Category: cumbria

News, posts and releases on Cumbria in the North West of England.

Cockermouth food festival, 26 – 28 September

Taste Cumbria is returning to Cockermouth for the fifth year of our incredibly popular flagship food festival! With over 30,000 people attending last years celebration of Cumbria’s finest food and drink, the stage is set for yet another amazing weekend of artisan treats and gourmet flavours. Main Street will once again host over 100 of …

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Lakeland Centre launch Europe’s first indoor Via Ferrata

The Lakeland Climbing Centre is set to open Europe’s first indoor Via Ferrata at their Kendal Wall site on Wednesday, 23rd July. Via Ferrata, meaning, “iron way” originated in the Italian Dolomites to make the steep rocky terrain passable by using a series of iron rungs, ladders and bridges.  Via Ferrata’s have grown in popularity …

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Staveley Carnival, 11 – 13th July

Staveley Carnival’s  renowned funky ‘fuel free’ street procession weaves its way through the streets in four breath taking seas of colour on the 11 – 13th July. The carnival will have costumes made from recycled materials. Wearable Arts Shows, Village fete with stalls, live music, fairground, BBQ, food and bar. A weekend buzzing with vibrant creativity. FRIDAY11th JULY 6.30pm- …

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