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A programme of events is planned in the Cumberland area over May Bank Holiday weekend and during Spring.

A sound installation By Sound Near Seawall by Turner Prize winning artist, Susan Philipsz, will sound out from Whitehaven Harbour from Friday 24 May 2024 and will continue to be heard on the hour from 10am until 5pm every day.

A temporary artwork has been installed in Seascale today (Friday, 12 April). Chronos Kairos, 23:59, an artwork by British artist Ryan Gander was installed on Seascale Water Tower.

From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen. A stunning May The Toys Be With You exhibition opens at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven on Saturday 27 April and is one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters.

Get your putters at the ready for the opening of a new family-friendly experience at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven.

Maryport residents are invited to shape the future of the town’s new Maritime Museum at a drop-in event on Monday 23 October 2023.

A bumper programme of open-air theatre events will be held in Carlisle this summer.

Cumberland Council organised and hosted a series of events to celebrate refugee week including baking competitions, an annual cricket match and multiple language pre-school story time.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce a second artisan fete at the Distington Walled Garden in July. Following the success of the first Cumberland Council fete held in April, the council is eager to continue showcasing the talents of local artisans and vendors, and have planned another Artisan Fete on Saturday 15 July, at the Distington Victorian Walled Garden, from 10am to 4pm.

A renowned academic, author and broadcaster, Prof Alice Roberts, is the latest visitor to Carlisle’s archaeological dig. Dr Alice visited the site over two days this week and got to see the two monumental Roman carved heads unearthed from the Cricket Club site earlier this month.