A steam train, a giant artwork and a citywide pub quiz were some of the highlights for the hundreds of people who enjoyed the first Carlisle Weekend. The celebration – […]
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Greystoke Castle: from private estate to staging 100+ events a year
The ambitious restoration of Greystoke Castle is entering a new phase, with owner Tom Nash aiming to complete the transformation of the historic estate into a major hospitality and events […]
The Beacon Museum prepares for summer boost as VAT cut takes effect
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is expecting a summer boost thanks to the Government slashing VAT on family tickets for visitor attractions. From now and throughout the school holidays until […]
Region’s businesses gear up for networking success at Cumbria Business Expo 2026
More than 1,000 professionals and 100 exhibitors are expected to attend Cumbria Business Expo 2026 at Carlisle Racecourse on June 5. Now in its fourth year the Expo, which brings […]
Comedian Helen Lederer special guest at Cumbrian networking event
An absolutely fabulous evening is in store for attendees at a Cumbrian business networking event this month when comedian and actor Helen Lederer joins them as a special guest. She […]
Global tech giant Sage backs Cumbria’s biggest business networking event
The organisers of one of Cumbria’s major networking events which is taking place this week in Carlisle have announced a partnership with one of the world’s leading accounting technology firms. […]
LinkedIn guru Neil starts networking event’s new era as The Gather
It’s not a classroom – and it won’t be death by Powerpoint. That’s the promise from Neil Simpson ahead of his workshop on LinkedIn at Carlisle’s Old Fire Station on 25 […]
Carlisle to host first-ever Northern Whisky Festival
Carlisle will welcome whisky lovers from across the UK later this year when the city hosts the first-ever Northern Whisky Festival. The event will bring together the country’s top distilleries […]
New arts and culture newsletter for Cumbria hits 1k subscribers in first few weeks
A newsletter dedicated to showcasing Cumbria’s vibrant arts and culture scene has attracted over 1,000 subscribers in the few weeks since its launch. Curated Cumbria’s free weekly selection of articles […]
Festival founder to reveal inside story of Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling, one of Cumbria’s greatest success stories, will be celebrated at an exclusive business networking event next month, as part of the build-up to its 20th anniversary this summer. […]
Afghan artist Samira Kitman at Carlisle’s Culture Bazaar
Internationally acclaimed Afghan artist Samira Kitman will be hosting a calligraphy workshop at Culture Bazaar in Carlisle this weekend, bringing stories of resilience, creativity, and cultural heritage to life through her […]
Catch the bus to the bonfire
There are some spectacular bonfires and firework displays across Cumbria around November 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. An organised display is […]
Arts Festival opens in Carlisle
Carlisle’s Historic Quarter Arts Festival is underway and this year’s is bigger than ever with more than 60 works of art on display. The annual event is a showcase for […]
City’s rich heritage inspires arts festival’s expansion
A vibrant arts festival which showcases the cultural heart of the city is to return for a fourth time this summer. Carlisle’s Historic Quarter Arts Festival is set to be […]
DJ Kay brings party vibe to Cartmel Races
Radio DJ Vernon Kay is set to get racegoers partying at Cartmel next weekend. What is surely Britain’s most picturesque racecourse hosts two days of racing on Saturday 20 and […]
Carlisle’s Historic Quarter Art Festival returns to showcase the city’s artists
An arts festival celebrating the city’s heritage is due to return for a fourth year this summer. The Historic Quarter Arts Festival is a competition and exhibition that celebrates the […]
Cartmel May Bank Holiday Races
A highlight of the Cumbrian calendar gets underway this month as Cartmel Racecourse launches the season with its May Spring bank holiday races. Every year families, visitors and race aficionados […]
Local employer Mitie partners with Whitehaven Alive
Major local employer Mitie has partnered with one of Cumbria’s newest festivals, Whitehaven Alive, a food, music and lifestyle festival taking place across Whitehaven Harbour this September. Headline artists across […]