Wild & Fruitful

Learn basic willow weaving techniques and create a unique plant support to take home for your garden. Find out how we use and manage the local natural resources and learn a new skill which you can continue at home. All materials and equipment provided.

This workshop covers seed sowing techniques using small, medium and large seeds. It is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their success rates and grow on their seeds at home. All materials, tea and coffee provided. Please wear suitable clothes and footwear and let us know of any relevant allergies. £15 per person. Please book places in advance.

The Sedbergh Artisan Markets are community-based events specialising in art and crafts and a wide variety of local and regional food, all offered for sale by the artisans themselves. They are held one Saturday a month during the warmer months on the Main Street of this picturesque Cumbrian town in the Yorkshire Dales. They serve both locals and visitors with a treasure trove of eclectic stalls and are friendly and fun family events. 2018 has been the markets’ sixth year and they are continuing to grow and develop. The aim is to make them ‘more than a market’ with children’s activities, music and other entertainment. https://www.sedbergh.org.uk/locations/artisan-market/

The Chef Show is part play – part cookery demonstration (including tasters!). It takes the audience behind the scenes on a busy Saturday night in a local curry house. It reflects on the many villages and market towns where there are ‘Indian’ restaurants with staff that rarely have any social contact with other members of the community apart from serving them food.

The Marmalade Festival will be returning home to Dalemain on Saturday 16th March! The World’s Original Marmalade Festival will be returning on Saturday 16th March 2019, so put the date in your diaries and get ready to go orange! Join us at Dalemain for a weekend of marmalade celebrations with market stalls in the historic courtyard, cookery demonstrations, talks, entertainment and shows that will inspire you, your family and friends to take the nation’s marmalade to your heart. The Dalemain Festival is supported by Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce, who will be providing Classic Coaches to take visitors between Penrith and Dalemain, as well as organising lots of exciting orange windows & special offers in town.

Selling local produce including meat, bread, fruit and veg, cheese, cakes and preserves, crafts and plants in season. Tea/coffee morning every month run by a different charity or group.

Featuring the BAFTA Award Winning historian and TV presenter recount anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster. Otherwise known as 'The History Guy' Dan will also research and include historical facts and stories relating to Workington and will be aided by the use of digital screens.

Learn the theory behind grafting fruit trees with Heathfield Orchards and then have a go yourself! No prior knowledge of grafting is needed. This course is open to anyone aged 16 or over. £25.00 per person.

Regular Farmer's Markets are held across Cumbria where you can experience the culinary delights that the area has to offer. We have listed them below, so you can hopefully find something taking place near you.

Hexham Farmers Market is a long established market in the heart of the historic town of Hexham in Northumberland. Our producers come from within a 50 mile range of the town and they are all passionate about what they do. They make the products themselves using a high percentage of locally produced ingredients, so the meat you buy at Hexham Farmers’ Market is reared by the producer and the vegetables are locally grown. You can expect a chutney to have been made with locally grown vegetables or fruit.

This winter something special is coming to Lancaster. The historic garden of Dalton Square will be transformed into an Ice Rink as Lancaster on Ice comes to town. Enjoy 6 weeks of entertainment, skating, food, drink and much more under the watchful gaze of Queen Victoria. We hope you’ll join us.

The Band and Drums of Cheshire Constabulary invite you to join them for a spectacular evening of brass band music. There will be a varied programme from traditional Christmas carols to well known toe tapping songs. A festive evening of music for all the family to enjoy. Tickets include tea/coffee and mince pies. £6 per person For group bookings, please contact us directly. info@nortonpriory.org

Book now for fun filled festive delights with Elfie Doodles! Train to become one of Santa’s Elves with magic, music and merriment. Includes balloon reindeer wand workshop, candy cane, engraved medal and certificate for every child presented by Santa. £15.00 per child includes one free adult ticket. Additional adult ticket £5.00 Tickets include entry to museum. Different time slots available 10-11.30, 11.45-1.15, 1.45-3.15 or 3.30-5.00 Please book by calling 01928 569895 or online via eventbrite For group bookings, please contact us directly. info@nortonpriory.org

Get into the festive spirit with a fun round of Christmas carol singing with the Runcorn Community Choir in the atmospheric medieval undercroft at Norton Priory. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 01928 569 895 or buy online. £5 per person. For group bookings, please contact us directly. info@nortonpriory.org

Festive food fair with all the sights and smells you'd expect at Christmas. Main Street will be packed with giant marquees selling food, drink and pretty things for your Christmas table.

Learn the theory behind pruning your orchard trees with Katie Lowe from Heathfield Orchards, then have a go yourself, under Katie's expert supervision, in the grounds of Norton Priory. The course will provide participants with practical skills through hands-on experience and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. No prior knowledge of pruning is needed. £25 per person. Please book by calling 01928 569895 or online via eventbrite. For group bookings, please contact us directly. info@nortonpriory.org

While away a relaxing few hours creating stunning festive centrepieces for your table. You will learn how to design and create two festive decorations using the materials, resources and skills available at Norton Priory. Teas and coffees provided but not lunch. We have a lovely cafe available or you can bring your own picnic lunch. Please let us know about any relevant allergies. £25 per person. Please book by calling 01928 569895 or online via eventbrite. For group bookings, please contact us directly. info@nortonpriory.org

Food, goodies, gifts, food, goodies, and more goodies. Come to Lowther during the last weekend of November and find some delightful items you might not stray across elsewhere. All set in the wonderful atmosphere of the Lowther courtyard.

Annual General Meeting and talk from Jane Maggs (Wild & Fruitful) about edible ornamental plants.

Established in 2010 Taste Cumbria is the county’s biggest annual food & drink festival. The annual flagship festival in Cockermouth sees local shops, restaurants, chefs and foodies join forces for a weekend long culinary celebration. Since then Taste Cumbria has spread its wings to include a whole calendar of events throughout the year.