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Maryport’s waterfront was the place to be at the weekend as thousands of people turned out for the town’s sixth Taste Cumbria festival.

Visitors heading to Taste Cumbria Maryport this weekend will have the chance to see an international cycling trophy that celebrates one of the world's biggest sporting events.

Another packed weekend of food, drink and family fun is coming back to Maryport this weekend as tens of thousands of people are expected at the Taste Cumbria festival.

Visitors to Hammond’s Pond in Carlisle can once again enjoy refreshments at the park café, which has reopened under new management.

Visitors to Cumberland Council’s Taste Cumbria Maryport event on Sunday 9 August 2026 will get a chance to see an international cycling trophy - set to be presented to the host of the next Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has been named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the prestigious Cumbria Tourism Awards, leading a strong showing for businesses and attractions across Cumberland.

TV chef Rosemary Shrager, star of Cooking With the Stars and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, will be appearing on the Demo Stage at this year’s Taste Cumbria festival in Maryport.

The full route for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women has been announced and includes a stage start and finish in Cumberland.

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.

Cumberland Council is supporting a new employability programme linked to the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027, which will help young people gain valuable work experience.