What's on in Eden and Penrith

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

Monday 5 October 2026

• 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

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

• 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

Friday 9 October 2026

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• The Big Bike Film Night

  16:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A touring programme of short bike films, about two and a half hours long. Organiser

Thursday 15 October 2026

• Garden Talk: Everything Benjes

  14:00 Lowther Castle and Gardens, Lowther · Free with admission to the Castle and Gardens

  A half-hour garden talk on benjes hedges with Andrew Sagar, meeting at the Heronry. Free with castle and gardens admission, but places must be booked. Organiser

• An Evening with Terry Pendry

  19:30 Rheged, Penrith

  Terry Pendry, formerly stud groom and manager to the late Queen Elizabeth II and now a Military Knight of Windsor, looks back over his career. Runs for about an hour and a half. Organiser

Saturday 17 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

• Archaeological Finds Day

  Penrith and Eden Museum, Penrith · Free

  A free day at Penrith and Eden Museum for people to bring in finds and learn more about the area's archaeology. Organiser

• Brough Farmers' and Makers' Market

  Brough village, Brough · Free

  The monthly farmers' and makers' market in Brough, free to visit. 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

• Exploring Cyanotype: Printing with Light with Kim Tillyer

  10:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A day-long class in cyanotype printing with Kim Tillyer. Organiser

• Autumnal Wreath Making

  13:30 Rheged, Penrith · £95 including materials

  Make a crescent-moon wreath from dried flowers and seed heads grown by The Pretty Wild Flower Co. There are 15 places at most, and tickets are non-refundable. Organiser

• Met Opera: Macbeth

  18:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A screening of Macbeth from the Met Opera on Rheged's giant cinema screen. It runs for about 3 hours 30 minutes. Organiser

Sunday 18 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

• Indoor Car Boot Sale

  Penrith Leisure Centre, Penrith

  An indoor car boot sale at Penrith Leisure Centre, so it goes ahead whatever the weather. Organiser

• Make a Mug with Marianne Lusby

  10:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A pottery class making a mug with Marianne Lusby. 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

• Hadestown: The Musical

  13:30 Rheged, Penrith

  A screening of the Hadestown stage musical, rated 12A and running for about 2 hours 37 minutes. Organiser

Tuesday 20 October 2026

• Penrith Farmers' Market

  Market Square, Penrith · Free

  The third-Tuesday farmers' market, with local producers selling seasonal food and crafts in the town centre. Organiser

Friday 23 October 2026

• Potfest in the Pens

  Cumberland Auction Mart, Penrith

  The annual Potfest in the Pens, a selling show of contemporary ceramics, held over three days. Organiser

• Cosmic Cumbria Evening: Talk, Film and Exhibition Launch

  19:00 Rheged, Penrith

  An evening of talk and film that also launches the Cosmic Cumbria exhibition. Check the Rheged page for the running order. Organiser

Saturday 24 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

• Northern Crafts: Appleby Makers Market

  Public Hall, Appleby-in-Westmorland · Free

  A makers market at Appleby Public Hall with free entry. Organiser

• Shap Farmers' and Makers' Market

  Shap village, Shap · Free

  The monthly farmers' and makers' market in Shap, free to visit. Organiser

• Appleby Festival of Remembrance

  19:00 Appleby Market Hall, Appleby-in-Westmorland · £10 adults, under 16s free

  An evening of music, remembrance and community, with the money raised shared between the poppy appeal and the town band. Organiser

Sunday 25 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

• Halloween at Kirkby Stephen East Station

  Kirkby Stephen East Station, Kirkby Stephen

  A diesel service runs from 10.30am to 4pm and is open to the public, with a ticketed evening ghost train run with Kirkby Stephen Town Council. More details were still to follow when checked. Organiser

• Trick or Treat Cartoon Circus

  11:00 Rheged, Penrith · £10 per person

  An hour of clowns, slapstick, magic, plate spinning and puppets for half term. There is a second show at 1.30pm. Organiser

Thursday 29 October 2026

• Pumpkin Carving Workshop

  10:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A pumpkin carving workshop at Rheged, running from 10am to 3.15pm. Organiser

• Juicing the Harvest

  11:30 Acorn Bank (National Trust), Temple Sowerby · Free event, normal admission applies

  Watch apples from the orchard pressed and taste the fresh juice, in front of the Dovecote near the cafe. Three short sessions run on the day, at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Organiser

• Royal Ballet: Manon

  18:45 Rheged, Penrith

  A screening of the Royal Ballet's Manon on the giant cinema screen, about 3 hours 10 minutes. Organiser

Friday 30 October 2026

• Kids Halloween Party at Greystoke Castle

  Greystoke Castle, Greystoke · £10 per child

  A Halloween party for children at Greystoke Castle. Timings were not listed when checked. Organiser

• Spooky Bug Hunt at Cold Springs

  17:30 Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve, Penrith · Free

  A torchlit night safari around the reserve looking for spiders, bats and badgers. Warm up with a hot chocolate afterwards; book by emailing events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk. Organiser

• Forty Fells: In Conversation with Tom McNally and David Felton

  19:00 Rheged, Penrith

  Tom McNally and David Felton in conversation about Forty Fells, running for about 1 hour 50 minutes. Organiser

Saturday 31 October 2026

• Halloween Paranormal Investigation at Greystoke Castle

  Greystoke Castle, Greystoke

  A Halloween paranormal investigation at Greystoke Castle. Timings and prices were not listed when checked. Organiser

• Halloween Spooktacular

  South Tynedale Railway, Alston station, Alston · £16 adults, £8 children, under 3s free

  A Halloween day out on the South Tynedale Railway. Timings were not listed when checked. Organiser

• Lakeland Trails Helvellyn

  11:00 Glenridding, Glenridding · 10k £34, 15k £34, 5k £23.50 (under 16s £10)

  Trail runs of 5k, 10k and 15k from Glenridding on the shore of Ullswater. The 10k starts at 11am, the 5k at 11.15am and the two 15k races at 1pm and 2pm. There are no entries on the day. Organiser

Sunday 1 November 2026

• Lakeland Trails Ullswater Finale

  09:00 Glenridding, Glenridding · £34 (under 25s £15)

  Sunday trail runs of 10k and 14k at Glenridding, billed as the Ullswater Finale. Four start times run from 9am to 1.30pm and registration opens at 8am. Organiser

Thursday 5 November 2026

• National Theatre: The Golden Boy

  19:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A National Theatre screening of The Golden Boy, rated 15 and running for about 3 hours. Organiser

• Talk: Forty Fells, Behind the Scenes

  19:30 Glenridding Village Hall, Glenridding · Free

  Dave Felton and Tom McNally of Inspired by Lakeland talk about the making of their Forty Fells project. Organiser

Friday 6 November 2026

• Countrystride Live: Are Our National Parks Broken?

  19:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A live Countrystride talk asking whether our national parks are broken, running for about 1 hour 40 minutes. Organiser

Sunday 8 November 2026

• Remembrance Sunday Parade

  Penrith town centre, Penrith · Free

  The Remembrance Sunday parade through Penrith town centre. Organiser