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About Us
The Kirkgate Centre is an entertainment and cultural venue at the heart of the lively community of Cockermouth, Cumbria.
We celebrate our local talent and heritage, and bring top quality professional entertainment to
our town and many other communities across the area to the west of the Lake District National Park.
Whether you enjoy films on a big screen, live music, theatre, exhibitions, shows for children and families or community events, Kirkgate has something for everyone. Our quirky character makes us a special venue for weddings, parties, festivals and conferences.
Our mission:
“Creative talent is valued, developed, and supported with opportunities for all to actively engage with and enjoy the arts, our local heritage and community life”
Our values:
Commitment – Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to delivering our mission.
Inclusion – We aim to make art, heritage, and culture accessible to all our communities.
Sustainability – We aim to ensure that the organisation is secure for future generations from both financial and environmental perspective.
Nurturing – We aim to provide an environment that encourages growth, development of skills confidence and enjoyment for all.
WHAT’S ON
Monthly Market Seller Registration
25th April 2026 9:00am
Kirkgate Centre
For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...
Kirkgate Monthly Market
25th April 2026 10:00am
Kirkgate Centre
We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...
Jumble Sale!
25th April 2026 10:00am (Doors open at 10:00 am)
Kirkgate Centre
Remember the days of jumble sales? Ratching through all manner of stuff and things, hunting out the bargains, spending your pocket money on random bits and pieces… Those were the days… We are bringing back the humble jumble sale at the Kirkgate, as part of our 90s themed weekend! To raise vital funds for the centre. RECYCLE/REPURPOSE – so many ...
90s disco!
25th April 2026 7:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
It's been a while since we cleared the floor and had a good old boogie… In years gone by we've done all the decades, plus a Madonna birthday special, even a movie theme disco. Now we've got the fancy LED lights we're upgrading from our humble glitterball… Brace yourself for a full on light show! This weekend we're all about ...