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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. Martin Taylor
    Martin Taylor
    Martin Taylor 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

    The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards.

    Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as "the best guitarist in the world" and by Pat Metheny as "one of the most awesome…

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    11 Oct 2026Open 20:00 -

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  2. Close-up of a weaving loom featuring vibrant green and blue yarns interlaced in the weaving process.
    Close-up of a weaving loom featuring vibrant green and blue yarns interlaced in the weaving process.
    Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01593621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan
    £70 Plus £10 for Materials
    Come and enjoy a mindful & relaxing day of weaving with Denise on a simple rigid heddle loom. We will weave two pieces of fabric from cotton; one plain & one textured. There…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    11 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  3. Rich Hall
    Rich Hall
    Rich Hall: Chin Music

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    "Chin Music" has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in basketball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall's comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational.

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    13 Oct 2026Open 20:00 -

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  4. Watercolor painting depicting a serene forest scene with various trees and soft, blended colors.
    Watercolor painting depicting a serene forest scene with various trees and soft, blended colors.
    Misty Wood Watercolour Painting Workshop with Ruth Clayton

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Misty Wood Watercolour Painting Workshop with Ruth Clayton
    £70 plus £7 for materials and a frame on the day
    Discover watercolour techniques with Ruth while creating a beautiful woodland landscape. Join Ruth as she guides you through a step-by-step…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    14 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  5. Hudson and Hudson Comedy Magic Show
    Hudson and Hudson Comedy Magic Show
    Hudson & Hudson - Married At First Sleight

    Address

    Royalty Cinema, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    royaltybowness@gmail.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    PENN & TELLER: FOOL US WINNER
    OVER 100 MILLION ONLINE VIEWS
    BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT – 4 YESES & A STANDING OVATION

    "You FOOLED us!" – Penn & Teller
    "Ace. Brilliant. Authentic." – Amanda Holden
    ★★★★ "Two immensely engaging and talented performers." –…

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    16 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30

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  6. A green and blue floral print lampshade featuring intricate leaf designs, showcasing a vibrant and nature-inspired pattern.
    A green and blue floral print lampshade featuring intricate leaf designs, showcasing a vibrant and nature-inspired pattern.
    Fibre Art Lampshade Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Fibre Art Lampshade Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
    £70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
    Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for an inspiring workshop where you'll learn to create your own bespoke fibre art lampshade. Working with an array of…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    17 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  7. 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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  8. 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…

    Venue

    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Cumbria

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    24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  9. Stars above the forest
    Stars above the forest
    Nature's Nightlife Family Walk at Grizedale Forest

    Address

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

    Telephone

    03000674495

    grizedale@forestryengland.uk

    Hawkshead

    Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.

    Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.

    Please bring…

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    26 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    29 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00

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  10. The Director walking through a graveyard, overlayed with the talk title.
    The Director walking through a graveyard, overlayed with the talk title.
    Talk at the School - An Evening of Folklore and Spooky Tales

    Address

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

    Telephone

    015394 36674

    hgsmuseum@gmail.com

    Hawkshead, Ambleside

    Join The Director of Hawkshead's ghost tours, Tallow Tales, to explore the horrifying tales, folklore and legends of this small Lake District village.

    The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the…

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    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead

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    26 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 21:00

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  11. Dave Rowntree
    Dave Rowntree
    Dave Rowntree: No One You Know

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.

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    27 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -

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  12. A rainbow-colored weaving displayed on a white surface, featuring vibrant hues and a soft, flowing texture.
     A rainbow-colored weaving displayed on a white surface, featuring vibrant hues and a soft, flowing texture.
    Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
    £70 plus £5 for materials
    Come and explore techniques for colour blending and shifting apparently seamlessly from one colour to another, taking inspiration from the colours of…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  13. A blue and red plaid weaving loom displaying a vibrant red and blue pattern in progress.
    A blue and red plaid weaving loom displaying a vibrant red and blue pattern in progress.
    Tartan Weaving (on a 4-shaft loom) Workshop with Jan Beadle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Tartan Weaving (on a 4-shaft loom) Workshop with Jan Beadle
    £75 plus £5 on the day for materials
    Understand how classic Tartan patterns are designed. The 4 shaft table looms will already set up for you to weave a tartan scarf on the day Whether you…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  14. A red-lit observatory dome at night beneath a star-filled sky, with a dark landscape and trees visible in the background.
    A red-lit observatory dome at night beneath a star-filled sky, with a dark landscape and trees visible in the background.
    Alston Moor Stargazing

    Address

    Alston Moor Golf Club, The Hermitage, Middleton Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3DB

    Telephone

    01388 528801

    info@northpennines.org.uk

    Middleton Road, Alston

    Join astronomers up at the Alston Moor Golf Club and Observatory for an exciting evening under the dark skies of the upper South Tyne Valley. This event is on Friday 30 October 2026.

    Presentation: 'From an inch to forty meters the largest telescope…

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    30 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30

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  15. Bolt's War
    Bolt's War
    RLPO presents – Bolt's War

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    An evening of music inspired by remembrance, resilience and hope, centred on the remarkable story of local composer and music director Alan Bolt.

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    30 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -

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  16. Close-up of a fox's face illustrated in stitch, showcasing detailed fur texture and expressive eyes.
    Close-up of a fox's face illustrated in stitch, showcasing detailed fur texture and expressive eyes.
    Creative Stitch – Animals and Nature (Free-motion Machine Embroidery) Workshop with Holly Capstick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Creative Stitch – Animals and Nature (Free-motion Machine Embroidery) Workshop with Holly Capstick
    £70 plus £5 for materials (sewing machines provided)
    An exciting free-motion machine embroidery workshop with Textile Artist Holly Capstick. Learn…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  17. A decorative wreath adorned with a large bow, hanging on a wooden door.
    A decorative wreath adorned with a large bow, hanging on a wooden door.
    Bracken Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Bracken Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert
    £70 plus £20 materials fee payable on the day
    Join Izzy at the Mill for a relaxing day creating your own beautiful bracken wreath. Using a carefully selected range of dried foliage, you will design and…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  18. two wooden weaving looms on a table
    two wooden weaving looms on a table
    Become a Weaver Workshop– Jan Beadle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Become a Weaver Workshop– Jan Beadle
    £150 plus £5 on the day for materials
    If you know the basics, maybe set up your own loom and woven some patterns, or have never done any weaving before and would love to have ago.
    The 2-day course will take you…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    From:
    5 Nov 2026to6 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  19. Catch a Serial Killer
    Catch a Serial Killer
    Can you Catch a Serial Killer?

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Step inside real-life cases through dramatised crime scene mock-ups, criminal profiling, investigative techniques, forensic evidence, and simulated autopsies. You'll connect the dots, analyse the clues, and catch a killer – LIVE!

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    6 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

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  20. Three decorative wicker stars placed on a bed
    Three decorative wicker stars placed on a bed
    Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop with Jackie Carnell

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop with Jackie Carnell
    £70 plus £5 on the day for materials
    Join basket maker Jackie Carnell of The Willow Shed for a one-day workshop creating beautiful green Christmas decorations from locally gathered natural…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    From:
    7 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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