Carlisle Youth Zone Afternoon Raceday
Experience the Thrill of Summer Racing in the Heart of Cumbria! Looking for a memorable family day out this summer? Join us at Carlisle Racecourse for an exciting mix of live Flat racing and family-friendly fun with something for everyone, including your four-legged friends! Enjoy an afternoon of thrilling racing action, set against the stunning […]
Engine Lonning Discovery Day
Do you live within walking distance of Engine Lonning in Carlisle? Why not drop in and ‘go wild’ in your local woodland! A wild afternoon out for all ages – whether you’re interested in woodland wildlife, uncovering the past or lending a hand bashing a bit of balsam. Drop in any time between 12pm and […]
Valais Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale
9th Annual Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale The UK’s biggest celebration of Valais Blacknose sheep returns on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August 2025 at H&H Borderway Mart, Carlisle – now in an exciting two-day format. Watch prize-winning sheep compete under the official Swiss points-based system, judged by an expert international panel from Switzerland […]
Waterstones Story Time Wednesdays
Every Wednesday we will be hosting our popular story time sessions in-store! Fun and free for all ages! 2PM Every Wednesday in the school holidays!
Manga Art Competition
IT’S BACK! Our Manga competition is back again for 2025! Submissions close on September 1st, with category winners announced shortly after! Draw something from your favourite manga or create some OC! Under 14 & 14+ categories! Rules are simple, no NSFW or AI images.
Children’s Art Contest – Draw Your Favourite Book
This summer we are holding our FIRST ever children’s Art Competition! There are three categories; Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-12 Ages: 13-16 The rules are simple; draw a picture inspired by your favourite Book, Manga or Comic and submit it by 1st September to be in with a chance of winning! Winner and runners up art […]
Steve Dixon’s Rhyme Time!
In association with World Fun Fair Month we are pleased to announce that local author Steve Dixon will be at Sketch and Sip on 1st September
Baton Of Hope Cumbria
The baton of hope tour is visiting 20 locations across the UK as part of the UKs biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative. We are proud that we have brought this important event to Cumbria as we have one of the highest suicide rates in the country. The Tour is a Baton relay which is […]
Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
This year’s Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 16 November. The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Carlisle Fireshow
The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 36th Fireshow event to be held. It is the biggest event in the region expected to attract more than 35,000 spectators. This year’s event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd. Taste Cumbria will be bringing its food and drink festival to the […]
