The annual town celebration that is The Winter Droving: a magical celebration of rural life, food, fun, masquerade, and fire in Penrith. This year the Winter Droving is in its 14th year! On the 25th October 2025, a magical torchlight procession will round off a day of music, masquerade and magical carnivalesque goings on.
There will be food, there will be music, and of course the parade!The market and street performers will be right across town this year including Middlegate making this a Droving not to be missed.
This year we welcome back the fantastic contigent from Culture Ireland including jugglers and the fantastic carny performers.
We will release a programme and further info nearer the time but expect the usual world class performers, diverse selection of music including the disco tractor, Fancy Dress for Dogs, The Drovers Cup, an extensive and delectable market with the additon of the Art Market with an even bigger selection of artists and makers. Also this year, we are excited to introduce the Young Drovers area packed with performances and activities for the younger Droving crowd.
If you would like to support the event you can play the Winter Droving Lottery or donate to Eden Arts here.
GET INVOLVED
Want to join in with the fun? As well as seeing a whole host of fantastic performers and musicisns you can find ways of getting involved on the day via the 'Whats On' tab opposite.
SPONSORS
We would like to thank title sponsor Leo Group alongside Penrith BID for their support of the Winter Droving 2025.
When
25
- 25
October 2025
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How to Get Involved
MAKE A MASK!
Click here for how to make your own - get creative!
Your dog could have a natural dog-walk style (way better than a cat-walk). Join the fancy dress for dogs here! There will be a fantastic doggy hamper prize provided by Vets for Pets for the best dressed pooch. Want some inspiration? Take a look at our Pinterest board here.
This years Drovers Cup Entry is now closed. Come and watch to find out who the 2025 Drovers Cup winners will be! The event will take place at 1.30pm beside the Melodrome stage.
Want to work or volunteer at the Winter Droving? We are seeking event crew and volunteers. Contact us winterdroving@edenarts.co.uk
See the map opposite for the main activity throughout the day. You can also view it at larger scale HERE You will find a map of the procession route HERE Information Stand
Located by the Clock Tower and on Middlegate the information stand will be selling masks and offering information about the day.
Market and Funfair
The market will be open from 11am as will the fun fair in Great Dockray.
Travel
Penrith has excellent transport links via public transport and we urge visitors to use public transport where possible
Bus information can be found here (please note there will be road closures in place so some bus routes may vary on the day)
Penrith Train Station is 5 minute walk from the town. Information about trains can be found here
Why not consider one of the amazing carshare websites such as liftshare.com
There are plenty of plenty of places to park your bike in town- just avoid those street performers!
If you are traveling by car Penrith is junction 40 off the M6 and can be accessed from the A66 and A6.
Parking
Parking is available in the towns car parks- a list of which can be found here (excluding Mansion House Car Park).
Additional parking will be available free of charge at Ullswater Community College, Wetheriggs Ln, Penrith CA11 8NG
Please find the access statement here. Contact info@edenarts.co.uk if you have any additional access questions
