Events

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Farmers' Markets 2013

Orton Farmers' Market
National Farmers' Market of the year 2005. This authentic FARMA accredited Farmers' Market, set in the heart of a traditional fell farming community, offers a tremendous range of award-winning and specialty produce. Held on the 2nd Saturday of every month 9.30-2.30pm Orton Farmers' Market

Penrith Farmers' Market
Penrith's markets offer something special for the discerning customer. From local produce and crafts to everyday consumables you'll find it here. Farmers' Market held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (Mar-Dec) 9am - 2.30pm & Charter Market Every Tuesday Penrith Markets

Brough Farmers' Market
Brough's certified Farmers' Market is a popular local attraction, with a wide range of quality foods on offer from local producers. Come and talk to the producers and feel their enthusiasm for the wonderful food they produce. Our market is indoors at the Memorial Hall, so there is no worry about Cumbrian weather. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month 9.30am - 2pm (Jan - Mar 9.30am - 1pm) Brough Farmers' Market

Pooley Bridge Market
Held on the last Sunday of every month - April to September Pooley Bridge Farmers' Market

The following list is just a selection of the events on offer - check out seeitdoit.org.uk for a full list of what's on near here or Visit Cumbria

March 2013

Fri 29th - Sun 23 June 2013 ~ Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Rheged See captivating photographs from some of the world's best wildlife photographers, in this exhibition, back by popular demand in the Gallery@Rheged (located on the top floor). Admission £2.00 (under 16's FREE) Open Daily 10.30am-4.30pm

Fri 29th - 9th June 2013 ~ 'Heavy Metal Spring Exhibition' at Killhope Museum

April 2013

Mon 15th - Sun 30th June ~ University of Cumbria 'Wildlife and Adventure Media' Photography from students on the Wildlife & Media and the Adventure & Media courses at University of Cumbria. This exhibition is a great chance to see work by the photographers of the future. Find this exhibition on the Retail Street. Admission FREE at Rheged

May 2013

Is the best time to see the Blue Poppies at Dalemain House & Gardens

Wed 1st - Thurs 30th May 2013 ~ 'Built Environment Exhibition' at St. Augustine's Church

Fri 24th ~ Lunch & Learn with Peter Sidwell at Rheged Enjoy a morning with local celebrity chef Peter where he will demonstrate a range of Summer pastas and alfresco dishes, followed by lunch at Peter Sidwell@Rheged Cafe, includes morning tea/coffee, demonstration and lunch for £20.00 (Please pre-book) 10am-2pm

Sat 25th ~ Saturday Film Club: 'Finding Nemo 3D' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sun 26th ~ Meet the Gardener at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sun 26th & Mon 27th ~ Harness Racing in Appleby

Mon 27th ~ Razzamataz Pop Dance Workshop at Rheged If you like to move and shake then Razzamataz will take you through some fun dance routines to the latest pop hits. Are you a Little Mix or One Direction fan? 11am, 12pm, 2pm (ages 4-7yrs) & 3pm (8yrs+) 50 minutes £4.00

Mon 27th - Fri 31st ~ FILM: Finding Nemo 3D (U) A timid clownfish sets out on a journey through the Great Barrier Reef to find his son. Disney's underwater adventure now in 3D! 3pm Adults £6.50, Concessions £5.00 & Children (under 15yrs) £4.80 Special Offer 2-4-1 on all cinema tickets at Rheged

Mon 27th - Sun 2nd June ~ Family Fun! Whit Week! All week long at Rheged the wildlife photographer exhibition up in our gallery and some of the pictures have gone missing! Go on a hunt to find them and win a delicious treat! FREE

Tues 28th ~ 'Fun in the Forest' - Taties & marshmallows around the camp fire & wild wood crafts. £5 per person, places are limited, so please book as soon as possible at Killhope

Tues 28th ~ Bush Craft Workshop at Rheged Have a real life adventure exploring the outdoors with Reach Beyond Adventure. If the weather's not too nice, they will bring the outdoors in! 11am Archery, 12pm Firelighting, 2pm Camp Cooking, 3pm Archery 50 minutes £5.50

Wed 29th ~ 'Clay Play Day' - A great, fun, messy drop-in workshop - get dressed to get messy. £2 per child at Killhope

Wed 29th ~ Children's Kitchen with The Rheged Chefs: join the Rheged Chefs for a hands-on cookery class, making summer fruit, tasty and fun! 10am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Age 5+ £5.00

Thurs 30th ~ Community Film Night at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Thurs 30th ~ Music Folk Night at the Miners Arms in Nenthead

Thurs 30th ~ 'Watery Habitats' - Hunt out the mini beasts and find out what lies beneath the stones and hides in the nooks and crannies of Killhope burn and reservoir. Book onto a session when you arrive. 11 or 1.30 – 3.00 £1 per child at Killhope

Thurs 30th ~ Mammal Magic at Rheged The Llama Karma Kafe don't just have Llamas they have lots of wonderful furry animals which you can come and meet 11am, 12pm & 2pm 50 minutes, all ages welcome £5.00

Fri 31st ~ Family Theatre: 'Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus' Big Wooden Horse brings a show full of fun, feathers, laughter and lots of audience participation! The bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" 11am & 1.30pm 1 hour Age 4+ All tickets £6.50 at Rheged

Date TBC ~ Rotary Classical Music Concert in Appleby

Date TBC ~ North West Carriage Driving at Dalemain House & Gardens

Date TBC ~ Pirates at Ullswater Steamers

June 2013

Is the best time to see the Blue Poppies & 200+ old-fashioned Roses at Dalemain House & Gardens

Sat 1st ~ 'Woodland Trains and Friendly Engines 2' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston Special opening event for their new woodland picnic site and play area. See heavy horses at work hauling felled trees; 'wood as a fuel demonstration'; country goodies to eat. This is a family event with children of all ages in mind - children's fares just £2.

Sat 1st ~ Alston Indoor Community Market at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Sat 1st ~ Saturday Film Club: 'Johnny English:Reborn' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd ~ Wigton Dog Agility Show 9.00am-5.00pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd ~ Art Tour Open Date Art Tour Link

Sun 2nd ~ Rheged Photography Fair, a new photography fair for the North West offering photo-lovers the opportunity to meet professionals and buy their work, buy equipment, book onto a course or mingle with other photographers. 10am-5pm Entry £1.00 (children under 16yrs FREE).

Sun 2nd ~ Elias String Quartet 7.30pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sun 2nd ~ Yomp Mountain Challenge in Kirkby Stephen

Sun 2nd ~ Harness Racing in Appleby

Tues 4th & Wed 5th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'The beauty of Cumbrian landscapes in watersoluble media with Eddie Potts'

Wed 5th - Sat 8th ~ Penrith Players: 'Dangerous Obsession' by N J Crisp Penrith Players

Thurs 6th ~ Woodland Trains & Friendly Engines at South Tynedale Railway

Thurs 6th - Wed 12th ~ Appleby Horse Fair Appleby Horse Fair 2013

Sat 8th ~ Saturday Film Club: 'Beverley Hills Chihuahua' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sat 8th ~ Pomp & Circumstance - Brass Band Evening Cruise at Ullswater Steamers

Sat 8th & Sun 9th ~ Art Tour Open Date Art Tour Link

Sun 9th ~ Indian Head Massage Workshop 10.30am at Killlhope

Wed 12th ~ Meet the Gardener at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Wed 12th & Thurs 13th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Equestrian images in watersoluble mixed media with Alex Jakob-Whitworth'

Sat 15th ~ St Augustine's Coffee Morning at Alston Masonic Hall at 10am

Sat 15th ~ Meditation Workshop in the Yurt 10.30am at Killhope

Sat 15th - Sun 3rd Nov 2013 ~ 'Pennine Evolutions' - Summer Exhibition at Killhope Museum

Sat 15th ~ Saturday Film Club: 'Megamind 3D' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sat 15th & Sun 16th ~ Art Tour Open Date Art Tour Link

Sun 16th ~ Feel the Rock! at the Bowlees Visitor Centre at 10.30am

Tues 18th & Wed 19th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Botanical illustration using watersoluble mediums with Ann Corless'

Thurs 20th ~ In the Nick of Time - Guided walk at Dufton at 9.30am

Fri 21st (TBC) ~ That Amazing Thing in Appleby

Sat 22nd ~ Alston Sheepdog Trials at Tyne Willows Recreation Ground 8.30am

Sat 22nd ~ Saturday Film Club: 'Spy Kids 4 3D' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd ~ Horse Trials at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd ~ Art Tour Open Date Art Tour Link

Sun 23rd ~ Plant Fair at Dalemain House & Gardens

Tues 25th ~ Open Air Shakespeare at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Tues 25th ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Tues 25th & Wed 26th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Capturing the effects of light on the landscape with Celia Burbush'

Thurs 27th ~ Community Film Night at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Thurs 27th ~ Music Folk Night at the Miners Arms at Nenthead

Sat 29th ~ Alston Gala at Tyne Willows Recreation Ground

Sat 29th ~ Saturday Film Club: 'How to Train your Dragon 3D' at Rheged tickets only £1.50 11.30am

Sat 29th ~ Warcop Rushbearing

Sat 29th & Sun 30th ~ Art Tour Open Date Art Tour Link

Half Term & Summer School Holiday, Family Events at Rheged

July 2013

Is the best time to see 200+ old-fashioned Roses at Dalemain House & Gardens

Tues 2nd ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Tues 2nd & Wed 3rd ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Half and half in the woodland using coloured pencils with Valerie Wood-Lakes'

Sat 6th ~ Alston Indoor Community Market at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Sat 6th ~ 'Not so' Little Fell - Guided Walk at Hilton 10.30am

Sat 6th ~ Henley Regatta at Birkett Cup Ullswater Steamers

Sat 6th ~ Musgrave Rushbearing

Sat 6th ~ Skelton Agricultural Show

Sun 7th ~ 'Buzzing Around' at Allendale Forge Studios

Sun 7th ~ Eden Valley Fun Run in Appleby

Tues 9th ~ '3 Cheers for Hay Meadows' at Garrigill Village Green 6pm

Tues 9th ~ Shakespeare by Illyria 7.30pm open air performance at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sat 13th & Sun 14th ~ French Film Festival at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Sat 13th & Sun 14th (TBC) ~ Appleby Town Carnival

Sun 14th ~ Eden Valley Vintage Tractor Rally at Dalemain House & Gardens

Sun 14th ~ RSPB Skylarks at Ullswater Steamers

Sun 14th ~ Airfield Walk 11.30am - 1.00pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Wed 17th ~ Meet the Gardener 11.30am at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sun 21st ~ St Augustine's Coffee Morning at Alston Masonic Hall

Thurs 25th ~ Music Folk Night at the Miners Arms in Nenthead 9pm

Thurs 25th - Sat 27th ~ Penrith Players: 'Juniors Production' Penrith Players

Fri 26th - Sun 28th ~ Potfest in the Park 10.00am - 5.00pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Fri 26th - Sun 28th ~ Kendal Calling 3 Day Music Festival at Lowther Deer Park

Sat 27th ~ Penrith Agricultural Show

Sat 27th ~ 'Bog Standard!' Guided Walk at Hartley Quarry 10am

Sat 27th - Tues 30th ~ 'The 30th Anniversary Weekend' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston Four days of events - help them celebrate their first thirty years and look forward to the next thirty. An event for families and railway enthusiasts.

Sun 28th ~ The Railway's 30th Anniversary Weekend Children's Activity Day at South Tynedale Railway in Alston This is a family event with children of all ages in mind - children's fares just £2.

Sun 28th ~ Hay Day Celebrations at Bowlees Visitor Centre

Tues 30th ~ The 30th Anniversary at South Tynedale Railway in Alston An event for families and railway enthusiasts, 25% off all fares.

TBC ~ North West Carriage Driving at Dalemain House & Gardens

August 2013

Fri 2nd - Sun 4th ~ Potfest in the Pens, Penrith

Sat 3rd ~ Alston Indoor Community Market at Alston Town Hall Tel: 01434 382244

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th ~ Total Warrior, Shap Abbey

Tues 6th ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Sat 10th ~ Fell Pony Society Breed Show at Dalemain House & Gardens

Sat 10th & Sun 11th ~ Lowther Game & Country Fair Lowther

Sun 11th ~ Red Cross Garden Opening 11.00am - 5.00pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Tues 13th ~ Adventure Time at Bowlees Visitor Centre 10am

Tues 13th ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Tues 13th ~ The Mikado by Illyria 7.30pm open air performance

Thurs 15th ~ Brough Agricultural Show

Thurs 15th ~ Gamekeeper's Walk 11.30am - 1pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Sat 17th ~ St. Augustine's Coffee Morning at Alston Masonic Hall

Sat 17th ~ Appleby Agricultural Show

Sun 18th ~ Classic Car Show at Dalemain House & Gardens

Tues 20th ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Thurs 22nd ~ Music Folk Night at the Miners Arms in Nenthead 9pm

Fri 23rd ~ Pirates at Ullswater Steamers

Sat 24th ~ Patterdale Dog Day

Sun 25th ~ Historic Vehicle Show 10.00am-4.00pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Mon 26th ~ Garrigill Gala Day at Garrigill Green

Mon 26th ~ 'Our Black Grouse & Other Animals' at Allenheads Heritage Centre 10.30am

Mon 26th ~ Harness Racing at Appleby

Tues 27th ~ Fish Suppers with Pete Lashley at Ullswater Steamers

Wed 28th - Sat 31st ~ Penrith Players: 'My Brilliant Divorce' by Geraldine Aron Penrith Players

Thurs 29th ~ Crosby Ravensworth Agricultural Show

Sat 31st ~ Dufton Agricultural Show

TBC ~ Ravenstonedale Agricultural Show

TBC ~ Eden Foodival in Brough

September 2013

Tues 3rd & Wed 4th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Botanical blooms in watersoluble media with Susan Neale'

Sat 7th ~ Alston Agricultural Show at Tyne Willows Recreational Ground at 11am

Sat 7th ~ Alston Indoor Community Market at Alston Town Hall at 10am

Tues 10th & Wed 11th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Fallen leaves and autumnal berries with Jane Pirie'

Sat 14th ~ Alston Flower Show at Samuel King's School

Sat 14th & Sun 15th ~ Heritage Open Days in Appleby

Sat 14th & Sun 15th ~ Horse Trials at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Tues 17th & Wed 18th Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Seascapes in watersoluble mixed media with Karen Coulson'

Sat 21st - Sun 29th ~ Ullswater Outdoor Festival

Tues 24th & Wed 25th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Awash with colour, flower portraits with Carole Ann Peart'

Thurs 26th ~ Gamekeeper's Walk 11.30 - 1pm at Hutton-in-the-Forest

TBC ~ Pomp & Circumstance - Brass Band Evening Cruise at Ullswater Steamers

Mon 30th ~ 'Turner's High Force' at Bowlees Visitors Centre

October 2013

All month Apple Celebrations at Dalemain House & Gardens

Tues 1st & Wed 2nd ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Silk painting with Inktense pencils with Margaret Wilmot'

Sat 5th & Sun 6th ~ 'Barber returns to Steam' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston See the 'Harrogate' and 'Barber' at work together for the first time at their weekend Gala with visiting locomotives, intensive timetable, music, real ale and local foods. Special fares apply.

Sun 6th ~ Cheese Festival at Rheged

Thus 10th - Sun 13th ~ RSPB Red Deer at Ullswater Steamers

Sun 13th ~ Apple Day at Acorn Bank

Tues 15th ~ Pencil Museum FREE events, just collect a ticket from the Museum reception which entitles you to one hour's complimentary tuition available 10am-4pm 'Contemporary botanical illustration with Ann Swan'

Wed 16th - Sat 19th ~ Penrith Players: 'Female of the Species' by Joanna Murray-Smith Penrith Players

Sat 19th & Sun 20th ~ Rival Arts Gift Fair at Rheged

Sat 26th ~ 'Poppy Appeal Day Launch' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston in association with the Cumbrian Branch of The Royal British Legion they will host the Poppy Day Appeal launch at Alston Station.

Thurs 31st ~ Halloween at Ullswater Steamers

November 2013

Fri 1st - Sun 3rd ~ Magical Christmas Gift Fair at Dalemain House & Gardens

Sat 2nd ~ Gluten Free Food Fair at Rheged

Sun 3rd ~ Santa Shoebox Appeal Train at South Tynedale Railway in Alston

Sat 9th ~ 'Poppy Appeal Special Trains' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston All the family are invited to join in with 'Help for Heroes' and the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Day Fundraising Appeal. Veterans are invited to wear their medals - and travel free of charge.

Sun 10th ~ 'Rememberance Day' at South Tynedale Railway in Alston Event in association with the Cumbria Branch of the Royal British Legion. Morning train departure will wait unitl after 11am two minute silence today. Free travel today for veterans - who are invited to wear their medals. Locomotives in use today will be ex-Harrogate Gasworks 'Barber' and 'Harrogate'.

Sun 10th ~ Tantrums & Tiaras by Day at Rheged

TBC ~ Christmas Lights switch on at Rheged

Sat 30th ~ Appleby Sparkle Day

December 2013

First weekend in December ~ Alston Craft Fair

Sun 1st ~ Christmas Food & Gift Fair at Rheged

TBC ~ Santas Grotto Rheged

Wed 4th - Sat 7th ~ Penrith Players: 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, adapted by John Davies Penrith Players

Sat 14th & Sun 15th ~ Santa Special Weekend at South Tynedale Railway in Alston special fares apply.

Sun 15th ~ Santa at Ullswater Steamers

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd ~ Santa Special Weekend at South Tynedale Railway in Alston special fares apply.

TBC ~ Christmas Lunch at Dalemain House & Gardens and Cruise on Ullswater

TBC ~ Christmas Lunches in the Medieval Hall at Dalemain House & Gardens (booking essential)

January 2014

Details to follow...