arts & culture...
There is no denying that the iconic Cumbrian landscape has been the inspiration for generation after generation of artists, and it's no surprise, wherever you go in you can almost breathe the inspirational quality it affords.
Today, contemporary artists, writers, musicians and inspiration seekers continue to be drawn by its magnetism to live, work, create and play here, meaning that all year round there is a thriving and diverse arts and culture scene to appeal to everyone.
This winter experience the Kendal Mountain Festival from 20-23 November.
Kendal is one of the world's most prestigious mountain festivals, an internationally renowned event that attracts top adventurers, climbers, writers, film-makers and film premieres from around the world. Plus it's a huge tribal gathering - the major social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK.
Highlights
Keith Tyson - Nature Paintings
The UK premiere of recent and new work by the Turner Prize winner Keith Tyson, the foremost living artist to have emerged from Cumbria. Until 20 Nov at Tullie House, Carlisle
Theatre by the Lake
Charles Dickens' ever-popular Christmas story returns to the stage of Theatre by the Lake - a truly festive celebration of a traditional Victorian Christmas! 29 Nov-17 Jan
The Zutons
The Zutons return to rock the Sands Centre, Carlisle with their 'blues grass rootsy stompy' brand of music once more on a twenty-two date tour of the UK.
Thu 27 Nov
Darkest Muncaster
Be enlightened as lights, music, sound and special effects transform Muncaster Castle's famous gardens into an experience which will tingle your senses and entertain the entire family! Various dates.
Arts & cultural events in the Lake District
Cumbria, the happening place to be
Immerse yourself in the real culture of the Lake District. There's plenty going on so come and take a stroll through a stunning landscape of events.
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Historic houses
The Lake District Historic Houses and Gardens are eight uniquely different, independently owned homes set in picturesque countryside.
