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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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- 22 July 2026
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- 2 Sept 2026
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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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- 1 June 2026to16 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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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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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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- 6 June 2026to25 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
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- 6 June 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 30 July 2026Open 15:00 -
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- 10 Dec 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Blow away the Monday blues...at the races!
Join for an afternoon of flat racing at Carlisle Racecourse - there is no better way to start the week!
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- 8 June 2026Open 12:50 - 18:30
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Rosehill, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Whitehaven
Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be.
Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices.
When Anna loses her house-sitting job and housing…
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- 8 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:50
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Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
Starring Rachel Parris and Doon Mackichan
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen was one of the wittiest observers of human relationships, and female friendships, who ever put pen to parchment. By A Lady tells Jane Austen's…
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- 9 June 2026Open 10:00 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.
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- 9 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
STEAK NIGHT RACE NIGHT!
Steak and Racing! Is there a much better way to spend a Tuesday night?Venue
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- 9 June 2026Open 16:40 - 21:40
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Cabaret Seating
A relaxed two hours of entertainment as a pre Pride aperitif.Spoken word/poetry/sketches plus extracts from queer literature, from Oscar Wilde through Quentin Crisp to Kae Tempest, along with personal stories from queer…
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- 10 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Grasmere, Cumbria, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9TATelephone
015394 33826Grasmere
The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells: dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming. With its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. We meet and end…
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- 10 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 6 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
The Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, stages Lohengrin, Richard Wagner's epic story set in mediaeval Brabant that explores the conflict between Christian faith and Germanic paganism.
The three-act opera was first performed at the Deutsches Nationaltheater…
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- 10 June 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
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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.
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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2025-20th July 2026Join us for an unforgettable night of swing music from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and beyond!
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13th June 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Fri 24 Apr-3 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6.30pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
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24th April 2026-3rd July 2026A trail running weekend with two unique races.
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12th June 2026-14th June 2026A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young…
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9th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ This course will explore multiple forms of fiction…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Step into an intimate dinner, hosted by our Executive Chef Chris, as he creates a 5 course dinner…
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13th June 2026Blow away the Monday blues...at the races! Join for an afternoon of flat racing at Carlisle…
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8th June 2026Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
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6th June 2026-1st August 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead,…
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23rd May 2026-18th July 2026Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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27th May 2026-27th May 2027Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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