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Events
Arts & Culture
History & Heritage
Activities for Families & Children
Community
Music
Environmental Activities
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Events
Cumbria Charity Convoy 2024
Join Cumbria Charity Convoy & Gathering for an action packed weekend of family fun!
Between 14-15 September, Cumbria Charity Convoy will be holding an event in aid of Great North Air Ambulance Service and Cancer Care Unit, Carlisle.
For more information about the event, please visit the Cumbria Charity Convoy Facebook page.
Castle Park Open Day
Come along to Penrith Castle Park Open Day on Sunday 15 September and try free tennis activities, bowls and obstacle golf.
A fully qualified tennis coach will lead free and fun tennis sessions for all ages:
10:00am - 12.00pm - Free Play, Games and Tennis Tips.
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Cardio Tennis fitness class set to music
Free tennis court hire from 1.00pm with equipment available from the games kiosk.
Free bowls, putting and obstacle golf from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Pre-booking is recommended for the tennis sessions and court hire due to limited places being available. Other activities can be booked at the games kiosk on the day.
For details and tennis bookings see: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenrithCastlePark/Events
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Dalemain’s Harvest Festival 2024
Dalemain are hosting a traditional celebration of the harvest, offering visitors a chance to explore the importance of the Harvest at Dalemain and in Cumbria throughout the centuries.
There will be talks, activities and guided tours, to be enjoyed by everyone from families to gardening experts.
Dalemain have plenty of traditional and special activities taking place throughout the day. You can meet Poppy the Fell Pony. As well as a selection of hand-picked nurseries and craft stalls from the North of England and apple juicing with the North Lakes Orchard Group. Visitors should bring clean apples (hand picked and washed, not rotten) and a container for their juice.
There will also be a parade of vintage tractors and a visit from our guest of honour, our mascot Philbert the Squirrel!
Herbs and apples have been harvested from the gardens and will be served as part of our delicious Autumnal menu in the Great Barn Tearoom.
A special Harvest Celebration will take place at St Andrew’s, Dacre at 9.30am on Sunday 1 October 2023. The church will be decorated with beautiful, traditional harvest decorations, and everyone is welcome to this service of thanksgiving.
Tickets can be booked and these will go live closer to the event online.
The 2024 Dalemain Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday 15th September.
For more information, please visit the Visit Eden website.
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Arts & Culture
Films at the Alhambra Penrith
Event Cinema: NTLive: Prima Facie
- Starring Jodie Comer
- Directed by Suzie Miller’
- 120mins | 15
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Dates & Times:
Event Cinema: RB&O 24/25: The Marriage of Figaro
- Starring Luca Micheletti, Ying Fang, Jacquelyn Stucker, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Huw Montague Rendall
- Directed by David McVicar
- 240mins | 12A
Count Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wife’s maid Susanna, who is about to marry the Count’s servant, Figaro. Much to Figaro’s dismay, the Count plans to seduce Susanna on the night of the wedding. Meanwhile, Cherubino, the Count’s young page, has a crush on the Countess, but has just been dismissed after being discovered with Barbarina, the gardener Antonio’s daughter.
Figaro decides he must foil the Count’s attempt to seduce his wife-to-be and enlists the help of the Countess, Susanna and Cherubino – the latter disguising himself as a woman. A series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings and thwarted plans ensue, with all members of the household participating as each tries to get what – and who – they want.
Dates & Times:
Penrith Three Acres And A Cow
 A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story, the show connects the Norman Conquest and Peasants’ Revolt with current issues like the housing crisis, reparations, climate breakdown and food sovereignty via the Enclosures, English Civil War and Industrial Revolution, drawing a compelling narrative through the radical people’s history of England in folk song, stories and poems.
Part TED talk, part history lecture, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session… Come and share in these tales as they have been shared for generations.
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church, CA11 7QY
Date & Time: Thu 3 Oct 2024 7:00 PM - 9:45 PM BST
For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Ticket Tailor website.
EVAN Open Studios and Art Trail 2024
Forty six artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of this FREE event which combines the opportunity to visit artists’ studios, buy their work, and experience breath-taking scenery around Cumbria along the way.
Studios are located on the edge of the North Pennines right across to the west coast of the county, from the remote hills of the Lake District to the streets of Penrith and Cockermouth as well as across the Eden Valley.
It’s a chance not only to buy something original and locally made but, also, to see how and where artists make their work and chat with them about their practice.
The range of art available includes textiles, sculpture, jewellery, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, prints, and more, so there’s something for everyone.
For more information, please visit the Eden Valley Artistic Network website.
Penrith Players: Kings, Witches, Lovers, and Souls
A compass of Cumbrian legends.
Venue: Penrith Playhouse Theatre, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith CA11 7JG
Date & Time: Friday 30 Aug 2024, 7:30PM
This short music drama takes audiences anticlockwise around old Cumbria from west to north, pausing to uncover old tales of battles, spirits, loyalty, love, betrayal, and superstition. From ruined abbeys to enchanted stone circles, watery secrets to ghostly cairns, this is a folkloric tour of the magic of Eden, the Lakes, and the Dales.
'The Cumbria Opera Group are the pinnacle of performing arts in Cumbria' - Seen and Heard International.
For more information, and to book tickets, please visit the Penrith Players website.
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Rheged: Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond and Before
Open Daily Friday 21 June to Sunday 1 September | Entry available any time from 10am onwards | Last Entry 4.30pm
Book tickets now for Rheged's new Summer exhibition, Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond & Before, an exhibition of over 250 original artworks from prize-winning illustrator, wildlife artist and author, Jackie Morris.
For the first time, her life’s work is displayed together, celebrating over 30 years of her work from over 30 children’s books.
In this exhibition set in three parts, take a magical journey of imagination, stories and dreams, from Whales to Ice Bears, Dragons to Tigers, Birds and Nature. Her books include The Ice Bear, The White Fox, The Snow Leopard, Tell Me A Dragon, and Lord of the Forest, full of stunning paintings that draw the reader into wonderful landscapes where unforgettable stories are told. Many are now used in schools and hospices across the UK.
Discover not only Jackie’s life, career and early work but also the original artwork and soundscapes of the award-winning ‘The Lost Words’ and ‘The Lost Spells’, which she created with Robert Macfarlane.
Follow Jackie’s path to becoming one of the most recognisable children’s illustrators in an extraordinary exhibition, with the beautiful original watercolour paintings that fill the pages of her books, including Jackie’s collaborations with Ted Hughes, Terry Pratchett, Robin Hobb & James Mayhew, as well as pieces never seen by the public before.
This family friendly exhibition includes children’s art activities; design a Dragon, make a Dragon Passport, and enjoy an exhibition trail. You will also have the chance to buy the artwork too.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Rheged website.
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History & Heritage
Heritage Open Days in Eden 2024
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture.
Heritage Open Days 2024 in Eden is your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore!
Dates: 6-15 September 2024
Events still to come in Penrith include:
14th September - Tower Tours at St Andrew's Church, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7XX. The Tower will be open for tours throughout the day. While booking is recommended to avoid disappointment, you can turn up on the day for any slots still available.
14th September - Castles of Penrith - The Nevilles and the Cliffords. Come along to learn more about the Nevilles and Cliffords, two powerful Northern families of Cumbria. The event starts at Penrith Castle and continues at Brougham Castle.
For more information, and to see other Eden based events, please visit the Visit Eden website
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Sports / Exercise
Activities for Families & Children
Euphoric Circus
Parkour in Penrith
Express yourself with Euphoric Circus at Parkour in Penrith!
Run by specialist skill instructors and qualified youth workers on Wednesday nights between 5pm - 6.30pm during term time at Q.E.G.S in the Old Gym.
For more information email: euphoriccircusyt@gmail.com or call 07808667508.
Things on Thursday
Get involved with Euphoric Circus' Things on Thursdays between 3.45pm - 5pm - a weekly Youth Club run by qualified youth workers at the Eden Rural Foyer, Penrith.
For more information email: euphoriccircusyt@gmail.com or call 07808667508.
Community
Penrith Repair Cafe
Penrith Repair Cafe aims to fix your broken items and save them from landfill. At the same time, you'll learn new skills from the brilliant volunteer repairers who can fix electricals, garden tools, ornaments and also tackle clothing and textile repairs! This is all carried out free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
There is also a cafe with delicious home made cake and drinks, which is also free!
The Repair Cafe runs on the second Saturday of each month - so 14 September - from 10am - 1pm at the Old Fire Station on Bridge Lane.
For more information, visit the Penrith Repair Cafe website and follow them on their Facebook page.
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Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line Free Guided Walks
Our free guided walks have a long history dating back to the earliest campaign to prevent the closure of the Settle-Carlisle train line.
Saturday 14th September - Kirkby Stephen Wander
An opportunity to discover some wonderful trails in the environs of Kirkby Stephen.
Grade: Hiker, Distance: 10 miles / 16km.
Saturday 21st September - Langwathby Circular
Another chance to visit Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle on this walk exploring the area around Langwathby
Grade: Hiker, Distance: 11 miles / 17.7km.
For more information, please visit the Visit Eden website.
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Music
Masters of the Scene - ABBA the Show at Penrith Playhouse
Masters of the Scene - ABBA the Show is an internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute show touring theatres across the UK and Europe.
Venue: Penrith Playhouse Theatre, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith CA11 7JG
Date & Time: Sat 28 Sep 2024, 7:30pm (The Friday show is now sold out)
Based on ABBA's phenomenal 1979 tour - "Live at Wembley Arena", and with a fully live band, Masters of the Scene create a unique and exquisitely accurate tribute to ABBA.
Featuring all the classic hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimme Gimme and many more, this show also covers spectacular gems such as Summer Night City, Eagle and the phenomenal The Winner Takes It All.
Whether you’re an ABBA fan of old or new, this family friendly show will get you dancing in the aisles (in fact it's actively encouraged)! So dig out your 70’s flares and your platforms and book your tickets for Masters of the Scene today!
This show truly is one not to be missed!
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Support Your Local Library: A Gothic/Pub Rock Opera at Penrith Playhouse
A love letter to literature and libraries.
Venue: Penrith Playhouse Theatre, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith CA11 7JG
Date & Time: Friday 13 Sep 2024, 7:30pm
This comedy musical two hander celebrates the written word and the power it gives us. A laugh out loud satire, Ruth and Keith mix song, word play and wisdom to bring you this twisted tale.
But be prepared, these two also have their own tale to tell; just as hilarious as the musical they are performing.
For more information, and to book tickets, please visit the Penrith Players website.
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Penrith Music Club Concert
Penrith Music Club’s opening concert of the 2024-25 season features two of the greatest British pianists of recent years, Peter Donohoe and Martin Roscoe in a recital of music for two pianos.
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church
Date & Time: Monday 23 September, 7.30pm
Peter was a prize-winner in the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow in 1982 and Martin has also gained an international reputation, both as solo pianist and accompanist.
They will be giving a recital of music for two pianos – a unique event in the 80-year history of Penrith Music Club and one not to be missed! The programme includes music by Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Debussy and Rachmaninov.
Tickets for all Penrith Music Club concerts are available in advance from Beckside Books, Penrith, or can be pre-booked on 01768-863518. Ticket prices are £20 Adults and £5 students.
Further information, including how to become a subscribing member the club, can be found on the Penrith Music Club’s website.
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Environmental Activities
Conservation Days around Penrith
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust are hosting Conservation Days around Penrith:
Click on the links above to find out more!
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Eden Rivers Trust - Community Tree Nursery
Get involved with the Eden River Trust's Community Tree Nursery project!
There are regular sessions at the tree nursery – usually Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings – for growing native trees from seed or cuttings and looking after all the plants.
The Eden River Trust are still developing the site itself so there is always a bit of digging or building for anyone who likes to flex their muscles and there are also special features to set up to enhance sustainability and support wildlife and community use at the plot.
We’ve worked hard to make the site as accessible as possible and you don’t need any experience or special skills to join in – just come and say hello when we’re there or get in touch with Jenni Payne at volunteers@edenrt.org, call 01768 866788 or visit the Eden Rivers Trust website for more information.
Why not come along for the ride? Perhaps you’ll discover a skill or passion you never knew you had!
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Orchard Tours at Acorn Bank
Hear the stories of some of the trees in Acorn Bank’s significant apple collection.
Venue: Acorn Barn, Temple Sowerby, Penrith CA10 1SP
Dates & Times:
- Sunday 15 Sept 2024, 11.30 - 15.30
- Sunday 22 Sept 2024, 11.30 - 15.30
- Sunday 29 Sept 2024, 11.30 - 15.30
- Sunday 06 Oct 2024, 11.30 - 15.30
- Sunday 13 Oct 2024, 11.30 - 15.30
Join Robin, Garden Volunteer, on a tour through the walled garden and orchard to learn more about the apples grown at Acorn Bank. The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of the garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest being picked around the middle of October. In these tours, you'll learn about some of the most interesting characters in the collection including Irish Peach, Lemon Square and Pitmaston Pineapple – but don’t be fooled by their names!
For more information, please visit the National Trust website.
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