30th Anniversary Event: Picnic at the Castle

1st June 2025 3:00pm (Doors open at 2:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

To celebrate 30 years of Kirkgate Arts & Heritage we have a series of special celebratory events over 2025.

The first of which is our 30th Anniversary Picnic at the Castle!

With thanks to Lord and Lady Egremont, who we are excited to enjoy the company of, we will be enjoying the surroundings of Cockermouth Castle for a variety of live entertainment, an afternoon tea picnic (from the High Tea Guy) and a glass of prosecco!

Entertainment includes…

Close up magic from The Great Baldini!

Live music!

A literary inspired tour from Jessie McMeekin – including personal favourites from Lord and Lady Egremont.

You can also book to take part in a castle tour, guided by knowledgeable members of the Civic Trust (who were instrumental in saving what is now the Kirkgate Centre from demolition back in the mid 90s).

Please note: No under 7s or dogs are not allowed on the tour, the tour will include rough terrain and steeps and in the case of bad weather we will make every effort to go ahead as planned. But we have alternate arrangements if the event is unable to take place outside – information will be sent via email of these arrangements.