This month, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) returns to the Cumbrian town of Kendal with exhibitions, live drawing and workshops…
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An illuminated celebration of international comics
This week, watch a celebration of comics in Kendal as the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) presents Illuminos…
A reimagined Winter Droving lights up Cumbria
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the darker nights with projected lights and public art at The Winter Droving in Cumbria…
Chips and quips: the travelling chippy van taping your tales
This summer, a project in Cumbria is offering you the chance to share your stories whilst you order your chips for tea…
Get ready for a trip to Uncle Monty’s this Summer
This Summer, watch UK’s no.1 cult film, Withnail & I, at the cottage where it was filmed. Tickets go on sale this week for this quirky event…
Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth
This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…
Old Twelfth Night is the time to go wassailing
On the old Twelfth Night (17th January) a traditional ceremony known as a wassail takes place in villages and orchards across England…
Street theatre, torch bearers and Balkan melodies at Winter Droving
The Winter Droving is an annual cultural event in Cumbria, celebrating the changing of the seasons with music, masked fire processions and quirky entertainment…
Viz World Record challenge and zombie concert at comic art festival
This weekend, a world of comic art will return to Kendal for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival with live drawing, exhibitions and special events…
Find some poetic fugitives in the countryside
This Saturday, at Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Simon Armitage will give the first public reading of his third poem as Poet Laureate…
A crab fair and competitive gurning in Cumbria
This weekend, Cumbria will host some competitive face pulling, alongside one of the oldest fairs in the world and a quirky apple tradition…
A showcase of bakes at Lakes Cakes Fest
Got a sweet tooth? Then head to the Lake District this weekend, as a festival dedicated to cake is set to take place…
Can you handle the heat at Chilli Fest?
It may be the start of Autumn but things are hotting up in Cumbria this weekend, as competitors take on a spicy challenge…
The Lakes come alive with performance and art
A free festival of contemporary arts returns to the Lake District this month, inviting everyone be inspired by the magnificent landscapes…
Dress up for a Bohemain Rhapsody & Beetlejuice weekender
This bank holiday weekend, the quirky Picnic Cinema will be screening Bohemian Rhapsody and Beetlejuice in the heart of Eskdale Valley…