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

What's On

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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 collection of vibrant felt pumpkins arranged on a table, showcasing various colors and sizes.
    A collection of vibrant felt pumpkins arranged on a table, showcasing various colors and sizes.
    Autumn Needle Felting Workshop with Charlotte Smith

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Autumn Needle Felting Workshop with Charlotte Smith
    £70 plus £5 for materials
    Spend a wonderfully creative day immersed in the art of needle felting, inspired by the beauty of nature and the cosy charm of the changing seasons. This relaxed and…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

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    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Voulez Vous
    Voulez Vous
    Voulez Vous ABBA Tribute

    Address

    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    It's 50 years since the release of Dancing Queen so we're celebrating this special anniversary, with our Having The Time Of Your Life theatre tour!

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 19:30 -

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  3. Glorious Gravel Logo
    Glorious Gravel Logo
    Lake District Gravel Epic

    Address

    John Ruskin School, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

    Telephone

    07540888895

    hello@gloriousgravel.com

    Coniston

    We have three route options for this glorious off road adventure around Coniston and the Grizedale Forest taking in a great mix of challenging climbs and fast, flowing sections through the forest.

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    12 Sept 2026Open 07:00 - 17:00

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  4. Wurlitzer
    Wurlitzer
    Wurlitzer Organ Afternoon Tea Dance

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    royaltybowness@gmail.com

    Bowness On Windermere

    Cream tea included in the ticket price, if you would like more refreshments they are available at the kiosk or bar at extra cost.

    Come and join in with our vintage afternoon tea dance with Ian Midgley playing the Wurlitzer. Dancing is not…

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    13 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00

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  5. The Bathers
    The Bathers
    The Bathers Live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar

    Address

    Zeffirellis, Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    2 Compston Rd, Ambleside

    Motivated to create music that would stand the test of time, Glaswegian singer/songwriter Chris Thomson created The Bathers in 1994 and proceeded to create and release seven albums of beautifully crafted, cinematic pop, including the stripped back…

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    13 Sept 2026Open 20:00 -

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  6. A colorful artwork featuring sunflowers surrounded by lush grasses in a serene field setting, capturing the essence of late summer.
     A colorful artwork featuring sunflowers surrounded by lush grasses in a serene field setting, capturing the essence of late summer.
    Autumn Glow Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Autumn Glow Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
    Sunday 13 September
    £70 plus £10 for materials on the day
    Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for an inspiring introduction to fibre art, creating a beautiful autumn-inspired textile picture…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

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    13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  7. Public Talk 2026
    Public Talk 2026
    A SPECIAL DAY OUT! -

    Address

    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre at Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1229 584029

    info@manjushri.org

    Conishead Priory, Ulverston

    A SPECIAL DAY OUT! Don't miss this incredible mega event at the Temple for World Peace! Join us in meditating together to create a wave of peace that touches everything. We look forward to seeing you there.

    Your day includes:
    • Inspiring Talk &…

    Dates

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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

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  8. Miss Rachel Experience
    Miss Rachel Experience
    The Miss Rachel Experience – Summer Special

    Address

    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Step into a sunshine-filled world of fun, music and learning with The Miss Rachel Experience – Summer Special! This interactive show will have your little ones singing, dancing and smiling from the very start.

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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -

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  9. 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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    13 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
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    13 Dec 2026Open 13:30 - 17:00

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  10. Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing Festival
    Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing Festival
    Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing Festival

    Address

    Sedbergh, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AD

    Telephone

    0774 6361816

    sedberghsummits@outlook.com

    Sedbergh

    Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing festival is a walking and wellbeing festival to take place 14-20 September 2026 in and around Sedbergh, the Howgills and the Lune Valley.

    The festival will include a range of guided walks and therapy seasons - details…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

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  11. Image on the left is a black and white photograph of Beatrix Potter sitting with a dog to her left-hand side. The image on the right is of a stone bui
    Image on the left is a black and white photograph of Beatrix Potter sitting with a dog to her left-hand side. The image on the right is of a stone bui
    Hawkshead: Beatrix Potter guided walk with Alison Pickering

    Address

    Meeting place: Benches outside public toilets/Hawkshead Chocolate Factory, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

    Telephone

    01539431212

    events@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    Trace the steps of Beatrix Potter to discover the actual locations in Hawkshead which became settings for some of her stories. On this guided walk, we will see the places she captured in her realistic watercolours and sketches, modelling some of the…

    Dates

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    16 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

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  12. Private Peaceful
    Private Peaceful
    Private Peaceful

    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

    Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo

    After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.

    From Michael Morpurgo—beloved author of War Horse—comes the unforgettable story of Tommo…

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    16 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:50

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  13. 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

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Furness Country
    Furness Country
    Furness Country

    Address

    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    A celebration of homegrown Country and Americana artists, with local Furness acts bringing you a special evening of live Country and Americana music.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 19:30 -

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  17. Bob Marley
    Bob Marley
    Bob Marley - How Reggae Changed The World + Afterparty (Reggae DJs)

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    royaltybowness@gmail.com

    Bowness On Windermere

    ★★★★★ "Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant" – Broadway Baby
    ★ SELL-OUT show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 ★

    Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest presents his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show to…

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    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 23:50

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  18. Two woven wicker baskets resting on a grassy surface, highlighting their rustic appearance.
    Two woven wicker baskets resting on a grassy surface, highlighting their rustic appearance.
    Foraging Basket Weaving Workshop with Jackie Carnell

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Foraging Basket Weaving Workshop with Jackie Carnell
    £70 plus £20 on the day for materials
    Create a beautiful and practical foraging basket from natural willow in this hands-on weaving workshop with skilled basket maker Jackie Carnell.
    During the…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  19. Phantom Raspberry Blower...
    Phantom Raspberry Blower...
    The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town

    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

    Something is rotten in Old London Town…

    In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is claiming the lives of the upper-classes. The dark alleyways and moonlit graveyards of London are alive with the repetitive dins of the Phantom.

    Inspector…

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    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20

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  20. Heritage Open event
    Heritage Open event
    Heritage Open weekend Appleby Cumbria

    Address

    Appleby Tourist Information, The Moot Hall, Boroughgate, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6YB

    Telephone

    +441768351177

    tic@applebytown.gov.uk

    Boroughgate, Appleby

    Heritage open weekend with free entry to venues and activities 19th and 20th Sept in Appleby in Westmorland

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

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