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 […]
Waterstones Story Time Wednesdays

Every Wednesday we will be hosting our popular story time sessions in-store! Fun and free for all ages! 2PM Every Wednesday in the school holidays!
Manga Art Competition

IT’S BACK! Our Manga competition is back again for 2025! Submissions close on September 1st, with category winners announced shortly after! Draw something from your favourite manga or create some OC! Under 14 & 14+ categories! Rules are simple, no NSFW or AI images.
Children’s Art Contest – Draw Your Favourite Book

This summer we are holding our FIRST ever children’s Art Competition! There are three categories; Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-12 Ages: 13-16 The rules are simple; draw a picture inspired by your favourite Book, Manga or Comic and submit it by 1st September to be in with a chance of winning! Winner and runners up art […]
Steve Dixon’s Rhyme Time!

In association with World Fun Fair Month we are pleased to announce that local author Steve Dixon will be at Sketch and Sip on 1st September