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Holehird Gardens, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NPTelephone
015394 31212Windermere
4 October 2025
9:45-12:30
The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year.To tie in with our exhibition focusing on "Beatrix Potter's summers in the Lake District", our walks will be taking place in some of those key…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Ambleside
Taking inspiration from Beatrix Potter, this years Fungi walks will take place at key locations that Potter visited during her time in the Lake District.
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 28 October 2025
14:00-15:30This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research carried out with the aim of designing and critically evaluating a method to monitor visitor behaviour and the physical condition of free-to-enter…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
30/9/25
This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the 'holiday adventure' genre within the context of the Lake District
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
13/9/25
Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside. Join her for an action-packed reading travelling back in time, followed by a Q&A looking at what it was like to be a Roman soldier in ancient…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00
It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025
10:00-17:00It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of fungi…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 12 November 2025
14:00-16:00
£10Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North West, and has always been fascinated by the magical objects they contain. She has also admired the fantastic illustrations of people who discovered…
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- 1 Feb 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 5 October 2025
18:00-19:30We are delighted to bring this project to England this year, marking the 250th anniversary of Turners birthday. At the invitation of Brantwood, John Ruskin's home and museum, the exhibition Drawing Along Turner's…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 17 October 2025
18:00-19:00Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck, undertook a fascinating an unique project on the Lake District Fells - The Wainwrights in Colour. This task has been to find a locate every single…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Armitt Library & Museum Centre, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.
The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…
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- 12 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015396 37940Kirkland, Kendal
Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models inspired by Anne Clifford's fight to reclaim her inherited estates. The models – representing the castles at Brough, Skipton, and Pendragon, and the…
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- 9 May 2025to27 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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21st December 2025On 5 October 2025 18:00-19:30 We are delighted to bring this project to England this year,…
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24th December 2025Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall. Make a Clothes Peg Doll Materials will…
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20th December 2025-3rd January 2026There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21…
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21st November 2025-24th December 2025Special Christmas edition of the popular comedy night featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe…
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19th December 2025Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea…
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5th December 2025-27th December 2025On 12 November 2025 14:00-16:00 £10 Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North…
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1st February 2025-22nd December 2025On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
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17th September 2025-21st December 2025Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
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7th November 2025-11th April 202613/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
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4th November 2025-21st December 20254 October 2025 9:45-12:30 The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Join us on Monday 22nd December for an exciting morning at Wainwrights' Inn at Chapel Stile. Start…
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22nd December 2025The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
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19th October 2025-10th May 2026Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian…
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20th December 2025✨ Santa's Grotto Experience – Just £10 per Child! (Adults go free!) Step into the magic of…
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13th December 2025-22nd December 2025Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
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12th February 2025-20th December 2025Get in the festive spirit at Grizedale with our Christmas cinema! We'll be showing the Gruffalo's…
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20th December 2025-23rd December 2025Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic! Get into the holiday spirit at our Local…
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10th November 2025-28th February 2026On 28 October 2025 14:00-15:30 This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night. The event…
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