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Residents and visitors gathered in Carlisle city centre on Saturday (27 June) to mark Armed Forces Day, with a well-attended event celebrating the contribution of the UK’s Armed Forces – past, present and future.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has received an outstanding 97% overall quality score following its latest VisitEngland Quality Assessment, carried out earlier this month.

The events auditorium at The Sands Centre, Carlisle is set to welcome back audiences this evening (Wednesday 17 June 2026).

A special pop up event celebrating life in Whitehaven during the nineties will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven , offering a final nostalgic flourish ahead of the end of the popular I Grew Up 90s exhibition.

Work to replace the roof and improve the auditorium space at The Sands Centre, Carlisle is reaching the final stages - with the full events programme resuming from mid-June.

The opportunity to design official posters for the historic 2027 Grand Départs of the Tour de France is now available for art, design and creative students studying in the Cumberland Council area.

Visitors to The Beacon Museum this May can look forward to a packed programme of exhibitions, talks and family activities that span centuries of history, from Roman Britain to the pop culture of the 1990s.

Great weather and the promise of some fabulous food and drink brought thousands of people to Taste Cumbria in Wigton on Saturday.

The Teenage Market will return to Carlisle city centre this Saturday, 11 April, bringing a lively celebration of young entrepreneurial talent and live performances to the heart of the city.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is set to offer a vibrant and varied programme this April, combining major exhibitions, creative workshops and engaging events for all ages, as the museum continues to celebrate culture, creativity and local heritage.