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If you haven’t hear about Cumbria’s classic seaside towns and coastal views, it’s time to take a stroll along the prom at Arnside or Grange-over-Sands.
Artsy Ulverston is jam-packed with character; from its quirky cafes and foodie hotspots to colourfully rendered houses and cobbled streets. It even has its own award-winning gin distillery, an historic priory-turned internationally renowned Buddhist centre and a museum dedicated to Laurel & Hardy (this was Stan’s birthplace, after all).
Take the ultimate ‘road with a view’ to Barrow for its virtually uninterrupted coastal scenery. Then step back almost 900 years with a visit to the magnificent Furness Abbey, explore the area’s rich maritime history at Barrow’s Dock Museum or even try a spot of seal watching at South Walney Nature Reserve. For some retail therapy, Barrow Market Hall is one of the Cumbria’s largest indoor markets.
Other highlights include the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the eastern side of the bay. From birds to butterflies, it’s known for abundant wildlife, ancient woodlands and an elaborate mosaic of stunning limestone pavements. And can you find the enchanted ‘Fairy Steps’ at Beetham?
Whether it’s an exhilarating bike ride for two or a family-friendly cycling trip, the Morecambe Bay cycleway is the perfect place to reconnect with nature on two wheels. Whatever your age, interest or ability, this fairly flat coastal route takes in some fantastic views, with plenty of quirky towns and villages worth hopping on and off your bike for.
Morecambe Bay is also the perfect place to eat, from scrumptious pub grub to top-notch dining for a special occasion. Cartmel has earned itself a national reputation for culinary excellence thanks largely to superstar chef Simon Rogan, whose two restaurants in the village have three Michelin stars between them. And that’s not forgetting the world-famous sticky toffee pudding, proudly sold in Cartmel village shop.
You can walk off those tasty treats at nearby Holker Hall & Gardens. Framed by the Lakeland Hills, the estate includes 200 acres of parkland and its own herd of fallow deer.
Learn the technique of working with English freshwater rushes (which your tutor has harvested…
Learn to Weave your own unique Scarf using gorgeous hand-dyed yarns. Join us as we introduce you…
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the…
Booths is a family owned and operated independent supermarket with over 160 years tradition of…
This event has been rescheduled again to Saturday 28 May 2022. Current tickets are valid for the…
50 Mile Ultra Run 50 miles, 4000m ascent – a journey on foot from the very top of the Lake District…
This event has been rescheduled to Friday 3 June 2022 Current tickets will be valid for the new…
Gill works with Collage to create one off artworks and designs for textile print. In this workshop…
Our holiday homes for hire in the Lake District make this all a lot easier, as we supply everything…
Velo Retro is ready for its 8th year. The only retro and vintage cycling festival in the English…
Summer Jumps racing fixtures in Cartmel Village. Festival atmosphere.
Home of The Black Horses Friesian Experience, farm location with stunning views over South Lakeland…
Experience the thrill of an after-dark adventure and discover how nocturnal creatures make the…
Spring Bank Cottage is peacefully situated in a lovely location in the countryside, yet only a few…
Grange over Sands to Roa Island (Barrow). A walk of 33 miles that follows the low hills of…
There is something magical about working with indigo dye. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
In the relaxed atmosphere of Hare Hill Barn, this practical two-day beginner's course is a great…
Welcome to the Shed! Enjoy a welcome G&T, followed by a distillery tour, before settling in our…
In this workshop you will learn the basics of how to use a pointed nib, learn about different paper…
Community street party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration.
Do you find creating a garment from a commercial pattern frustrating? May be your finished…
We're thrilled to be welcoming The Toyota MR 2 Drivers Club from around 10am onwards. Like all…
This one day workshop will introduce you to basic bookbinding techniques. You will have the…
Watching the sun go down over Morecambe Bay is the stuff memories are made of
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ULVERSTON
English Touring Opera returns with a poetic production of the most popular of operas: Puccini's story of young love, starting on Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret.
On this festive, snowy night the lovers draw close, but poverty forces them apart in…
Barrow-in-Furness
Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre presents Zog and the Flying Doctors
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's modern take on the classic fairy tale, Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a…
ULVERSTON
Lancashire's finest brass band brings you a fantastic evening of 'Polished Brass', featuring music from marches to movie themes and classics to comedy numbers.
Enjoy the warmth of Leyland Band's unique sound as the regular Ulverston favourites…
Carnforth
Oh the freedom of the open road, we know the feeling well. We have tent pitches for camping in Cumbria, most of which have picturesque views available. Nestling in an idyllic Lakeland countryside setting, Holgates presents a tempting year round…
Grange-over-Sands
Greaves Farm Caravan Park is small, family run park in beautiful countryside on the fringe of the Lake District within easy reach of Lake Windermere, the historic village of Cartmel and Grange over Sands and many places of interest. An ideal…
Ulverston
We, Andy and Zoe, look forward to hosting you at our award-winning Gin Distillery here in Ulverston. Enjoy a distillery tour, followed by tastings of at least 6 gins in our stylish bar with views of Ulverston’s iconic Pepperpot atop Hoad.
Grange-over-Sands
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with the warmth and welcome of a much loved family home. The hall is set in 25 acres of romantic formal & woodland gardens and ancient parkland, with the…
Barrow-In-Furness
The Barrow Festival of Transport event returns to Barrow town centre in 2022.
The event attracts over 150 classic, vintage and desirable vehicles to the town including, cars, motorbikes, scooters, buses and commercial vehicles.
A main arena will…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
During the day you will learn incredibly effective and easy techniques with jewellery wires, threading beads and fabrics, twisting, coiling, weaving and crochet, allowing you to build up sculptural shapes and patterns. With guidance you will turn…
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it's like to ride and / or drive top quality Friesians in one of the most scenic parts of the country.
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
We're thrilled to be welcoming The Vauxhall VX220 Owners Club from around 11am onwards. Like all visiting clubs, the member's vehicles will be displayed in our outdoor exhibition area just outside the museum's main entrance.
We hope to see many…
Grange-over-Sands
Spring Bank Cottage is peacefully situated in a lovely location in the countryside, yet only a few minutes by car or foot from the centre of Grange-Over-Sands. Probably the best views in the area can be enjoyed from the cottage.
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
We're thrilled to be welcoming Jap2Jap back to the museum from around 10:00am onwards. This Japanese motoring club includes all things Japanese - Cars, bikes, standard & modded and the club love to share their passion for Japanese motoring.
Like…
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
We're thrilled to be welcoming The Army Charity and their motorcycling event from around 10:30am onwards. Like all visiting clubs, the member's vehicles will be displayed in our outdoor exhibition area just outside the museum's main entrance.
There…
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
We're thrilled to be welcoming The Citroen Traction Avant Owners Club from around 10am onwards. Like all visiting clubs, the member's vehicles will be displayed in our outdoor exhibition area just outside the museum's main entrance.
The Traction…
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
We're thrilled to be welcoming The Toyota MR 2 Drivers Club from around 10am onwards. Like all visiting clubs, the member's vehicles will be displayed in our outdoor exhibition area just outside the museum's main entrance.
Mid-Engined, Rear Wheel…
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Bring your own classic vehicle
The event is open to the proud owners of classic cars, trucks, vans and motorbikes, as well as more recent hot…
Grange over Sands
Gill works with Collage to create one off artworks and designs for textile print. In this workshop she will share the techniques she uses for you to create your own striking collage. You will start by making a set of painted, textured papers using…
Grange-over-Sands
This year sees our beloved Chilli Fest take on a little revamp and we welcome our first ever Holker Fest!
Do not fear – the chilli eating competition will still take place at the end of the day, but Holker Fest will be our very own carnival full of…
Grange over Sands
Learn to Weave your own unique Scarf using gorgeous hand-dyed yarns. Join us as we introduce you to the addictive world of weaving.
Complete beginners are welcome in this workshop where you will use rigid heddle looms to weave with. We will ask…
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