What's on in Briar Rigg

Cumbria, England

Briar Rigg sits snugly in Cumbria with enough character to make a Yorkshireman blush. The Keswick Museum & Art Gallery has been holding exhibitions for years, and you can usually find a craft stall within shouting distance. Not bad for a Tuesday. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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Event Tickets | Lake District Book Shops

Community

Around £5.00

Event Tickets | Lake District Book Shops

Shop Events

Thu 11 Jun20:30Bookends(0.4mi)

via BookendsLocal gem

Community

Events - Portinscale

Summer Garden Party, 14th June 2026

Sun 14 JunPortinscale Village Hall(1.3mi)

via Portinscale Village HallLocal gem

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Live Music

McCusker Trio

John McCusker’s ability to cross musical boundaries has seen him tour and record extensively with Mark Knopfler since 2008, performing on major stages including Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and the Royal Albert Hall. He has also appeared with artists such as David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, Eddi Reader, Julie Fowlis, and many more. As a producer, John has shaped influential albums for artists including Kris Drever, Roddy Woomble, Eddi Reader, Kate Rusby and Eliza Carthy, while his film and TV work includes soundtracks for Heartlands, 16 Years of Alcohol, and the BBC’s Jam and Jerusalem. His collaborative projects include Before the Ruin, Under One Sky, and long-running work with John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick, as well as his role in the prestigious Transatlantic Sessions house band. John has received numerous accolades, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year and the Scottish Culture Award for Music. Sam Kelly, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, has built a devoted following as frontman of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. His spellbinding voice, effortless charisma, and genre-blending approach have seen him perform at major festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury, as well as on stages across Europe with Kate Rusby. Toby has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues earning a reputation for his dynamic, expressive playing.

Thu 25 Jun21:00Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Magic Night - A fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice

Community

Around £15.

Magic Night - A fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice

Join us for an evening of magic, laughter and memories. Enjoy a delicious pie, pea and pudding supper and be amazed by the magic. Friday 26th June at 6:30pm. Tickets £15. Please book ahead for catering purposes. Cash Bar and Raffle on the night. This is a fundraising event for Eden Valley Hospice who cared for Stephen Cripps and is organised by Carolyn Cripps. To book contact Carolyn on or Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.

Fri 26 Jun19:30Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Ceildh with Bald Mountain String Band in Aid of St Mary's Church

This ceilidh is supporting St Mary’s church in Threlkeld which has been at the centre of village life for many centuries. It was last refurbished 250 years ago. We want to celebrate this in style! However, now the church needs to be repaired and refreshed for the next couple of hundred years. We seek for the church to continue traditional and enlivened Christian worship eg. Messy church or dramatisations but also to be able to provide warmth and better hospitality to those using the church eg. School activities, mums and babies and social groups for older people and those living with difficulties . We are undertaking repairs and installing a new heating system (air source heat pump for sustainability) and insulation. There will also be provision of a toilet and kitchen and the removal of the centre pews to give a flexible space for activities. The profits from this ceilidh will go towards this project. Bald Mountain String Band started in the 60s as the Berkshire Tragedy, Peter and Chris, along with concertina and melodeon player, and clog dancer, Ian Dunmur, played together until Chris and Peter moved to the Lakes in 1987. They are now a family band, joined by daughter Jo and her husband Mick. Hence, Bald Mountain String Band was born.

Fri 31 Jul20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Northern String Quartet

Members of the quartet are frequently invited to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. In addition to their classical credentials, the Northern String Quartet has gained recognition in the Candlelight & Fever String Quartets circuit, where they perform dynamic renditions of modern pop music across the UK. Their diverse portfolio includes high-profile performances at concerts, weddings, corporate events, and as sought-after session musicians in recording studios. The quartet is also a popular choice for supporting strings on UK artist tours, showcasing their adaptability and wide-ranging expertise. Notable recent performances include a prominent appearance at the AO Arena in Manchester for BBC One’s Big Night of Musicals 2025, a National Lottery Funded event, where they performed alongside a full orchestra to great acclaim. With a repertoire that spans both classical and contemporary genres, the Northern String Quartet remains at the forefront of the UK’s vibrant music scene, consistently delivering exceptional performances and contributing to the development of both live and recorded music. Join us for a classical concert by the Northern String Quartet at Threlkeld Village Hall on Thursday 3rd September at 7:30pm. The programme will be included here soon, but it is expected to include all of Vivaldi’s seasons plus some other pieces.

Thu 3 Sept20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

Talks & Lectures

Around £3,

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

In May 2024, the Penrith2Kendal Arc project started its two-year development phase, providing staff resource to work up ambitious plans for land management, community engagement, access improvement, monitoring, funding and governance. These plans will be implemented over a 20-year delivery phase, which should commence in Spring 2026. During this development phase, managed through a partnership with Lowther Farming Partnership and Cumbria Connect , the project team is working with all 30+ farmers and landowners to explore options for large-scale, ambitious nature restoration that will enhance the condition and connectivity of a range of important habitats, including woodlands, wood pasture, rivers and floodplains, hay meadows and peatlands. Planning and consultation will also be carried out to assess whether Water Voles, Black Grouse, Pine Martens and a range of other missing species can be returned to the landscape. Covering more than 16,000 hectares, the Penrith to Kendal Arc project area covers multiple watersheds and habitats and supports a huge array of wildlife. Most of the project lies within the Lake District National Park, arguably England’s most spectacular and iconic landscape. Threlkeld Village Hall, Monday 21st September 2026, 7:30pm. Door and Bar from 7pm. Entry £3, pay on the door.

Mon 21 Sept20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Word on the Wash 2026

Be Refreshed Be Inspired Be Equipped Keswick Events are here to developed and encourage Christians in their daily walk and ministry. Each of the programmes, workshops and retreats go deep into the Word of God as well as provide time away from home, work and ministry to reflect on the Word of God and to find refreshment in His creation. The year-round programme provides a variety of events for Christians who want to explore God’s Word throughout the year. Whether you are in full-time ministry, a church leader, looking to learn more from the Bible, or seeking a week of biblical refreshment in the Lake District – there is something for you! Events Coming Up Click the event titles to find out more. 2025 / 2026 keswick Bible workshop keswick Emerging young leaders Pastoral refreshment conferences Keswick weekend keswick arts retreat keswick leadership course 2026 / 2027 Keswick Bible Workshop Keswick Emerging Young Leaders Pastoral Refreshment Conferences The Keswick Weekend Keswick Arts Retreat Keswick Leadership Course Feedback From Attendees “The Keswick convention is making the most of their incredible location and facilities to put on world class conferences that allow us to think deeply in the most beautiful place on earth.

Sat 3 OctRawnsley Centre(0.4mi)

via Rawnsley Centre

Community

Word on the Wash 2026

Who for: Church leaders and spouses Speaker: John Hindley Dates: Conference #1 Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd February 2027 Conference #2 Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th February 2027 Venue: Newby Bridge Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria Cost: £275 per person (Accommodation and meals included) SAVE THE DATE! In partnership with Living Leadership, these conferences are a place where church leaders and their spouses come to receive from the Lord and be refreshed for their life in ministry. Set in the beautiful Lake District at the Newby Bridge Hotel, there is a choice of two 3-day mini-breaks: – Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd February 2027– Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th February 2027 The conferences are specially tailored to the needs of leaders, with refreshment and encouragement through Bible talks, discussion groups, prayer and space. With its emphasis on experiencing God’s grace, the annual Pastoral Refreshment Conference is regularly described as an essential oasis where church leaders and their spouses can take a step back from daily ministry demands, share fellowship with others in similar contexts, be prayed for, and be refreshed for the seasons ahead. "A beautiful location, wonderful worship, great teaching and authentic, vulnerable fellowship all combined to provide real refreshment for this thirsty soul!" Martyn, Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2024 Key Note Speaker John HindleyHaving grown up in a Christian home, John was saved as a university student in Exeter through the...

Sat 3 OctKeswick Convention(0.4mi)

via Keswick Convention

Theatre

Around £15

Top of the Wold by Mikron Theatre Company

Via Bempton, Bridlington, Hornsea and Howden, we explore a region barely noticed by the nation it feeds, eroded by the pounding North Sea, can a mobile library – with its complex web of rural stops (and somewhat erratic engine) – pull together the Riding’s finest yarns? From the rolling Wolds to the wild North Sea, discover a place where connection to the land is ingrained, culture is as organic as its produce, and the sea reminds us that we stand on the cliff-edge of a much bigger story. This laugh-out-loud quest through a patchwork of culture and community celebrates the forgotten, the resilient, and the wonderfully eccentric. Mikron Theatre Company in their 54th year of touring exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. They visit over 130 venues per year. In the summer they tour by narrowboat performing outdoors by the canal, in pubs, allotments, dry docks to name a few. In spring and autumn, they tour indoors in village halls, theatres, care homes and more. Threlkeld Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 8th October 2026. Bar and Box Office from 6:45pm. Tickets £15 (under 18 £7.50) from Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop or on-line here (by debit or credit cards). TICKETS BOUGHT ON-LINE ARE COLLECTED ON THE NIGHT FROM THE BOX OFFICE. Box Office enquiries .

Thu 8 Oct20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Around £19,

Snake Davis Band

He is one of the most in-demand saxophone players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, M-People’s “Search For A Hero” and “Moving On Up”, Klingande’s ‘Jubel’ and Take That’s “A Million Love Songs”. He has played and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown to Tina Turner to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winehouse. As a session player to the stars he plays arenas and stadiums, but his greatest love is to play intimate venues as himself, his own music choice with his favourite musicians. Playing the saxophone family as well as flutes, whistles and the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the Shakuhachi, and vocals, it is his total passion and commitment to every note that draws people in. The Snake David band appears in Threlkeld Village Hall on Saturday 24th October 2026 at 8pm. Tickets £19, (£10 under 18) from Village Hall Coffee Shop and on-line here. The bar and box office open at 7:15pm. Box Office enquiries . TICKETS BOUGHT ON-LINE ARE COLLECTED FROM THE BOX OFFICE ON THE NIGHT.

Sat 24 Oct21:00Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Free! (worth double-checking)

Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Craft Fair 2026

This popular Craft Fair has more stalls than ever. It’s a great opportunity for local crafts persons to display and sell their wares. We expect crafters and artists from Cumbria to be selling a wide range of quality items, likely to include hand woven textiles, knitting, leatherwork, willow-work, woodturning, hand-made jewellery, watercolour and oil paintings, ceramics, glass-works, paper craft, soaps, candles and cards. It’s a great way to see a variety of local talent and to start your Christmas shopping. The Craft Fair will be in Threlkeld Village Hall and the nearby School Hall from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026. Entry is free of charge. Refreshments and lunches will be available throughout the day in the village hall coffee shop. Plus refreshments will be available in the school courtesy of the Friends of Threlkeld School. Entrance is FREE!

Sun 22 Nov10:00Threlkeld Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Free! (worth double-checking)

Community

Tuesday’s Tonic

For people living with dementia (+ their carers) and those experiencing loneliness.

Tue 15 Dec15:00Keswick Museum & Art Gallery(0.2mi)

via Keswick Museum & Art GalleryCurated

Community

Music Bingo Night

5th June 2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Skiddaw Hotel Main Street Keswick

Fri 5 Jun19:00Ramblers Bar(8.4mi)

via Ramblers Bar

Free! (worth double-checking)

Children & FamilyFestivals & EventsNature & Outdoors

Open Farm Sunday at Cragg House Farm

Join us at Cragg House Farm for a guided behind-the-scenes tour of our traditional Lake District hill farm in the beautiful Buttermere Valley. During the tour, visitors will meet our friendly Fell ponies, Oxford Sandy & Black pigs, Bagot goats, Royal Golden Guernsey goats, native breed hens, ducks and turkeys, before heading out to see our hefted Herdwick ewes and lambs grazing the surrounding fell landscape. This relaxed farm walk will cover no more than 2km and offers plenty of opportunities to stop, ask questions and learn more about life on a working upland farm within the Lake District National Park. Guests will have the opportunity to: * Feed and cuddle the goats * Feed the hens * Learn about traditional hill farming and native breeds * Discover how our working farm cares for both livestock and landscape The experience will finish with a live sheepdog demonstration, showcasing the skill and partnership between shepherd and dog in gathering sheep on the fells. Perfect for families, animal lovers and anyone wanting an authentic insight into life on a real working Lake District farm. About this farm: Cragg House Farm is a traditional working hill farm in the heart of the Buttermere Valley, Lake District. Home to Herdwick sheep, Fell ponies, goats, pigs, poultry and working sheepdogs, our family-run farm offers visitors a chance to experience authentic upland farming in a stunning World Heritage landscape. Through farming, conservation and education we are passionate about connecting people with food, farming and the countryside. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at life on a real Lake District farm. Highlights: Sheep; Pigs; Poultry; Other livestock; Environmental stewardship; Farm shop / retail Booking details: www.cragghousefarm.com

Sun 7 Jun11:00Cragg House Farm(7.2mi)

via Cragg House Farm

Community

BBQ & Music Bingo

7th June 2026 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Inn on the Lake Ullswater Glenridding

Sun 7 Jun13:30Ramblers Bar(8.4mi)

via Ramblers Bar

Community

BBQ & Bingo

7th June 2026 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Inn on the Lake Ullswater Glenridding

Sun 7 Jun13:30Ramblers Bar(8.4mi)

via Ramblers Bar

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What's on in Briar Rigg

Event Tickets | Lake District Book Shops

Events - Portinscale

What's on near Briar Rigg, in your inbox

McCusker Trio

Magic Night - A fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice

Ceildh with Bald Mountain String Band in Aid of St Mary's Church

Northern String Quartet

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

Word on the Wash 2026

Word on the Wash 2026

Top of the Wold by Mikron Theatre Company

Snake Davis Band

Craft Fair 2026

Tuesday’s Tonic

Music Bingo Night

Open Farm Sunday at Cragg House Farm

BBQ & Music Bingo

BBQ & Bingo

Event Tickets | Lake District Book Shops

Events - Portinscale

What's on near Briar Rigg, in your inbox

McCusker Trio

Magic Night - A fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice

Ceildh with Bald Mountain String Band in Aid of St Mary's Church

Northern String Quartet

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

Word on the Wash 2026

Word on the Wash 2026

Top of the Wold by Mikron Theatre Company

Snake Davis Band

Craft Fair 2026

Tuesday’s Tonic

Music Bingo Night

Open Farm Sunday at Cragg House Farm

BBQ & Music Bingo

BBQ & Bingo