Your Events...
If you're having trouble finding something appealing to do in Barrow and Furness, we're here to help. The annual moonlit walk is always a success, and you can usually find a beach-combing excursion taking place a few times a month. Browse our informative website for information on incredible events like concerts performed by the Barrow Male Voice Choir, special features at Hollywood Park, and charitable events throughout the Barrow and Furness area.
General Events
Turning Tides
  • Saturday 12th October, 10:00am - Until Sunday 5th January, 4:00pm
A wonderful exhibition by the South Lakes Arts Collective at The Dock Museum View event
Printshare Christmas Craft Fayre
  • Saturday 23rd November, 10:00am - Until Sunday 24th November, 5:00pm
Find Christmas cards, original artwork & gifts made by local artists over Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival weekend. View event
Ulverston's Dickensian Christmas Festival
  • Saturday 23rd November, 10:00am - Until Sunday 24th November, 5:00pm
The 25th Dickensian Festival takes place this weekend View event
Festive Wreath Workshop
  • Friday 29th November, 6:30pm
Festive Wreath Workshop at Grizebeck Community Hall on Friday 29th November View event
Slide and Suppers - South Lakes Red Squirrels
  • Friday 29th November 7:00pm until 9:30pm
Ford Park welcome Alison Barlett and Mike Frear for their Slide and Supper Evening on Friday 29th November at 7pm! View event
Barrow Park Run
A fantastic 5 Km run around Barrow Park, open to everyone! View event
Ulverston Park Run
Ulverston Park Run takes place every Saturday at 9am View event
Storytelling Taster Workshop
  • Saturday 30th November 10:00am until 1:00pm
Have you ever fancied telling a story without a book or a script? View event
Roy Chubby Brown
  • Thursday 5th December 6:00pm until 10:30pm
Roo Star presents for one night only Roy Chubby Brown View event
The Santa Express - Barrow's Magical Christmas Pantomime
  • Thursday 5th December, 6:30pm - Until Tuesday 24th December, 2:30pm
Jack Frost has kidnapped Santa, but fear not, the Christmas Fairy has jumped down from the tree and is about to take young Holly on board an adventure to the North Pole via The Santa Express where with... View event
Barrow AFC Christmas Market
  • Friday 6th December 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Barrow AFC Christmas Market at Portland Walk, on Friday 6th December View event
Meet Santa at Ford Park
Excitement is building as we begin preparations to welcome Santa to Ford Park this year! View event
Here comes the girls
  • Saturday 7th December 7:00pm until 11:59pm
Roo Star presents he's Christmas special. With three brilliant tribute acts, Katie Perry, Dua Lipa and Pink. View event
Another Local Christmas Market
  • Sunday 8th December 11:00am until 3:00pm
Following the jolly success of last year, we’re over the moon to invite you all to Another Local Christmas Market at Hawcoat Park! View event
Mind in Furness Mental Elf Run
  • Sunday 15th December, 10:00am
Mind in Furness are pleased to be hosting our first ever Mental Elf 5k family fun run at Ulverston's Ford Park! View event
Community Craft Fair Tesco Extra Cafe
  • Thursday 19th December 5:15pm until 8:00pm
Every 3rd Thursday of each month 5.15pm til 8 pm Various crafts stalls to browse and purchase from local crafter's. View event
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
  • Sunday 12th January 7:30pm until 9:30pm
TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Ulverston! View event
Red Riding Hood, a Pantomime
  • Friday 24th January, 7:30pm - Until Sunday 26th January, 9:45pm
When the Big Bad Wolf clashes with Grandma, it's impossible to tell who's a ferocious old grandma and who's a wolf in Grandma's clothing. And can anyone stop the notorious porridge thief who broke Baby... View event