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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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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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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!
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.
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…
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…
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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 &…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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.
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…
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
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…
Boroughgate, Appleby
Heritage open weekend with free entry to venues and activities 19th and 20th Sept in Appleby in Westmorland
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