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 […]
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Make Memories this Mother’s Day 🌸 Families in Carlisle have joined us for traditional Sunday roasts for many years now and we’ve hosted countless special celebrations here. If you’re looking for somewhere to bring everyone together this year, we’re taking bookings for Mother’s Day lunch where you’re looked after from start to finish. 📞 Call […]
Easter Saturday Family Raceday
Get ready for an Easter Saturday like no other at Carlisle Racecourse on 4 April 2026! Our Family Raceday Extravaganza combines thrilling jump racing with a carnival of fun for all ages. Better than that? Kids go FREE! Cheer on northern-trained horses in a full programme of exciting races while soaking up the festive Easter […]
The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!” Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation. The show will begin at 7pm. Take a picnic and something to sit on!
The Pantaloons: The (almost) Complete History of Britain
Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won’t stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country’s past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring […]
