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Get set for the usual packed programme of exploration, activities and entertainment for all, with some special events in store too. Scroll down to find out what's happening when, and keep watching this website for more info and more events.
This year we're celebrating our 10th anniversary too, so don't miss out on our prize draw - you could win a two-night stay for up to four people at Eden Ewe-Nique Lonnin, a fully accessible cabin on a traditional working hill farm in the Westmorland Dales, with a breakfast hamper full of delicious local produce included. Scroll up to find out how to enter.
Everyone's welcome at the Festival and as usual the bulk of our events - and everything for children - will be free of charge. We are enormously grateful to all the partners and sponsors who make this possible.
If you're an artist, maker or food producer or represent a community or conservation group and would like to be part of the Festival, or if you have any general queries, please contact us at info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org.
We look forward to seeing you there - and don't forget to enter our special 10th anniversary prize draw!
Vivienne Littlefair, Chair, and the Westmorland Dales Festival team
Photographs above © ① Denise Saunders ② & ④ Cumbria Tourism
③ Kirkby Stephen Walkers are Welcome ⑤ WDF
Video © Cumbria Tourism
Events running on both days
A display of farming photographs and related household artefacts from the collection of Hilary Wilson
Art takes over the pens in Kirkby Stephen's Auction Mart!
Hit the treasure trail & help gather our Festival flock scattered around town
Meet the Friends of the Settle to Carlisle Line & help celebrate the line’s 150th anniversary!
A fun programme of entertainment for the Festival weekend!
Pick up a leaflet from the Upper Eden Visitor Centre and explore Kirkby Stephen and the nearby countryside at your own pace
Events on Saturday 25 July
10:00. Get equipped to head out and explore the Westmorland Dales! Booking required
10.30-12:30. Explore the history, heritage and industry of a traditional Westmorland Dales village. Booking required
10:30-12:30. A guided walk looking at the history of Orton, with fascinating tales of the village and its past residents. Booking required
11:00-15:00. Have a go at eco-inspired crafts with Lakeland Arts & their award-winning MEND workshops!
11:00-15:00. Go wild in Jubilee Park with nature workshops for all the family and a guided tour of the park
11:00-15:00. Grab an instrument, get the basics, feel the buzz & play!
16:15-18:15. Hop on board a Cumbria Classic Coach for a grand tour of some of the highlights of the Westmorland Dales. Booking required
10:00-16:00. Meet the Festival team, find refreshments & more!
Events on Sunday 26 July
14:00-16:00. Don't miss this cookery demo with special guest Harrison Ward, aka the Fell Foodie! There'll be the chance to sample his food as well as a Q&A session and book signing afterwards
10:00-16:00. Artisan markets with local artists, makers and producers as well as community and conservation groups
10:00. Kirkby Stephen Silver Band kicks off Day Two of the Festival & introduces a morning of great live music. Follow the link to find out who's playing when
10:00-16:00. Circus skills, face painting, bubbleology & all-day entertainment with Matt & Rosie
10:00-16:00. Get muddy or creative or both with Upper Eden Rugby Club & get set for their Scarecrow weekend in August!
11:00-15:00. Go wild with Stomping Ground! Find the team on Church Green & by Frank's Bridge, on the banks of the river Eden
11:00-12:00. Rhythm, sass & heart: get moving with Anthea!
12:00-14:00 Bring along your pooches and show them off at Eden Animal Rescue's fun dog show!
10:00-16:00 Meet the team & explore their base!
All-day refreshments in the Masonic Hall
Special events for the Festival at Kirkby Stephen's historic station and steam railway
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