Christmas Community Raceday
Join us on Sunday 13 December as we step into Christmas at Carlisle with a festive day filled with fun for the whole family!
Carlisle Youth Zone Raceday
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 friend!
Commonwealth Games Open Weekend
The centre will host a Commonwealth Games-inspired Open Weekend, giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to try a wide range of sports and fitness activities completely free of charge. The event is open to both members and non-members, making it the perfect opportunity for families, friends and individuals to experience everything their […]
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic
Big Kid Circus presents JURASSIC in Carlisle, UK. 2 Hours of incredible entertainment for all ages. For the first time in the UK, witness the 28ft wide Dinosaur souring through the circus, a spectacle that will leave both kids and adults in awe! A stunning new production featuring artists from around the world with vibrant […]
Carlisle Fireshow
The theme for 2026 will be announced soon. The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 37th 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. This year’s event programme […]
Heartstopper Celebration
Pride Month doesn’t have to end in June! To celebrate the release of the final volume of the landmark series, we are hosting a party. There’ll be exciting giveaways, fun activities and all the colours of the Rainbow. Customers will get a rare opportunity to shop in the bookshop when we’re closed! Although there is […]
Armed Forces Day
Organisations represented will include: the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, Lancs Association Branch, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, Cumbria Police, Age UK North Cumbria, Carlisle Sea Cadets, RAF Air Cadets, Solway Aviation Society, Royal British Legion, Armed Forces Careers Office Carlisle, SSAFA Cumbria branch, and Cumberland Council. The Armed Forces Day programme will include live music […]
Carlisle’s Unity Festival
We’re celebrating 10 years of Carlisle’s Unity Festival! All invited to the 2026 Festival which will be unique and fun event which is for all ages – and it’s all free.
Half Term Activities and Story Time
Join us this half term for bookish activities from a Mad Hatters treasure hunt to storytime with a bookseller. Suitable for all ages.
Valais Blacknose Beauties National Show and Sale
Celebrate a decade of one of the UK’s most unique agricultural events at the 10th Anniversary Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale in Carlisle, Cumbria. This flagship event in the Valais Blacknose Society calendar brings together breeders, farmers, smallholders, and visitors from around the world to celebrate the much-loved Valais Blacknose sheep – famously nicknamed […]
