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Harvest Festival

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:51 +0100

Event Date: 27 September 2026
Location: Cold Springs Nature Reserve, Penrith
Time: 10.00 - 14.00
Entry: Free
Category: Family

Cold Springs Community Orchard hosts an Apple day once again! Have your apples pressed; go foraging; show your skills at a conker battle and other games; and discover how to look after wildlife this winter with a host of fun activities.

Penrith Sparkle - Christmas Lights Switch on

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:25 +0100

Event Date: 21 November 2026
Location: Penrith Town Centre
Entry: FREE
Category: Entertainment, Family

Our brilliant Christmas lights switch-on event. More details will be posted soon....

Winter Droving

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30 +0100

Event Date: 24 October 2026
Location: Penrith Town Centre
Entry: FREE
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Family, Food

The Winter Droving 2026 - A Celebration 15 Years in the Making

Step into the extraordinary.

The Winter Droving returns to Penrith on Saturday 24 October 2026, marking fifteen years of magic, masquerade and fire - a milestone celebration of rural life, community and the turning of the seasons.

As dusk falls, the town will blaze into life with the iconic torchlight procession - a breathtaking parade of lanterns, masks and music winding through Penrith's ancient streets.

Penrith Goes Orange for Dalemain Marmalade Awards

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02 +0100

Event Date: 24 April 2027
Location: Penrith Town Centre & Dalemain Mansion
Time: 10am - 4pm
Category: Family, Food

Join the fun in Penrith Town Centre celebrating the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards on Saturday 24th April.

There will be a regular bus service bwtween Penrith Town Centre and Dalemain between 9.30am - 4.30pm

Further information will be uploaded to this page closer to the time.

Dinosaur Day

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:47 +0100

Event Date: 29 August 2026
Location: Penrith Town Centre
Time: 10am - 4pm
Entry: FREE
Category: Entertainment, Family

Get ready to roar with excitement, Dinosaur Day is making a stomping return to town on the 29th of August.

Join us for a prehistoric adventure packed with life sized dinosaurs, hands on ranger skills, and dinosaur themed activities the whole family will love!

Based in Great Dockray car park and around town between 10am - 4pm

Watch the live action dinosaurs
Ranger training
Visit the dinosaur nursery
Face painting
Balloonist
Dinosaur stories
Dinosaur crafts with W&FC Family Hub
Dinosaur trail - find the golden dinosaurs hiding around town

keep checking back for more details and exact timings.

Knit & Natter

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:56 +0100

Event Date: 14 April - 25 August 2026
Location: The Wooly Nook, 4-5 Devonshire Arcade, CA11 7SX
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Entry: £6
Category: Classes

Every Tuesday morning

A relaxed, social space for knitters of all levels — whether you’re casting on for the first time or you’ve been stitching for years. Bring your current project, share ideas, and enjoy an hour of cosy conversation and creative calm.

No pressure, no expectations, just good company, clacking needles, and a warm Wooly Nook welcome.

Places are limited so please book in advance.