Summer ‘Thrifty’ Foraging Course in Bitts Park
These ‘pocket friendly’ courses are shorter in duration and won’t include the 3 course lunch, but they will still be packed full of foraging facts and useful information, to help you to add variety and nutrition to your daily diet while spending less! These shorter courses have been designed to help you to utilise the […]
Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
This year’s Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 16 November. The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Carlisle Fireshow
The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 36th 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. Taste Cumbria will be bringing its food and drink festival to the […]
John Niven in Conversation with Stephen Dunn
Join us in conversation with author John Niven, as we celebrate the release of his latest novel “The Fathers.”
James Rebanks In Conversation with Helen Millican
To celebrate the release of James’ incredible new book “The Place of Tides,” we’re hosting an intimate in-conversation with event in-store hosted by Radio Cumbria favourite Helen Millican.
Northern Whisky Festival
Join us for an exclusive whisky experience like no other. As the UK’s premier online whisky and fine spirit destination, House Of Malt malt is proud to present Northern Whisky Festival. A celebration of world-class whisky, distiller excellence, and Northern hospitality. Across two tasting sessions spanning 3.5hrs each, attendees will engage with top suppliers, sample […]
Armed Forces Week: Service of Thanksgiving
Organised by Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, and The Royal British Legion (Carlisle and Stanwix branch), with funding from Cumberland Council, this service of thanksgiving will feature poems, readings, and memories from those who served in the war, read by representatives from the veteran and wider community as well as hymns chosen by […]
Taste of the Sea
Fabulous family-friendly food and drink festival
A Stroll Through History
Part of the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, a national programme of free, short group walks encouraging people to become and stay active for better health, wellbeing and happiness.
Uncovering Roman Carlisle – Big Summer Dig 2025!
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome volunteers and visitors to the Uncovering Roman Carlisle Summer Dig 2025! This year, we’re continuing our incredible journey into Carlisle’s Roman past, right in the heart of the city, where we’ve uncovered what might be the biggest Roman building ever found on Hadrian’s Wall – a seriously impressive Imperial hotel […]
