Ilex room at the cafe during Wild Venison Week, with roast venison haunch, turkey or a nut roast and all the trimmings. Garden entry is included with pre-booked tickets. Organiser
The Big Bike Film Night
16:00 Rheged, Penrith
A touring programme of short bike films, about two and a half hours long. Organiser
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!
19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £24.75
Stand-up comedy from Jimeoin. Organiser
Martin Taylor Live at Zeffirellis
20:00 Zeffirellis, Ambleside · Main room £28, side seats £25
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Martin Taylor MBE returns to the Zeffirellis jazz bar with a set of standards. Organiser
Monday 12 October 2026
Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh
11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free
A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser
Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals
13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free
A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser
Heritage Talk: Common Ground with Angus Winchester
18:00 The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth
Cockermouth-born historian Angus Winchester on the history of common land in Britain and why the commons still matter for farming, recreation and nature. Doors 5.30pm. Organiser
Tuesday 13 October 2026
The Trial of Romeo Oscar
The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £35 adults, £12 under 25s (other concessions available)
Alan Ayckbourn's latest play is a courtroom drama in which an android is tried for murder. Runs about three hours including an interval. Organiser
Yew Beauty! Guided Walk in Yewdale
10:00 Coniston Tourist Information Centre car park, Coniston · Free
A 2.7 mile National Park guided walk through the Yewdale valley past a limekiln, a bank barn, a 17th century cottage and a Victorian folly. Paths can be uneven or muddy. Organiser
Harps North West
11:00 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal Allan Bank admission
A harp quartet plays folk, arranged pop, classics and new pieces in the Wordsworth study, with a chance to chat and try the instruments. Pop-up performances between 11am and 1pm; the room is on the ground floor. Organiser
Funny Girl on Screen
19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £15.50, £13.50 under 16s
Sheridan Smith stars as Fanny Brice in the musical, filmed on its national tour at Manchester's Palace Theatre. Rated 12A. Organiser
Rich Hall: Chin Music
20:00 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · From £18
The award-winning comedian brings his touring stand-up show to Barrow Town Hall. Organiser