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Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LXTelephone
015394 32050Ambleside
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.
The Buffalo is the only animal that charges headfirst into a storm rather than run from it. While other animals turn and flee-prolonging their struggle – the buffalo…
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- From:
- 2 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Rothay Park, Ambleside, 1 Vicarage Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
+447743093033Ambleside
Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…Venue
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- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 23:00
Ambleside
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
• Vision for the retreat
• Introduction to key themes: faith,…Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2026to14 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA142PWTelephone
01229876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to tell the stories of the men and women who made Barrow great and a world leader in engineering. There is so much to do and see in the gallery including…
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- From:
- 18 Oct 2024to31 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
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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- From:
- 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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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
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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- From:
- 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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- From:
- 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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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
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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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
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
Address
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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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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What's On This Week
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
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28th November 2025-20th December 2025Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…
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10th November 2025-28th February 202630/9/25 This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Set in a radio station in the 1940's, we have a very busy sound FX artist and lots of actors…
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18th December 2025Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
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20th September 2025-1st February 2026What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some…
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20th 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 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 2026Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian…
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20th December 2025Special Christmas edition of the popular comedy night featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe…
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19th December 2025Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage. We'll first meet in our…
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18th December 2025Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas. The fire is roaring, the house decked with…
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19th December 2025-20th December 2025We're not in Keswick anymore… From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her…
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14th November 2025-4th January 2026Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist. Our festive…
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1st December 2025-23rd December 2025Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain! Ho-Ho-Honister is…
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18th December 2025-23rd 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 2025Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey Step aboard our magical…
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22nd November 2025-24th December 2025Saturday, November 1st: 6pm-7.30pm Saturday, November 8th, 6pm-7.30pm Thursday, November 13th,…
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1st November 2025-24th 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 2025Join us on Monday 22nd December for an exciting morning at Wainwrights' Inn at Chapel Stile. Start…
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22nd December 2025A restorative floating sound bath in the heart of the Lake District. Renew your mind, body and soul…
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16th December 202513/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three…
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20th December 2025-28th December 2025Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night. The event…
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20th December 2025
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