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 […]
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea starting at 3pm at The Old School in Nether Wasdale. Community event raising money for room funds. Everyone Welcome
The Beacon School of Magic
Step into a world of magic at The Beacon Museum! Young witches and wizards are invited to join the Beacon School of Magic for a spellbinding mix of experiments, crafts and creature encounters. Make your own potions, craft a wand, and take part in enchanting activities before meeting some real-life magical creatures. Perfect for children […]
Sherlock Holmes & the Curious Case of the Girt Dog
Sherlock Holmes & the Curious Case of the Girt Dog This year we present a brand new theatrical performance for you in the Castle Library. The world’s greatest detective Sherlock Holmes finds himself summoned to Muncaster Castle to investigate The Curious Case of the Girt Dog. A monstrous hound is loose on the local fells […]
Vulture Day
Vultures are a charismatic group of birds that are often described as ‘nature’s clean-up crew’. They have a specialist diet of carrion – by consuming dead animals vultures help to limit the spread of disease in the environment. With their bald faces and highly corrosive stomach acid, these brilliant birds are built for functionality over […]
