Whitehaven Weekender
A brand-new festival comes to Whitehaven Harbourside Whitehaven Weekender is a new two-day celebration of music, creativity and community, created through a partnership between the teams behind Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. Taking place across the harbourside on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026, it’s set to be a joyful, inclusive weekend […]
SumArt To Do – Summer Bunting
School’s out for summer, so why not get creative and make your very own bunting to brighten up your home, garden, bedroom, or favourite space? Design it your way – bold and colourful, bright and funky, or inspired by colours that suit your room. Using a range of materials, you can cut, stick, colour and […]
Party in The Park
Party in The Park The event runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. This year’s core theme invites the community to take part in a massive fancy-dress spectacular, creating a highly colorful, imaginative atmosphere. The entire layout of the park is shaped by a 10-person Creative Steering Group of local […]
Matilda’s Tea Party and Family Film Screening
Step into the whimsical world of Matilda with a magical family-friendly tea party and film screening! Join us at Rosehill for a themed tea party inspired by Roald Dahl’s cheeky, book-loving heroine. Families can enjoy a selection of Super-Duper Sandwiches, Tasty Treats and a slice of Bruce Bogtrotter Chocolate cake. Little ones, and big ones, […]
Northern Rock’s Golden Jubilee Gala at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Celebrate 50 Years of Northern Rock May 2nd – 4th, 2026 Join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for the Northern Rock Golden Jubilee Gala this May Bank Holiday. This three-day “steam spectacular” honors 50 years of our flagship locomotive with an intensive timetable on the scenic La’al Ratty line. Highlights include: Frequent Steam Services: See […]
Eggs-citing Easter Eggs
Decorate your own colourful Easter Egg to keep long after the Easter Bunny has left town. Eggs kindly supplied by West Cumbria Wood Turners. Mon 30th March and Weds 1st April. 10.30-12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30. No booking required Minimum £2 donation per egg
Easter Fun at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Celebrate Easter with a magical steam train journey through the Lake District. Kids can enjoy our interactive Easter Line Quiz, hunting for clues along the railway to win a chocolate egg prize! The fun continues at the Ravenglass Railway Museum with seasonal activities and immersive exhibits. Complete your spring day out with coastal walks, woodland […]
‘Peter’s Railway’ Little Engineers’ Easter special at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
A huge warm welcome for the return of our “Little Engineers’ Day” with Chris Vine and this time its a special Easter-themed storytelling event. Our Young Engineers will meet author Chris Vine at Ravenglass station and experience a railway adventure of their own ‘behind the scenes’. We will be visiting our engineering workshop to piece […]
Romeo + Juliet
Film. Screening. In the sun-drenched, volatile city of Verona Beach, two powerful families – the Montagues and the Capulets – are locked in a bitter feud. Amidst the chaos, Romeo Montague (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet Capulet (Claire Danes) meet at a lavish costume party and fall instantly, irrevocably in love. But their romance is doomed […]
West Coast MiniCon 2026
We are a comic convention event that is run by a local group West Coast Cosplay. We have vendors of artists, cosplay props, toys, gaming and all things nerdy and pop culture, and all local to Cumbria. We also have a raffle, a geeky quiz, an art competition and a cosplay competition for all ages […]
