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Looking for something to do? Let our arts and culture attractions keep you entertained, with a wide range of events and creative activities for all to enjoy. There’s everything form workshops and interactive experiences, to cinema, theatre, and musical productions. Remember to book ahead to avoid missing out, and join us for a visit to remember.
Imagine creating your own masterpiece in the very place where famous names like William Wordsworth and John Ruskin lived and worked. You can now visit their former homes and take part in regular activities like sketching and writing while you’re there. Keep an eye out for events like outdoor theatre and poetry readings, too.
As well as their permanent collections, art galleries, museums and cultural venues also host regular exhibitions featuring works from renowned artists; or highlighting different aspects of our local history and heritage. There are also workshops to help you learn a new skill (and take away a handmade souvenir of your time in the Lake District, Cumbria!). Pottery, painting, dance, weaving, embroidery and plenty more are on offer at arts and culture venues across the area.
Visiting with kids? There are lots of children’s activities to enjoy! Arts and crafts workshops, dressing up clothes, fossil rubbing, arts and history trails, and so much more await. Keep an eye out for additional activities during school holidays too.
If you want to be entertained, Westmorland & Furness is the place to be. Our theatres and cinemas host a packed programme of performances. There are internationally acclaimed productions; comedy shows to keep you laughing; children’s shows for family-friendly fun; musical performances from local and national names; and so much more.
Our arts, culture and heritage scene is buzzing with activity: there’s always something on, so come and discover everything our attractions have to offer.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by Westmorland and Furness Council.
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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
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National Trust - Townend, Holbeck Ln, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
015394 32628Troutbeck, Windermere
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years of family documents. Explore snippets of young Ben Browne's life in the 1700's, after he moved from the Lake District to London, in letters sent to…
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Inspired by archival footage from the family archive, Summer of Play at Sizergh will transport you back in time.
Enjoy lawn games, dressing up and creative play in the garden. Scan the QR code to see footage of games in the garden and a garden…
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Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Sedbergh
Contemporary Quilt Group is a specialist group within the Quilters' Guild. Its members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of our practice, creating innovative and dynamic art. Their mission is to…
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Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Sedbergh
There is ever-present change in all our lives, presented in a new exhibition of fibre arts by students and staff of ArtyBird Carnforth.
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Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Sedbergh
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of textiles as both a decorative and expressive art form. Together they seek to increase awareness and education at all levels through their exhibitions…
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Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
01539 637940Kendal
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a collection of beautiful drawings exploring the connection between people and nature.
London-based artist Charmaine Watkiss (b.1964) examines…
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Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
015394 41396East of Lake, Coniston
Come to an exhibition of radical and innovative textiles; from homewares to art and fashion from Blue Patch, the UK's Sustainable Business Community.
Pull My Thread captures the creative spirit of the new green economy. Displays include new bio…
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Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NTTelephone
015394 36674Hawkshead, Ambleside
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024 exhibition. Learn how the curriculum, rules, past students and cultural changes impacted the Grammar School between the Elizabethan and Edwardian eras…
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Kendal Museum, Kendal, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BTTelephone
01539815597Station Road, Kendal
This exciting new exhibition at Kendal Museum's People's Gallery will showcase work by Cumbrian artist Fliss Watts from 15th August until 21st September. Skulduggery incorporates and expands on work by Fliss Watts previously shown in Carlisle and at…
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William Heelis Office, (Former Beatrix Potter Gallery), Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NSTelephone
07309 119752Main Street, Hawkshead
A six week exhibition exploring the wilder side of the Lake District, taking place in the former Beatrix Potter Gallery in the centre of Hawkshead. This unique exhibition showcases the work of artists who live and work in rural Cumbria, plus art…
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for their species from 150 year old birch trees to a 2,000 year old yew tree.
Have you ever walked past a really big tree and wondered how old it is? Have…
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Lakeland Motor Museum, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TATelephone
015395 30400Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe Ambio. Everyone is welcome to attend whether you're an owner, enthusiast or just keen to see some great examples of some classic local cars.
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National Trust - Acorn Bank, Acorn Barn, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SPTelephone
017683 61893Temple Sowerby, Penrith
The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of Acorn Bank's garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest being picked around the middle of October. Every weekend throughout September and October the most recently picked…
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National Trust - Acorn Bank, Acorn Barn, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SPTelephone
017683 61893Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Prolific writer, socialite and traveller Dorothy Una Ratcliffe lived at Acorn Bank from 1930 to 1950.- Read her poetry and listen to 'T'Croodle Beck' recited in Yorkshire dialect. Dorothy's writing holds a deep connection to nature and folklore and…
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Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725133Kendal
Starts 11am & 2pm | Tickets £14.50, Under 16s £11, Family of 4 £40 | Theatre | Recommended Age 6-10yrs
Get Lost and Found and The Roald Dahl Story Company presents
ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS
All around the world, Roald Dahlʼs words…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room Standing
Europe's Official 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 28 chart-topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.
Performing over 35 chart-topping smash-hits live in…
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
01539 637940Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and Broad Leys a privately-owned Arts & Crafts house designed by architect Charles FA…
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The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
01539440872Bowness on Windermere
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album Nicely Out of Tune. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen classics including Meet Me on the Corner, We Can Swing…
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Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539722975Stramongate, Kendal
Ply-split braiding is an innovative textile technique, a kind of off-loom weaving where high-twist cords go through the centre of, or are split by, other cords.
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The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
01539440872Bowness-on-Windermere
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album 'Nicely Out of Tune'. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen classics, including 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'We Can…
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