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Looking for something to do? From unique exhibitions and creative workshops to lively theatre and wonderful music, let our world class cultural venues entertain you with a brilliant range of events & creative activities:
Creative workshops
Imagine creating your own masterpiece in the very place where famous names like William Wordsworth and John Ruskin lived and worked. Venues offer opportunities for sketching, writing, pottery, painting, dance, weaving or embroidery – so get ready to learn a new skill and take away a handmade souvenir of your time in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Exhibitions and talks
As well as their permanent collections, art galleries, museums and cultural venues also host a regular calendar of talks and exhibitions. Enjoy viewing beautiful works from renowned artists or learn more about famous figures linked to the area. From traditional Lakeland life to submarine building, there’s lots of fascinating local heritage to discover.
Cinema, theatre and music performances
A perfect evening out is guaranteed at a brilliant range of cultural venues, theatres and cinemas, hosting a packed programme of festivals and events. From film festivals and outdoor theatre to poetry readings and world music, enjoy everything from internationally acclaimed productions to emerging home-grown talent.
Family friendly activities
Visiting with kids? Many attractions offer brilliant and engaging activities for children so come along and enjoy! There’s arts & crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, dressing up clothes, fossil rubbing, treasure hunts, quizzes and much more. Keep an eye out for seasonal activities and events during school holidays too.
Plan ahead for a visit to remember
Our arts, culture and heritage scene is buzzing with activity, so come and join us to discover everything our attractions have to offer. Check our events listings and make sure you book ahead to avoid missing out. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
015394 46139Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
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Allan Bank, National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QBTelephone
01539435143Grasmere
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of modern printmaking. Women in Print draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Gwyneth Alban Davis, whose values of community, resilience, and…
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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.
Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026)
Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics exploring the transience of human achievement. Working with hand-built stoneware crank clay and a low-firing copper glaze, Sue draws inspiration from…Address
Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation.
As artists, we see Common Land not only as a reflection on the physical terrain, but as an exploration of the emotional and ancestral ground we all, in…Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Over the last 25 years, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, adored by fellow artists and the wider public alike. It is no wonder they are frequently described as a "Scottish Supergroup". A concert…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show.
A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall tales is a show about Cruising, driving…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney!
A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop facilitator and guest at poetry nights and festivals across the UK – he has published two poetry collections with Flapjack Press, 'A Poet Called Dave'…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Get ready to "Let It Go" all over again — live on stage!
Kendal College's exceptionally talented Performing Arts students bring Disney's Frozen to life at The Brewery Arts Centre, with the support of the brilliant Theatre Production students who…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Peat & Diesel are hitting the road running in 2026! The island-powered trio bring their unstoppable live show to Brewery Arts, delivering full-throttle anthems, chaos, singalongs, and maybe even some new choons to boot!
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Lavender Wood – Watercolour Workshop with Ruth Clayton
31 May £70 plus £7 on the day for materials and frame
Join Ruth Clayton for a relaxed and inspiring watercolour workshop exploring the soft colours, atmosphere, and structure of a lavender…Address
Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
British audiences loved Haydn – and he loved them back. On visits to London, Haydn caused quite a sensation, and his last ever symphony – his 104th – was a heartfelt farewell to the city. And some say his London Symphony might just be his very best,…
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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
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin at Broad Leys, a private Voysey-designed masterpiece, then make your way to Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, a beautifully preserved architectural…
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Pick and Pick and Stripes in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
Saturday 13th June
£70 plus £5 for materials
Taking our inspiration from the seasonal colours observed during a short walk down to the bridge just below Farfield Mill (weather…Address
Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen…
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539569818Nr Kendal
Join award-winning photographer and visual artist Joanne Coates for a midsummer guided walk and creative cyanotype workshop that brings together landscape, land-use and image-making. Explore Joanne's site-specific project Daughters of the Soil,…
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Rowland's a Morecambe-based poet known largely for his crazy,…
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