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Ambleside
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
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- 27 May 2026to27 May 2027
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- 2 Sept 2026
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The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913Ulverston
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.…
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- 19 June 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 28 Aug 2026to16 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 29 Aug 2026to19 Sept 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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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX.
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth…Venue
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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- 7 Sept 2026to11 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
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,…
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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 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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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
A summer of fun awaits at Whinlatter Forest!
Let your little one go wild in the summer holidays at Whinlatter with the return of Wild Things Adventure Club. The club offers lots of brilliant forest activities that is sure to keep you're little…
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- 10 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 17 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
The People's Gallery + Art Lab | Take Part
This summer, we're transforming our top floor into Art Lab: a playful creative space for experimenting, making, and having fun.You and your family can drop in and explore a wide range of arts and crafts…
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- From:
- 12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Address
Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna Morley to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and the…
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- From:
- 12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy.
So you start to make a list of everything that's brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.
Ice cream
Water fights
Staying up past your bedtime and being…Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
+441900816168The Promenade, Maryport
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling
Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on with real and replica objects, lead by one of our team of volunteers. Included in museum admission.
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 2 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 9 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 23 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 30 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 14 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RDTelephone
01229 717614Ravenglass
3pm. The Playground Lawn, Muncaster.
Suitable for ages 5+
Firebird is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, Firebird is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class,…
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -
Ambleside
More Adventures in the Beautiful South is a 2-day swimming adventure in the beautiful South Lake District. We draw on our extensive knowledge of hidden wild swimming locations to bring you more of what you love: Relaxed and enjoyable swimming in…
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- 12 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
+441900816168The Promenade, Maryport
Meet a Roman Potter
While you are visiting us, take the opportunity to meet Graham Taylor from Potted History (potted-history.co.uk) and get your hands dirty with some replica Roman pottery. Included in the price of your visit, no booking necessary…
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:30
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:30
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Our new travel planner enables you to plan your trip in the most efficient way possible.- A firm favourite, our fish and chip supper evening cruises are back, featuring musical entertainment.
- 18 Aug 2026
- 25 Aug 2026
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15th August 2026The People's Gallery + Art Lab | Take Part Capture the beauty of a West Cumbrian sunset as you…
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13th August 2026Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna…
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12th August 2026MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026 We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN…
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17th August 2026-21st August 202610-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual…
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10th August 2026-14th August 2026Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
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1st May 2026-29th August 2026Meet a Roman Potter While you are visiting us, take the opportunity to meet Graham Taylor from…
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12th August 2026A summer of fun awaits at Whinlatter Forest! Let your little one go wild in the summer holidays…
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17th August 2026-19th August 2026Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, but not via the 'tourist trail' from Wasdale. The route…
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15th August 2026Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the…
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18th July 2026-19th September 2026A traditional Lakeland show, now in its 141st year, in a beautiful valley in the South Lakes. Fell…
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15th August 2026Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
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13th August 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Looking for a fun, free activity to keep little explorers entertained this summer? Our Palm Pals…
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13th July 2026-31st August 2026Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
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12th August 2026A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
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15th July 2026-13th September 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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21st April 2026-27th August 2026You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets…
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29th July 2026-30th September 2026Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
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18th July 2026-1st September 2026
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