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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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- 13 Apr 2026to21 May 2026Various Opening Times
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 1 June 2026to16 July 2026Various Opening Times
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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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Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere
*WORLD PREMIERE
From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new original musical based around classic Victoria Wood songs.Peggy is recently divorced and lost in life, when a chance meeting with her childhood best…
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- 1 May 2026to7 May 2026Various Opening Times
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- 8 May 2026to6 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 8 May 2026to6 June 2026Various Opening Times
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Alexander's Pub at Castle Green Hotel, The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RGTelephone
+441539734000Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Be sure to bring your appetite, round up the family, and make a day of it and we'll do our best to arrange the sunshine ☀️
12:00 - 16:00 BBQ, Sunday Lunch & Pizza, outdoor games
16:00 - 21:00 Normal menu availableBBQ Menu
Double cheese burger…Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00
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- 24 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00
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Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TGTelephone
01768 451500Penrith
Step Back Into The 12th Century at Greystoke Castle!
TWO DAY EVENT. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! 3rd-4th May 2026
10am to 5pm each dayThe grounds of Greystoke Castle will come alive with the clash of steel and the roar of battle as warriors go…
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- 3 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the wild symphony of the dawn chorus here at Haweswater.
Under the expert eyes and ears of our RSPB Warden Spike, amble through the enchanting temperate…
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- 3 May 2026Open 05:00 - 07:30
Ravenglass
On Sunday 3 May, expect a night full of drag and pure party energy in the unforgettable setting of Muncaster Castle.
Starring: Nova Gina, Tequila Thirst & DJ Rachel Von Hampton.
Dance, cheer, and laugh the night away with live entertainment, fierce…Venue
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- 3 May 2026Open 19:00 -
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Barrow Island Community & Sports Hub, Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SBTelephone
07725834699Barrow-in-Furness
BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…
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- 4 May 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana in Eugene Onegin. This is following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin will be transmitted…
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- 5 May 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are chosen under a theme, then voted on by the participants. We watch the chosen film, then head to the bar for a drink and to chat. Finish times may…
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- 6 May 2026to5 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Do come along and join us, a lovely way to spend a Wednesday afternoon. The Cafe is open so why not treat yourself before or after attending the Concert. We are delighed to welcome back Isabella Briggs. Isabella Briggs has recently concluded her…
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- 6 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome Isabella Briggs, Pianist to our Fratry Hall .
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both…
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- 6 May 2026Open 14:00 - 14:50
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Baritone Igor Golovatenko…
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- 6 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Our new travel planner enables you to plan your trip in the most efficient way possible.- This three-day steam spectacular celebrates 50 years of Northern Rock, one of the railway’s flagship narrow-gauge steam locomotives.
- 2 May 20264 May 2026
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Funny Girl is the bittersweet musical comedy telling the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice (a…
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1st April 2026-1st November 2026Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all things sausage…
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2nd May 2026-4th May 2026Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana in Eugene Onegin. This is following her…
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