Lune Valley Events: What's On?

Use the menu above to navigate to the various Cumbrian regions. Once you have selected a region you'll see the region's towns in its menu e.g. Appleby in the Eden Valley menu. Many of the events are shared by residents in our network of Facebook groups. A chat icon provides a link to the resident's post where you can ask questions. To help you navigate the calendar you'll find an up arrow above each event's picture. This will take you to the top of the calendar where you can use the month's header left and right arrows to jump from month to month.

Things To Do
As well as the many Lune Valley events (left), the Lune Valley offers a wonderful collection of things to explore and regular farmer's markets plus lots of things you must see while your're in the Lune Valley and plenty of family fun activities to enjoy.
General Markets
Sedbergh Market Sedbergh Market, every Wednesday from approx. 8.30am
Kirkby Lonsdale Market Kirkby Lonsdale Market, every Thursday during Winter: 9am – 3pm and Summer: 9am – 4pm
Farmer's Markets
Milnthorpe Farmer's Market Milnthorpe, 2nd Friday of each month (general market every other Friday).
Sedbergh Farmer's Market Sedbergh, every Wednesday, 8.30am-2.30pm
Cumbrian Castles
Pendragon Castle Pendragon Castle: According to legend the original castle was built by Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, in the 5th century and may have been the site of his death when a well was poisoned by the Saxons. However, there is no evidence to support the legend that there was a castle here before the 12th century. The Castle has had several notable owners including Sir Hugh de Morville, one of the knights who murdered Sir Thomas Beckett in 1170. Lady Anne Clifford was a very well known landowner who rebuilt the Castle after it had been destroyed by a Scott's raiding party. She added a brewhouse, bakery, stables and coach house and was a frequent visitor until her death in 1676.
Family Fun
South Lakes Safari Zoo: The zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.
Grizedale Forest: Explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back and keep your eyes peeled along the way for our unique sculptures which are dotted throughout the forest. Adrenaline junkies should head to the Treetop Challenge or Zip Trekking Adventure if seriously high-level tree-top crossings and incredible zip wire flights get your pulse quickening.
Treetop Nets: Bounce, slide and explore your way along this unique adventure set high up in the trees of Windermere. Treetop Nets will see you enjoying 1-2 hours of bouncy fun, with ball parks, a crawl tunnel, super-fast slides and aerial walkways to get stuck into. This family-friendly activity under the tree canopy is the perfect option for mini-adventurers and parents who want a guaranteed early night.
Must See
Max's sculpture in Keswick Max The Miracle Dog: Kerry Irving, Max’s owner, created an online community through daily livestreams of their walks throughout the pandemic. Max was awarded a PDSA Order of Merit, known as the amimal OBE, for his work in improving the nation’s mental health. Kerry had Max trained as a therapy dog in 2016 and during the pandemic he became a virtual therapy dog for the nation.
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