I will be holding a Afternoon Tea Event as part of the Nationwide Breast cancer now charity. Fresh baking, Tea or light drinks served on the lawn of Oakhurst House. Information table on self care. Fun quizzes to participate in and of course the usual tombola. 2-5pm 15th Aug. Please share a lift or get dropped off to save on parking or walk up to the centre. Donations on the day £5 plus. Quizzes £2 to have a go and tombola £1 a go.

Cockermouth crafters—Ever wanted to learn crochet to gift homemade items, make items for you, challenge yourself or calm your mind? Whether you have never held a hook or tried a few things but don’t know where to go next, we have a spot for you this August at The Vicky! Build lasting confidence, learn pattern reading, and finish a project you’re proud of. Starting Saturday 15th August • Times: 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM • Price: £60 (including starter kit, yarn and written resources) Spaces are strictly limited to ensure everyone gets plenty of 1-on-1 guidance. Secure your spot now via the more information button.

Bring along old items in need of repair to be mended by our skilled volunteers. Shared free lunch of bread, soup & cake while you wait. Repairs free, donations welcome! 12 noon until 2:30pm, every third Saturday of the month.

Stage One of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026 will start and finish here in Cockermouth, a gem of a Lakeland town. The opening stage will take riders on a challenging route through Western Cumbria before returning to Cockermouth for the finish, providing a spectacular backdrop to the start of Britain’s biggest women’s cycling race.

An afternoon of fantastic live music from local performers. BBQ and outside bar all happening from 2pm til’ late on Saturday 22nd August. Ticketed event (purchase from the pub prior).

Get ready for LortonFest 2026! A huge weekend of music, fun and good craic all held in the picturesque setting of the Lorton Valley. The free event will involve live music from local and regional performers, great local beers, street food, and a fantastic community atmosphere. Camping options on-site are available via prior booking.

If you love a proper country gathering, head to Loweswater Show on Sunday 6 September 2026. From agriculture and animals, to classic cars and traditional classes, there’s loads going on for all to enjoy.

Tohi Harada is a Japanese guitarist studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London with a scholarship, and he has been awarded top prizes at many international competitions. See him play on our website. He is brilliant. In this concert Tohi plays music by Dowland, Couperin, Rameau, Handel and Bach among others. The concert is sponsored by the Countess of Munster Trust which supports young professional musicians

Come along between 11am and 12.30pm on Saturday 12 September for a coffee, cake and a crack and meet about 20 local organisations offering ways to learn new skills, meet new people, have fun and give something back to your local community – opportunities for all ages, indoors and out, at home or out and about.

Cockermouth Rotary Club and Cockermouth Golf Club host our annual Charity Open this year on Sunday 13th September 2026. Tee times from 8am to 1pm. 4 player team event. Any combination of men, ladies, juniors. Entry fee £50 per team. Entries through Cockermouth Golf Club.

t’s a date fixed in every food lover’s calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026. A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors of all ages the chance to eat, drink, shop and explore.

Meera Maharaj and Dominic Degavino both undertook postgraduate studies in London, at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, respectively. This programme includes music by JS Bach, Clara Schumann and Georges Bizet. See them play on our website. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110.00 buys you 7 concerts for the cost of 5.

Jennings played a big part in the World’s Biggest Liar events, as a sponsor and supporter of the series. Over the years, the competition saw many winners with lies such as: “removing a snail shell in a snail race to make it more aerodynamic” (Glen Boylan) to “the lakes and mountains of the Cumbrian countryside being stolen from Essex. The competition’s most famous winner was comedian Sue Perkins won the competition in 2006, marking the first time in the events history, that a woman won the competition. Today, the re-established team at Jennings are bringing many elements of Jennings’ colourful history, and the return of this competition is part of that task, reviving a much loved and hilarious evening to be part of. We will also see the return of the World’s Biggest Liar celebratory beer, which will be available in both bottles and cask. As Buster, Jennings Head Brewer has done with many of the revived Jennings Ales, the World’s Biggest Liar beer will be coming from the old recipe books!

The Fibonacci is a string quartet, two violins, viola and cello. They will play works by Frank Bridge, Claude Debussy and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. See and hear them play on our website. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110.00 buys you 7 concerts for the price of 5.

Join us on Sunday 22nd November 2026 from 1pm to 5pm, for a festive afternoon filled with food, music, and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can browse Christmas stalls, enjoy the funfair, and soak up the seasonal atmosphere. The highlight of the day will be the lights switch on at 5pm.

Love Christmas shopping? Then save these dates! As Cockermouth’s Spirit of Christmas late night shopping returns for it’s 15th year. Shop doorways will be lit by candles, the Christmas window displays will be sparkling, festive music playing on the streets, and there will be loads of tasty food and drink on offer at our pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026. We treat you to more than just food and drink at our Christmas event. There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and all the sweet and savoury treats you’d expect from the county’s favourite food festival.

The line-up is violin, viola, cello and piano. The programme features the Piano Quartet in C minor Op 60 by Johannes Brahms, the great 19th century composer. The Pirasti Trio formed in 1989 and performed throughout the UK, Europe and the USA until 2001. In 2021, after they were all living back in the UK, they reunited as a trio. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110.00 buys you 7 concerts for the price of 5.

Carols at Jennings returns this year. Join us around the Christmas tree to get in the Christmas spirit and sing some carols. Accompanied by choir and brass band. Awesome beer and food available as always!

Love Christmas shopping? Then save these dates! As Cockermouth’s Spirit of Christmas late night shopping returns for it’s 15th year. Shop doorways will be lit by candles, the Christmas window displays will be sparkling, festive music playing on the streets, and there will be loads of tasty food and drink on offer at our pubs, cafes and restaurants.

As one of Europe’s leading saxophone quartets, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet consistently receives a highly enthusiastic reception from audiences and critics alike. Concert engagements have taken the ensemble to the leading festivals and concert halls across the UK, as well as on tour to New Zealand, France and Bermuda, and they can frequently be heard on BBC Radio 3 and other national and international broadcasters. Hear them play on our website. This concert features music by Avro Pärt and Astor Piazzolla among others. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110.00 buys you 7 concerts for the cost of 5.

Ensemble Hesperi is a dynamic and innovative London-based period ensemble, with a passion for showcasing Early Music through intelligent, distinctive programming. Ensemble Hesperi strongly believes that Early Music should be enjoyed by all, and always seeks to communicate the joy of live music to new audiences through an energetic stage presence. The programme of music is entitled ‘A Gift for your Garden’ and includes music by Telemann and Handel among others. Hear them play on our website. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110.00 buys you 7 concerts for the cost of 5.

Lara Melda won the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2010 and is the superb pianist that this suggests. She has just recorded a CD of music by Chopin and you can hear samples of this on our website. Her programme comprises works by Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. The concert starts at 19:30 and tickets for non-members cost £22.00. Membership at £110 buys you 7 concerts for the price of 5.