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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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    Hill Top Herdwick - Farm Tour

    Address

    Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

    Telephone

    000000000000

    info@hilltopherdwick.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned by Beatrix Potter.

    The farm at Hill Top remains fully operational all year round just how Beatrix Potter loved and envisioned. The farm tour offers a…

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    14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
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    14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:20

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  2. 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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    15 June 2026to31 Dec 2027Open 00:00 - 00:00

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  3. Vintage Summer shop
    Vintage Summer shop
    Coniston Vintage Summer Shop

    Address

    15 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    07957 196184

    goodevans8@hotmail.co.uk

    Coniston

    14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    7 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  4. Tessa Bunney poster - exhibition, Dock Museum, Barrow, 11th July until 4th October 2026
    Tessa Bunney poster - exhibition, Dock Museum, Barrow, 11th July until 4th October 2026
    What the sea decides to give you

    Address

    The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

    Telephone

    01229 876400

    jirving@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.

    Tessa has previously had exhibitions displayed around Morecambe Bay, but this is her first exhibition…

    Venue

    The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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    What the sea decides to give you poster
    'What the sea decides to give you' photographic exhibition

    Address

    The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

    Telephone

    01229 876400

    dockmuseum@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney

    Venue

    The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  6. A man giving a talk to a group of people sat down on chairs
    A man giving a talk to a group of people sat down on chairs
    Distillery Tour & Tasting

    Address

    Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

    Telephone

    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston

    Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…

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    22 Aug 2026to10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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    10 Dec 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. Teacups and Table at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Teacups and Table at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Gin Tasting Experiences at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Cocktails at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Cakes at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Seating Areas at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Tiered Stands at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gin from Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gin Crafted with Love at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gins at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Teacups and Table at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Gin Tasting Experiences at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Cocktails at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Cakes at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Seating Areas at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Tiered Stands at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gin from Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gin Crafted with Love at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Local Gins at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour at Shed One

    Address

    The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

    Telephone

    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    Ulverston

    Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…

    Venue

    Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings, Ulverston

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    28 Aug 2026to16 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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    3 Oct 2026to10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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    30 Oct 2026to18 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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    31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  8. 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

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

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  9. 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

    Dates

    From:
    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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  10. 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…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  11. 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…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  12. 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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  13. 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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    1 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
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  14. Close-up of a vibrant striped scarf featuring various colors and patterns, showcasing its texture and design.
    Close-up of a vibrant striped scarf featuring various colors and patterns, showcasing its texture and design.
    Playing with Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Playing with Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
    £75 plus £5 for materials on the day
    Enjoy a creative day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom with experienced weaver Jan Beadle. Suitable for both beginners and those with some weaving…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    From:
    1 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  15. Poster for The Dark Matter Mystery Planetarium Event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Poster for The Dark Matter Mystery Planetarium Event at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Dark Matter Mystery Planetarium Event

    Address

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

    enquiries@grizedaleobservatory.com

    Grizedale, Ambleside

    Join us for our planetarium show about one of the most fascinating and topical subjects in modern astronomy – dark matter.   We start with a presentation in the lounge then move to the planetarium for a viewing of the movie “The Dark Matter Mystery”…

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    Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead

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    2 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
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  16. An image of Lots of Barrow people
    An image of Lots of Barrow people
    67,000 Barrovians Can't Be Wrong

    Address

    Cooke's Studios, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow, Cumbria, LA14 5QR

    Telephone

    07706166787

    info@theatrefactory.org

    Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow

    The finale to Theatre Factory's IF! Inclusion Festival comes in the form of '67,000 Barrovians Can't Be Wrong'.

    Tucked away in a cosy enclave, 67,000 people go about their daily lives interconnecting at work, pubs, chip shops and supermarkets.

    A…

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    From:
    2 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    3 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

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  17. Cece Monsoon
    Cece Monsoon
    Cece Monsoon presents Bold As Brass

    Address

    Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ

    Telephone

    01539 332731

    Royaltytechnicalbowness@gmail.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    INTERNATIONAL DRAG ROYALTY

    Direct from prestigious theatres and luxury cruise ships around the world, CeCe Monsoon dazzles with wit, glamour and unforgettable stage presence.

    Expect big laughs, fabulous storytelling and a feel-good night you…

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    From:
    2 Oct 2026Open 18:40 - 23:00

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  18. A Brief Case of Crazy at The Victoria Wood Theatre Theatre in Windermere
    A Brief Case of Crazy at The Victoria Wood Theatre Theatre in Windermere
    A Brief Case of Crazy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Skedaddle Theatre & Shoddy Theatres' OFFWestEnd award winning A Brief Case of Crazy is heading to The Victoria Wood Theatre in Windermere on 2nd October as part of a full UK tour

    From the realms of Charlie Chaplin and Mr Bean, Skedaddle Theatre…

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    2 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

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  19. A man carefully cuts a piece of glass with a knife, demonstrating precision and focus in his task.
    A man carefully cuts a piece of glass with a knife, demonstrating precision and focus in his task.
    Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan
    £70 plus £15 on the day for materials
    Learn the traditional art of stained-glass panel making in this hands-on workshop with Annette McMillan. You will learn how to cut glass from a pattern, lead the…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  20. People at Shed One making their own spirit with owner Andy
    People at Shed One making their own spirit with owner Andy
    Make Your Own Distilled Spirit

    Address

    Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

    Telephone

    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston

    Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025

    Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.

    Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…

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    4 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 17:00
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