Events

Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring exhibition of small format hand woven tapestries.

A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas, subject matter, and materials to create harmonious objects and paintings.

Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine.

Showcasing vintage garments repurposed to illustrate facets of the museum collection alongside contemporary textile and mixed media pieces

Help find the bees dotted around all four levels of the mill

The exhibition traces the history of the School from its founding by Roger Lupton in the Sixteenth Century through good times and not so good times to the present day.

Overnight 8 pm – 6 am

Guided Tour

Singing Slovenia – concert at Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House, Sedbergh at 6pm with Lakeland Voices and Bentham Voices community choirs singing a number of songs from Slovenia and the UK to celebrate 20 years of town twinning between Sedbergh and Zrece in Slovenia, and Slovenia Statehood Day. The evening with include a Slovenian supper.

Two Day Event

Overnight 8 pm – 6 am

Two Day Event

The second Artisan Market of the year on Sedbergh Main Street. Our Artisan Markets are a popular feature of the Sedbergh calendar featuring a wide range of stalls including craft, artists and food stalls

Fireworks lasting about 10 minutes at approximately 10.15 pm

An afternoon of Strawberries and Song

The exhibition traces the history of the School from its founding by Roger Lupton in the Sixteenth Century through good times and not so good times to the present day.

South bound one lane

South  bound exit slip road overnight

Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring exhibition of small format hand woven tapestries.

A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas, subject matter, and materials to create harmonious objects and paintings.

Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine.

Showcasing vintage garments repurposed to illustrate facets of the museum collection alongside contemporary textile and mixed media pieces

Help find the bees dotted around all four levels of the mill

South bound one lane

South  bound exit slip road overnight

Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring exhibition of small format hand woven tapestries.

A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas, subject matter, and materials to create harmonious objects and paintings.

Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine.

Showcasing vintage garments repurposed to illustrate facets of the museum collection alongside contemporary textile and mixed media pieces

South  bound exit slip road overnight

entry slip road south bound overnight

Home of Judge Thomas Fell and his wife Margaret who married George Fox

Sue Lancaster is a well-known as a textile artist working in machine embroidery, but her work starts well in advance of the production in stitch.

Each summer at ArtyBird, we film our Creative Textile suite of courses. Soon my shell became the focus and star of them – surprising us on how inspiring just one shell can be.

The Graduation Show of the ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship group who are intertwined through strong, supportive bonds of friendship and shared creativity.

Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Food and Drink  Children’s entertainment  BBQ

entry slip road south bound overnight

The third Artisan Market of the year on Sedbergh Main Street. Our Artisan Markets are a popular feature of the Sedbergh calendar featuring a wide range of stalls including craft, artists and food stalls

Climbing Tower, Segway Rides, Archery, Crazy Golf and Giant Snakes and Ladders

South bound one lane

Women’s First Class County Cricket on Sedbergh School’s wonderfully picturesque pitch

Help find the bees dotted around all four levels of the mill

Sue Lancaster is a well-known as a textile artist working in machine embroidery, but her work starts well in advance of the production in stitch.

Each summer at ArtyBird, we film our Creative Textile suite of courses. Soon my shell became the focus and star of them – surprising us on how inspiring just one shell can be.

The Graduation Show of the ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship group who are intertwined through strong, supportive bonds of friendship and shared creativity.

A “Friendly”

Chance to see 6 of the most important historic places close to Sedbergh courtesy of the Handley and Bucknall families

Men’s First Class Cricket on Sedbergh School’s wonderfully picturesque pitch

Help find the bees dotted around all four levels of the mill

Sedbergh’s celebration of all things sheep is back for 2025.

The fourth Artisan Market of the year on Sedbergh Main Street, coinciding with Sheepfest. Our Artisan Markets are a popular feature of the Sedbergh calendar featuring a wide range of stalls including craft, artists and food stalls

The annual August Bank Holiday Gala began in the 1960s and continues as a much-loved local events

Sue Lancaster is a well-known as a textile artist working in machine embroidery, but her work starts well in advance of the production in stitch.

Each summer at ArtyBird, we film our Creative Textile suite of courses. Soon my shell became the focus and star of them – surprising us on how inspiring just one shell can be.

The Graduation Show of the ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship group who are intertwined through strong, supportive bonds of friendship and shared creativity.

At Greenside, we’re bringing back the simple joy of those early music festivals. Its a weekend to relax, dance, laugh, and enjoy time with your family, friends, and neighbours. With live music, fun activities for all ages, and a real sense of community, its the kind of event that reminds you what life’s all about!

At Greenside, we’re bringing back the simple joy of those early music festivals. Its a weekend to relax, dance, laugh, and enjoy time with your family, friends, and neighbours. With live music, fun activities for all ages, and a real sense of community, its the kind of event that reminds you what life’s all about!

Sue Lancaster is a well-known as a textile artist working in machine embroidery, but her work starts well in advance of the production in stitch.

Each summer at ArtyBird, we film our Creative Textile suite of courses. Soon my shell became the focus and star of them – surprising us on how inspiring just one shell can be.

The Graduation Show of the ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship group who are intertwined through strong, supportive bonds of friendship and shared creativity.

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group.

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape.

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage.

Tickets from TryBooking

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group.

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape.

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage.

Bands performing at various venues

Bands performing at various venues

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group.

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape.

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage.

All welcome

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group.

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape.

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage.

Christmas Market, festive music, and Santa in his Grotto

A quotation from a lady who attended an earlier one “It’s like having the King’s College Chapel carol service on your doorstep, but you can join in too!”

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape.

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage.

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group.