Carlisle Christmas Markets
Taking place on Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 December, these special events will offer a seasonal atmosphere with live music, a festive bar, fairground rides, and a wide range of opportunities to shop local and find thoughtful gifts in the lead-up to Christmas. There’s always something to enjoy at Cumberland’s local markets – a great […]
World Nursery Rhyme Week: Free Community Event
Free community event celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week, with resident writer and author Susan Cartwright-Smith and local author, illustrator, publisher Michelle Russell.
Carlisle’s Unity Festival
Since 2016 local organisations have created this annual Festival together to celebrate inclusion, equality and diversity and promote unity and wellbeing across the whole community
Grand Opening of Market Square and Greenmarket
The celebration will begin with an opening speech from Councillor Mark Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council, with Councillor Anne Quilter also in attendance. The day will begin at 10am and close at 4pm, featuring a Quirky Eclectica Market stretching through Market Square, showcasing local makers, artists, and traders. In the Greenmarket event space, visitors can […]
Carlisle Market Hall Festive Fun Day
Santa and his friends will be handing out kiddies chocolate treats. The Market Hall will be encouraging their tenants to get in the festive spirit by decorating their stalls for the season and wearing something Christmassy on the day of the event. Their Christmas decorations are arriving on the 2nd of November and they always […]
Quiz night with Pie And Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper at Houghton Village Hall, Saturday 18th October. Tickets are on sale at Houghton Village Store
Christmas at the Museum
Mr and Mrs Claus are back at Tullie! Our Festive Fun weekends were very popular last year so make sure you book early and don’t miss out. Children can expect a 15-minute interactive meeting with Mr and Mrs Claus in our winter woodland Grotto. Each child will receive a present from Santa, a sweet treat […]
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 […]
