Things to do in Eden and Penrith

Penrith and the Eden Valley, between the Lakes and the North Pennines: market towns, the eastern end of Ullswater, castles and quiet lanes.

Coast and water9 min↗

Wild Swimming in the Lake District With Kids: A Cautious Start

Food and drink9 min↗

What to Eat in Cumbria: Traditional Food and Where It Came From

Eating out9 min↗

10 Places to Eat With Kids in Cumbria (Honest Notes)

Rainy days9 min↗

Steam Trains, Boats and Ferries in Cumbria: What They Cost

Seasons11 min↗

Santa Train Lake District 2026: Prices, Dates and Which to Book

Rainy days10 min↗

Rainy Day Things to Do in the Lake District With Kids

Walks9 min↗

Pushchair Friendly Walks in the Lake District: 9 Routes

Seasons8 min↗

October Half Term in Cumbria: Ideas That Survive the Weather

Seasons11 min↗

Lake District New Year 2026/27: Eve, Day, Walks and What's Open

Towns and places9 min↗

Best Market Towns in Cumbria Worth a Day Out, With Market Days

Walks12 min↗

Lake District With Toddlers and Babies: What Actually Works

Walks8 min↗

Lake District Waterfalls You Can Reach on an Easy Walk

Towns and places12 min↗

Lake District Parking 2026: What It Costs and Where to Park

Seasons12 min↗

Lake District in Winter With Kids 2026/27: An Honest Guide

Seasons13 min↗

Lake District in October and November 2026: An Honest Guide

Seasons11 min↗

Pumpkin Picking and Halloween in Cumbria 2026: Dates and Prices

For grown-ups9 min↗

Gentle Days Out in Cumbria for Over 60s: Step-Free, Seated, Short

Walks9 min↗

Free Things to Do in the Lake District (and the Car Park Catch)

Walks9 min↗

Easy Lake District Walks for Kids: 10 That Actually Work

Walks13 min↗

Dog Friendly Lake District: Walks, Beaches, Boats and Cafes

Seasons12 min↗

Christmas Markets in Cumbria 2026: Dates, Lights and Parking

Seasons11 min↗

Bonfire Night in Cumbria 2026: Fireworks, Dates and Prices

For grown-ups9 min↗

10 Dog Friendly Pubs in the Lake District, Checked

What is on in Eden and Penrith soon

Thursday 1 October 2026

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

Everything on in Eden and Penrith