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 […]
Porgy and Bess Reimagined
All your favourite jazz standards in one evening. Featuring ‘Summertime’, ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’, ‘Bess, You Is My Woman Now’ and ‘I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’, George Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ is the perfect marriage of opera and jazz, the quintessential example of the Great American Songbook in an operatic setting.
Retrofitting Open Day
As part of the Big Green Week (w/c 9th June), BTP Cumbria are holding an open day which will focus on how to retrofit old homes. Come and see how you can plaster your floors, walls and roofs. Then have a go! In an age where everything costs way too much, this is a great […]
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper plus raffle with some great prizes
The Sawmill Burger Night
The Sawmill Farm Shop and Cafe is opening on Saturday 21st May between 1800-2030 serving a variety of delicious burgers – with all meat sourced from the Wasdale valley!
Steph McGovern In Conversation with Ann Cleeves
Join journalist, broadcaster and TV presenter Steph McGovern as she launches her debut crime novel ‘Deadline’. Steph will be in conversation with internationally bestselling crime writer Ann Cleeves, author of the phenomenally successful Shetland, Vera and Matthew Venn series. The conversation will be folowed by a Q&A session and book signing.
Terry Deary In Conversation with M.W. Craven
Join Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary in conversation with award-winning Cumbrian writer MW Craven as they talk about writing, characters and careers with a focus on Terry’s debut crime novel ‘Actually I’m a Murderer’.
