Cumbria , the Lake District and the Borders enjoy a wealth of annual events and festivals ranging from arts and crafts to country pursuits and agricultural shows. Following are a selection which we think may be of interest to our guests.

Lanercost Festival
This music and art festival takes place within the confines of Lanercost Priory, surely one of the most beautiful locations in all of England for such an event.
www.lanercostfestival.co.uk

Brampton Live
The biggest folk festival in the north of England held over 3 days each July and attracts some of the biggest names in folk music.
www.bramptonlive.net

Carlisle Arts Festival
Film, arts, poetry, open mic, animation, short film and photography festival.
www.carlisle-arts-festival.co.uk

Potfest
Meet the potters, talk pots, and buy direct from the maker. An essential destination for anyone interested in creativity in clay.

www.potfest.co.uk

Cumberland Show
Traditional agricultural and livestock show held in Carlisle, with numerous trade stands and activities and entertainment for all ages.
www.cumberlandshow.co.uk

Penrith Show
All the ingredients for a great day out for everyone with a tremendous variation of main ring and static attractions.
www.penrithshow.co.uk

Holker Garden Festival
For nearly ten years now the Holker Hall Garden Festival has established itself as one of the most popular and friendly gardening events in Britain. The festival takes place in the glorious grounds of stately home, Holker Hall, set in its own superb gardens.
www.holker-hall.co.uk/