Taste Cumbria Maryport 2026: Full Festival Guide
Taste Cumbria returns to Maryport on 8 and 9 August 2026. Plan your visit with the full times, cooking demos, live music, family activities, travel and parking details.
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Honister Aerial Flight: England's Longest Zip Wire at Honister Slate Mine
Plan the Honister Aerial Flight, England's longest zip wire, with current price, age, height and weight rules, Via Ferrata approach, weather advice and booking information.
Visiting the Lake District for the First Time: The Complete Local Guide
Planning your first Lake District trip? This complete local guide helps you choose the right base, decide how long to stay, travel without unnecessary stress and make the most of every kind of weather.
Halloween in the Lake District 2026: Spooky Events, Pumpkin Trails & Half-Term Guide
Plan Halloween in the Lake District 2026 with family trails, Muncaster, spooky steam trains, folklore nights, pumpkin activities and October half-term ideas.
Christmas in the Lake District 2026: Markets, Lights, Santa & Festive Days Out
Discover Christmas in the Lake District 2026 with confirmed markets, lights, Santa experiences, festive railways, winter theatre and seasonal days out.
Things to Do in Lazonby: River Eden, Outdoor Swimming, Long Meg and Hidden Caves
Lazonby is much more than a village to drive through. Use it as a base for the River Eden, outdoor swimming, Long Meg, Lacy's Caves and the Settle to Carlisle railway.
Floating Sound Bath at Lakeside Hotel: 2026 Dates, Price and Visitor Guide
Lakeside Hotel & Spa has £45 floating sound baths at 7pm on 17 September, 15 October and 19 November 2026. See the 18+ rule and practical advice.
Keswick Tourist Information Is Back with New Booths Visitor Service
A staffed Lake District National Park visitor-information counter has opened inside Booths Keswick, operating daily from 10am to 4pm until the end of October.
Borrowdale Hotel's All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery: Prices, Times and What to Expect
The Borrowdale Hotel's all-you-can-eat Sunday carvery runs every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, with two courses £32 and three courses £39.
Cartmel Races August Bank Holiday 2026: Tickets, Parking and Visitor Guide
Plan Cartmel Races on 29 and 31 August 2026 with current ticket prices, two-day options, parking, camping, travel, family and accessibility details.
Sport in Cumbria, Teams, Traditions and Where to Watch
Sport plays a central role in life across Cumbria. From historic football and rugby clubs to village cricket teams and world-famous outdoor challenges, the county has a sporting identity shaped by both its communities and its landscape. Whether you are a…
New Year 2026 in Cumbria, A Fresh Start in the Lake District
The New Year is a time for fresh starts, quieter landscapes and seeing familiar places in a new light. Across Cumbria and the Lake District, January brings a calmer pace, dramatic winter scenery and the perfect excuse to explore without the crowds. Whether…