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    What's On Around the Westmorland and Furness Way
What's on around the Westmorland and Furness Way

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Towns and villages along the Westmorland and Furness Way host an exciting calendar of events throughout the year. From traditional agricultural shows and local fairs to walking festivals and community celebrations, there’s always something happening along the route.

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  1. A group enjoying a photography workshop in the Lake District
    A group enjoying a photography workshop in the Lake District
    Lake District Photography Experiences

    Address

    The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HJ

    Telephone

    07763771798

    info@focusonphotographers.co.uk

    Windermere

    Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District.

    Perfect for couples, families and groups, these relaxed and enjoyable experiences combine exploration, creativity and practical photography tips in some…

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    From:
    15 June 2026to31 Dec 2027Open 00:00 - 00:00

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  2. a photograph of the members of the wool clip group who are exhibiting in this exhibition
    a photograph of the members of the wool clip group who are exhibiting in this exhibition
    Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip – 25th Anniversary Exhibition

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

    Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  3. Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
    Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
    Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

    Address

    Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

    Telephone

    015394 33250

    wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    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,…

    Venue

    Wray, Ambleside

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    6 Sept 2026to22 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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    24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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    8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  4. pen and ink drawing of a tumbled down old shed
    pen and ink drawing of a tumbled down old shed
    Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin – Hilary Grisewood

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

    Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin is an exhibition by Hilary Grisewood that explores and celebrates the vernacular architecture of the Yorkshire…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  5. a colourful quilt depicitng the seascape of white cliffs and the sea
    a colourful quilt depicitng the seascape of white cliffs and the sea
    Pathways – Contemporary Textiles

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

    Pathways presents a dynamic exhibition by Contemporary Quilt, a Special Interest Group of The Quilters' Guild, whose members…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  6. textile artin blues
    textile artin blues
    Textile Fusion – Dianne Standen

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

    Textile Fusion presents a new body of work by textile artist Dianne Standen, inspired by the rich textures, colours, and forms of…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

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    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum

    Address

    Cumbria, Bowness on Windermere, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

    Telephone

    015395 30400

    info@lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

    Backbarrow, Newby Bridge

    Experience our collection in a whole new light! For one evening only, we are opening our doors after hours for an exclusive, atmospheric look at over a century of motoring history. Pick up your complimentary torch on arrival and explore the dimmed…

    Venue

    Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 20:00

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  8. Poster for the Messengers of Time and Space Planetarium Event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Poster for the Messengers of Time and Space Planetarium Event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Messengers of Space and Time Planetarium Event

    Address

    Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    enquiries@grizedaleobservatory.com

    Grizedale, Ambleside

    Join us for our planetarium show about a fascinating topic in astronomy. We begin with a presentation in the lounge, then moving to the planetarium for a viewing of the movie “Messengers of Space and Time”.

    Messengers of Time and Space is a…

    Venue

    Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead

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    22 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
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  9. Burneside Brass Band
    Burneside Brass Band
    Burneside Brass & Burneside Training Band Live in Concert

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Burneside Brass & Burneside Training Band invite you to join them for an entertaining evening celebrating memorable music from the world of film and television!

    Come along and enjoy a fantastic programme of music performed by the talented players…

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    22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:50

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  10. Murder mystery cast in gatsby attire seated in the conservatory bar at a murder mystery evening at Merewood Country House Hotel.
    Murder mystery cast in gatsby attire seated in the conservatory bar at a murder mystery evening at Merewood Country House Hotel.
    Murder at Gatsby Manor

    Address

    Merewood Country House Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LH

    Telephone

    015394 46484

    info@merewoodhotel.co.uk

    Windermere

    Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.

    As you enjoy a delicious two-course…

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    22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

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  11. Poster for the Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Poster for the Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Event

    Address

    Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    enquiries@grizedaleobservatory.com

    Grizedale, Ambleside

    Join us for an inspiring planetarium show guaranteed to leave you excited and hopeful for the future of spaceflight. We begin with a presentation in the lounge, before moving to our planetarium for a viewing of the movie “Back to the Moon for…

    Venue

    Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead

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  12. Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    October Half Term at Go Ape Grizedale Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Hawkshead

    Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Grizedale Forest, set among rolling woodland near Winderemere, for an unforgettable autumn adventure.

    Perfect for families, friends, and thrill…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

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  13. Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Lake District, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    01603 895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Grizedale

    Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Halloween with your family? Take on the Halloween Potion Hunt, a 'spell-tacular' addition to Go Ape Grizedale Forest's Treetop Adventure Plus course. Combine high ropes crossings, zip wires and a seasonal…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

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  14. Jessica Warboys river painting
    Jessica Warboys river painting
    Flowing from the Fells

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the rivers and streams that make up the landscape of the region, as well as our connections to them and local stories rooted in them.

    The exhibition will…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  15. Russell Mills
    Russell Mills
    Russell Mills: Darkness Visible

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal (1757-1825), this exhibition encourages us to rediscover our ways of engaging with and comprehending the world, using sensory perception to experience…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  16. Ale McAleer - Mind Reader
    Ale McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will.

    Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America and…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20

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  17. Alex McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

    Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will.

    Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America…

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    24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  18. Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape WORKSHOP

    Address

    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Crook Road, Kendal

    Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop inspired by the colours of the changing seasons.

    This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers - with adult supervision.
    No drawing or painting…

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    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Cumbria

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  19. Sedbergh Eco Market
    Sedbergh Eco Market
    Sedbergh Environmental Market

    Address

    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZ

    Telephone

    07717066498

    sedberghecomarket@greencobweb.co.uk

    SEDBERGH

    A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!

    Venue

    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Sedbergh

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

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  20. Top Secret - The Magic of Science
    Top Secret - The Magic of Science
    Top Secret - The Magic of Science

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

    Hang on to your seats as we transform the theatre into a real life science laboratory which will inspire and educate every young…

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    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:40

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