Armed Forces Day Event – Carlisle United FC

An event to commemorate Armed Forces Day, a national celebration of the UK’s Armed Forces – past, present and future – will be held at Carlisle United Football Club. A host of organisations paying tribute to our armed forces include: The Cumbria Museum of Military Life, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, Carlisle United Community Sports Trust, […]
Upperby Gala

This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages. The programme for the popular community gala will include a packed programme of fun activities. Organised by Cumberland Council and supported by the Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, Upperby Gala will provide fun for […]
VE Day 80 Carlisle

Thursday 8 May commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, the day which in 1945 saw the end of war in Europe and the beginning of the end of WWII. Carlisle will be celebrating throughout the day. From 9am to 5pm, there will be a VE Day poppy table at Carlisle Railway […]
Beacon Lighting Ceremony
Workington Town Council will mark 80 years since VE Day with a short but special beacon lighting event in Vulcan Park, Workington. Please see the poster below for our plans. Just like other beacons across the UK, we’ll be coming together to mark this occasion – everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing as […]
80th VE Day Anniversary service
Wigton Town Council, alongside the Royal British Legion, will be holding an 80th VE Day Anniversary service at the Memorial Garden on Thursday 8th May, starting at 6pm. This will be followed by a beacon lighting at Barton Laws at approximately 6:45pm. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects as we reflect on […]
Taste Cumbria Carlisle

Food and drink festival
All the Way Open – Tullie New Spaces Launch

We are very pleased to say that from Saturday 26 April, Tullie is all the way open. Our brand-new entrance welcome space, Carlisle Gallery, shop and studio space will be ready for you to come and experience. We can’t wait. This has been a long time coming, so we’re making quite the fuss. Join us […]
Easter at Muncaster
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. 5&6,12&13, 18-21 April 2025 Tickets include entry to Muncaster Attractions and Children’s tickets include Easter Activities: Protect the Egg & The Big Egg Drop The Egg-Master is back and setting you a creative and problem solving challenge! […]
Claytime
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms amazing animals and morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique – creating its own […]
The Frog & The Princess and Other Stories
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is enchanted… Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, but all Froggy really wants is to hear a story starring someone like him. Head into the woods with Hansel & Gretel, help little elves make beautiful shoes, meet the princess who’s […]