The Lake District Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in The Lake District? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in The Lake District with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in The Lake District and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for The Lake District, featuring the best of things to do in The Lake District – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. The Lake District fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival 2025

Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival 2025 Bowland Bridge, South Lakes, Cumbria, Kendall, Kendall

Fairytales for grown-ups, myths for kids, Scandi midsummer celebrations, wild encounters, late night DJ sessions, tales told around the fire, yoga by the babbling beck, magic shows, storywalks through the woods, music, hands-on workshops and great food and drink. Enter a world of playfulness, epic stories and wild enchantment at Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival, nestled […]

£20 – £99

German Brick Stitch Workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

German brick stitch is a counted work technique used for copes, cushions and purses. It can be combined with other medieval stitches or used on it’s own to great effect. This class teaches how to stitch it without having to concentrate too much on the counting part, using geometric patterns to build up the design. […]

£90

Intro to Ecological Film Making Workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

This workshop offers an easy and experimental introduction for anyone interested in making moving-images responding to the natural world. The workshop provides an overview to non-fiction filmmaking (AKA creative documentaries), enthusing participants with the techniques to play with creative approaches towards documentation in their own lives. Through exploration of the moving-image, participants will learn how […]

£85

Drypoint Printmaking Workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique, which involves manually scratching an image into a plate using a sharp pointed tool, creating its distinctive lines with a slightly raised velvety, known as the burr, which get inked and the plate can be printed from again and again! Unlike traditional etching where grooves are made through the […]

£85

Japanese Papercut Workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

In this hands-on workshop, you will practice the beautiful art of Japanese Paper cutting. ‘Kirie’ first appeared in Japan in the 7th Century as an import from the Chinese mainland and literally translates as “to cut picture”. It is the art of making pictures by cutting paper. In this mindful and session, professional artist Pui Lee […]

£85

Felted Jewellery workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

Try your hand at making felted jewellery with textile artist Vickie Orton. Using a mixture of wet felting and needle felting techniques you’ll come away with at least 2 pieces of unique jewellery. Using coloured merino wool, you will learn how to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all to your own design. This course is […]

£90

Intro to Watercolours Workshop

The Quaker Tapestry Museum Friends meeting house, stramongate, Kendal, Kendal

This two-session introductory workshop is designed for anyone interested in the captivating art of watercolour painting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some prior experience, this course will guide you through the essential materials and foundational techniques of watercolour, equipping you with the skills to create your own simple yet beautiful artworks. Throughout the […]

£90

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