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*Carlisle International Market*
international-market
*Thursday 28 March - Monday 1 April*
Organised by Market Place Europe, the event will be held outside the Old Town Hall in Carlisle.
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre.
For food lovers, there will be a tempting selection of continental and international flavours to sample. On offer will be Greek gyros, Chinese, Crepes, exotic burgers and salt and pepper chicken to name but a few, and for those wanting to take the flavours of the world home with them there will be a great selection of fresh foods including olives, cheeses, salami and handmade breads and cakes baked fresh on site.
Also, browse some of the great craft stalls including handmade jewellery, Fairtrade wooden furniture and carvings, and of course the famous Dutch Flowers on Tour selling a huge array of shrubs, bulbs, beautiful plants and trees with some great garden ornaments.
When you’re all shopped out you can relax and unwind in a Continental Street Bar with a variety of Continental beers and wine.
Stalls will be open between:
* Thursday 28 March: 9am - 6pm.
* Friday 29 March: 9am - 6pm.
* Saturday 30 March: 9am - 6pm.
* Sunday 31 March: 10am - 5pm.
* Bank Holiday Monday: 10am - 5pm.
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Shuttle Bus
Wasdale Shuttle – Easter 2024
From Good Friday to Easter Monday the Wasdale Shuttle will run from Ravenglass to Wasdale Head, reducing pressure on the valley for this busy weekend. Timetables can be found on the link below.
The bus is supported by the Strategic Visitor Management Group.
There will also be a summer service, details to be released soon.
For the first time the shuttle will be linking to Muncaster Castle and gardens, giving more options to leave your car and enjoy a trip to Wasdale.
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The Weapons Hall at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle have opened the doors to their new medieval themed weapons hall.
Step into the realm of The Weapons Hall at Muncaster, nestled in the gardens of our 800 year old Castle. Immerse yourself in the traditional weaponry skills and thrills of a medieval knight.
There is a chose of activities including, axe throwing, archery, crossbow, jousting & sword skills.
There is also a medieval tavern (and coffee bar) for thirsty Knights.
Do you have what it takes to become a Muncaster Knight?
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*Easter Fu**n at The Beacon, Whitehaven*
Whitehaven
The incredible *Pet Encounters* team will teach you about their beautiful animals, their habitat, where they originate from, and how to care and look after them. You’ll also get a chance to hold and interact with many of the animals.
Pet Encounters will be at The Beacon for three sessions on Good Friday (29 March) and Thursday 11 April at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
*Workshops and events* will be held at The Beacon Museum between 30 March and 1 April, plus between 8 April and 10 April 2024, 11am and 2pm each day.
Join them for a spring-themed craft workshop to make your own cuddly pom-pom animals, and a colourful basket to carry them home in.
There will also be a* Flip Entertainment Magic Show *on Friday 12 April.
Flip will be at The Beacon for three shows at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Friday 12 April 2024. Tickets cost £7.50 per child and £2.50 per adult. Places are limited, so we advise to book quickly to avoid disappointment.
To buy tickets for The Beacon’s events, visit the website via the link below.
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*Easter Holiday Pop Up Museum *
Pop up
*Monday 8 - Saturday 13 April*
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is bringing a Pop-up Museum to The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle during the Easter holidays.
Members of Team Tullie will be in the pop-up 9.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Saturday. As with their regular craft sessions when the museum is open, 1pm-4pm each day will be devoted to drop-in family activities.
Drop-in family activities are:
* Monday 8 April - Tullie Mouse Crafts
* Tuesday 9 April - Roman Dig
* Wednesday 10 April - Historical Character Drawing
* Thursday 11 April - Victorian Selfies and Mystery Objects
* Friday 12 April - Tullie Patterns
* Saturday 13 April - Cardboard Museum Making (all day
They’ll also have the chance to meet some curators with objects from the collections (all 10am-12pm):
* Tuesday 9 April - Natural Science
* Wednesday 10 April - Fine and Decorative Art
* Thursday 11 April - Human History
*Find out more* [
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Taste Cumbria
*Taste Cumbria Wigton *
*Saturday 20 April*
It’s the fourth time the event has been held in Wigton.
Here’s a flavour of the festival line-up - all of this is FREE to attend.
* Producers’ Market on Water Street car park
* Outdoor picnic area with live music
* Hot food stalls
* Fairground rides
* Children’s activities
Join Kate Walby in conversation with Helen Rebanks at the Taste Cumbria 2024 Wigton event on Saturday 20 April, 6.30pm at* *Cornerstone Methodist Church. Tickets for this event are available on Visit Allerdale's website.
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Taste Cumbria Wigton will be followed by the Taste of the Sea festival in Maryport on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August, then the flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September. Taste Cumbria Christmas on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, also in Cockermouth, will end the year.
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Sausage Festival
*4 - 6 May*
Muncaster Castle have joined up with Taste Cumbria to bring you this years Sausage Festival.
Sausage makers from across the land will be joining for a chance to be crowned Sausage Champion 2024!
This years event will have 2 fantastic markets to visit. Our brand new 'Crafted in Cumbria' stalls will be celebrating Cumbria crafters and we are teaming up with Taste Cumbria who will be joining us with a small Food & Drink Market.
Tickets are now available to buy. The Sausage Festival Tickets include:
* Entry to the Festival
* Sausage Dog Competition
* Bangers & Dash activity
* Muncaster Gardens
* Hawk & Owl Centre
* Flying Displays
* Arts & crafts
* Crafted in Cumbria & Taste Cumbria markets
Sausage Festival
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More Easter events..
*Easter at Muncaster*
29 March - 1 April
Enjoy a family day out at Muncaster this Easter, they have a lot planned and you don’t want to miss out.
Children's tickets include: Protect the Egg & The Big Egg Drop, The Big Muncaster Egg Hunt and The Easter Trail.
Book tickets here! [
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Keswick Museum - Handmade Decorations
Create a vibrant, fun and original Easter decoration using kiln dried wooden slices. One hour sessions are available on the following dates:
Saturday 30th March, Tuesday 2nd April, Thursdays 4th April.
You can also learn about the incredible art of print making and create your own unique printed pencil case! One hour sessions are available on the following dates:
Tuesday 9th April, Thursdays 11th April, Saturday 13th April.
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The great Ennerdale Easter Trail
The free activity is taking place from 29th March until 14th April.
How to get involved:
Collect a Trail Map from @gatherennerdale.
Explore and enjoy the local area. Exchange your completed map for a chocolate treat from The Gather
*Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Wordsworth House and Garden Easter Egg Trail
Friday 29th March - Wednesday 10th April
The Easter trail takes you along 10 activities within the house’s many rooms and out in the garden to enjoy the best of spring.
£3 per child including a Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg, with a vegan and Free From option available
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