Taste Cumbria Christmas
Fabulous festive fun, food and drink in Cockermouth
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 […]
Season Opening – Buy one get one free offer at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
We’re celebrating 150 years of welcoming passengers, and you’re invited! To mark the start of daily services, enjoy a Buy One Get One FREE* offer on full line singles and returns from Monday 23 – Friday 27 March 2026. Adults and children included Online booking only Limited availability — when seats are filled, they’re filled! […]
Common Horizons – A Sense of Connection
This exhibition is about the inspiration we take from our local landscapes, and features the artwork of Jacqui Ridley and Lesley Mieras. Coast, marsh, woodland and fell – all will feature in this colourful collection of atmospheric art, in a variety of media including pastels, paint and watercolour. As well as art, there will be […]
Taste Cumbria, Cockermouth
The county’s flagship food and drink festival, held in the lovely town of Cockermouth.
Taste Cumbria, Maryport
Taste Cumbria’s Taste of the Sea festival on the harbourside in Maryport
I Grew Up 90s
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the Nineties to vivid life. This exhibition has been curated by collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox. Revisit the days of Britpop and Cool Britannia, and discover the cultural treasures that 90s youth held dear. From the Spice […]
