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All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the Easter school holidays (30 March - 10 April). The discounted scheme has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of Everyone Active, GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.

Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades.

As Cumbria prepares for the Easter season, local businesses are highlighting how essential strong digital connectivity is for tourism, rural enterprise and community life.

Whitehaven residents and businesses are once again being given the opportunity to have their say on how they think the town should grow and thrive in the future. Cumberland Council has organised another public drop-in event on Tuesday 24 March 2026 between 2pm and 7pm at the Civic Hall, Whitehaven. The event is open to all.

A colourful Art Buffet event has made hundreds of individual creations which celebrate the community of Cleator Moor The On Our Doorstep Art Buffet, held at Crossfield Community Centre, was designed to boost wellbeing through art. Research shows that taking part in creative activities can be good for mental health, and bring people together.

Cumberland Council is delighted to announce a milestone in the delivery of the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) with the installation of two steel sculptures.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing works on Scotby Road in Scotby, to help maintain the condition and safety of the local highway network.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out planned highway improvement works on King Street, Wigton, to repair and improve the pedestrian crossing. Which aims to improve road safety and accessibility for the local community.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing works on the U175 Hespek Raise to help maintain the condition and safety of the local road network.

Carlisle city centre is gearing up for the much anticipated return of the Carlisle International Market, an open air shopping and food experience that draws thousands of visitors each year. The open-air event will be held in Carlisle city centre between Thursday 2 and Monday 6 April.