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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. ADHD
    ADHD
    ADHD Unfiltered with Hester Grainger

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    ADHD Unfiltered is packed with laugh out loud stories, accurate observations and audience interaction, putting words to the everyday realities of life with an ADHD brain. From overthinking and impulsivity, to masking, burnout and the relief of…

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    19 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

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  2. embroidered patch on a fabric within an embroidery hoop
    embroidered patch on a fabric within an embroidery hoop
    Craft Workshop: Make a Patch for your Backpack

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Mark your latest mountaineering achievement – or your Kendal Mountain Festival weekend – by creating your very own embroidered patch to add to your backpack.

    Adults and children are welcome to take part in this relaxed drop-in activity, included…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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  3. Gingerbread house decorated
    Gingerbread house decorated
    The Gingerbread House Festival

    Address

    Low Wood Bay Functions, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP

    Telephone

    015394 35428

    info@thegingerbreadhousefestival.com

    Ambleside Rd, Windermere

    The UK's first-ever Gingerbread House Festival is an innovative and creative national event, competition and collaboration between Grasmere Gingerbread® and
    Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. The first-ever national celebration and bold reimagining of a…

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    From:
    20 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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  4. "Eilish Briscoe"
    "Eilish Briscoe"
    Eilish Briscoe: i don't have the words

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Windermere, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA23 1BZ

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    ecooper@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Eilish Briscoe is an artist and designer from Lancashire, now based in London. Her multidisciplinary practice spans graphic design, printmaking, sculpture and installation, exploring the relationship between art, language and health.

    After…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  5. Curator tour within the gallery
    Curator tour within the gallery
    Curator tour: Highlights of Abbot Hall Art Gallery

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Join Keeper of Collections Niall Hodson on a special guided tour of Abbot Hall Art Gallery, created as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2026 offer.

    This 30-minute walk around tour will introduce visitors to some of the highlights of Abbot…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

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    20 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
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    20 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 14:30
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    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 14:30

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  6. KMF
    KMF
    Discounted entry at Abbot Hall during Kendal Mountain Festival

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    As part of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2026 offer, we're offering discounted day entry to Abbot Hall.

    Your ticket gives you access to all of Abbot Hall's current exhibitions and galleries, including Russell Mills: Darkness Visible, Flowing from…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

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    20 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  7. Foreigner's Journey
    Foreigner's Journey
    A Foreigners Journey

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Featuring the incredible vocals and stage presence of Adam J Oades, and cherry picking the very best and most iconic songs from each of the two bands, to create a carefully balanced set- list, including bonafide rock classics.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

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  8. JMW Turner painting
    JMW Turner painting
    Amy Concannon – Chasing the Sublime: J.M.W. Turner and the Majesty of the Mountains

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Join Dr Amy Concannon, Manton Senior Curator of Historic British Art at Tate Britain, for a special talk exploring J.M.W. Turner, at Abbot Hall.

    Inspired by Turner's dramatic Alpine watercolour The Passage of Mount St Gothard from the Centre of…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 17:30

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  9. Anyone For Tennis?
    Anyone For Tennis?
    Anyone for Tennis?

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394405872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!

    Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter…

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    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:10

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  10. Zeffirellis Cinema
    Zeffirellis Cinema
    Best of Kendal - Kendal Mountain Festival

    Address

    Films at Zeffirellis, Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Compston Road, Ambleside

    Join us for a special evening celebrating the spirit of adventure, with a lovingly curated selection of films from the Kendal Mountain Festival.

    Bringing together powerful stories from around the world, the 'Best of Kendal' collection features…

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    22 Nov 2026Open 19:00 -

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  11. St John's Hospice welcomes you to Bowness-on-Windermere for Light Up A Life
    St John's Hospice welcomes you to Bowness-on-Windermere for Light Up A Life
    Light Up A Life: Bowness-on-Windermere

    Address

    St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere, St Martin's Church, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

    Telephone

    01524 382538

    communications@sjhospice.org.uk

    Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Join St John's Hospice for our Bowness-on-Windermere Light Up A Life Remembrance and Celebration Event.

    Enjoy an evening of readings from staff, volunteers and family members with music provided by the Windermere & Bowness Community Choir and the…

    Venue

    St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 19:30

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  12. Wreath Making
    Wreath Making
    Wreath Making

    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

    Add some handcrafted charm to your festive celebrations this year by creating your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath.

    You'll learn how to use locally sourced foliage, natural materials and decorations to make an original wreath to…

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    From:
    26 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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    27 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  13. St Mary's Hospice Ambleside
    St Mary's Hospice Ambleside
    St Mary's Hospice Christmas Celebration

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Centre, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA229DH

    Telephone

    01229 444407

    lynsey.lawson@stmaryshospice.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Please join us for St Mary's Hospice Community Christmas Celebration in Ambleside.

    This fun and friendly event, hosted by St Mary's community services team, will be a celebration for the whole community.

    To feature:

    Festive activities
    Hot drinks,…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

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  14. Winter Art and Craft Fair Swarthmoor Hall
    Winter Art and Craft Fair Swarthmoor Hall
    Winter Art & Craft Fair at Swarthmoor Hall

    Address

    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

    Telephone

    +441229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Friday 27th November: 3.30pm - 7.30pm

    Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall…

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    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 15:30 - 19:30

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  15. Father Christmas is popping to pigneys
    Father Christmas is popping to pigneys
    Father Christmas is Popping to Pigneys

    Address

    Chapel Street, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6QR

    Telephone

    01768351240

    hello@pigney.co.uk

    Appleby

    Even Father Christmas is Popping to Pigneys!

    We've got a very special visitor popping in to see us this Christmas, and it's all for a fantastic local cause!

    Father Christmas will be joining us in his very own specially built grotto at H. Pigney &…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 08:00 - 16:00

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  16. Poster for Kirkby Stephen Christmas Celebrations
    Poster for Kirkby Stephen Christmas Celebrations
    Kirkby Stephen Christmas Celebrations

    Address

    Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS

    Telephone

    +447974754026

    sandytropic@btinternet.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    Fun and Games all day. Christmas Fayre, crafting, stalls, kid's rides. Lights on at 6pm followed by Penine Young Farmers Christmas Tractor Run

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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  17. Pennine YFC Christmas Tractor Run Route 2026
    Pennine YFC Christmas Tractor Run Route 2026
    Pennine YFC Christmas Tractor Run

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Faraday Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DS

    Telephone

    07497 454735

    sjclapham2018@gmail.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    Pennine Young Farmers Club Annual Christmas Tractor Run. Departing Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart at 6pm, passing through surrounding villages!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  18. King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
    King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
    King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    With nearly 7,000 performances across 27 countries in 40 years, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are one of the world's leading jump, jive and swing bands.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

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  19. A woven star made of willow
    A woven star made of willow
    Festive Morning Star Willow Weaving Workshop at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Have a go at willow weaving your own Scandinavian or 5-pointed star with the guidance of the experienced team from Kendal-based Willowpool Designs this December.

    Spend a relaxing 2 and a half hours in Blackwell's Guild Room, featuring wonderful…

    Venue

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

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  20. Yuletide tales by the tree
    Yuletide tales by the tree
    Crafty Activities for the Festive Season at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Kendal, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Deck the Hall
    Self-led activity available for the month of December in the Guild Room

    Help us decorate Blackwell in festive Edwardian style. Create paper chains like those that might have hung in the house at Christmas time, or decorate your own…

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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    From:
    1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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