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 […]
Upperby Gala
Organised by Cumberland Council and supported by the Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, Upperby Gala will provide fun for all the family on Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), between 1pm and 4pm. The free event will be held at Hammond’s Pond. This year’s programme will include performances compared by The Fairly Famous Family including community […]
Dalston Tractor Run
Join us in Dalston for a FREE family day out! 📅 Sunday 17th May 🕙 Open to the public from 10am 🚜 Tractor convoy leaves at 12 noon Bring the kids, enjoy the atmosphere, and get up close to some amazing tractors 💚 🎟️ Plus a raffle on the day — 1st prize £1,000! Tickets […]
FamFest Live
FamFest Live Carlisle is a high-energy family festival bringing music, colour and unforgettable moments to the city. With 20+ activities including foam parties, kids raves, stunt shows, inflatables and creative zones, it’s a full day designed for every generation to enjoy together. With kids under 5 going FREE and dogs welcome, it’s all about shared […]
SkyGlow Music Festival
SkyGlow Music Festival arrives in Carlisle for a full day of music, balloons and unforgettable family fun at Bitts Park. With a packed lineup of live tribute performances delivering huge singalong moments, plus an inflatable theme park, stunt shows, circus workshops, foam parties and entertainment for all ages, there’s something happening from start to finish. […]
This Ain’t Texas Festival
This Ain’t Texas Festival heads to Carlisle for a full-scale country music takeover at Bitts Park, bringing the sound and spirit of modern Americana to the North. Expect a high-energy day of live tribute acts celebrating the biggest names in country – from Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton to Dolly Parton and Shania Twain – […]
Easter Sunday Lunch
March is flying and Easter will be here before you know it! Bookings are already coming in for Easter Sunday lunch and it’s set to be a busy one. We love hosting these family get-togethers with good food, everyone round the table and no one stuck in the kitchen 😌 We’re still taking bookings in […]
