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    Live Music by Molly Warbuton

    Address

    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on 10th April for a night of live music!

    Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly's soulful sound…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  2. Out Of The Box - Friday 10th April 7pm at The Beggar's Theatre
    Out Of The Box

    Address

    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA184HZ

    Telephone

    01229 775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun

    Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

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  3. Cast of the comedy drama
    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

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    Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX

    Telephone

    +447931679654

    events@threlkeld.org

    Keswick

    A comic radio play presented live on stage – with the help of the audience! Mad but fun! What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 18:40 - 22:00

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  4. Pirate Family Entertainment
    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

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    Threlkeld Village Hall, Main Street, Threlkeld, Cumbria, CA12 4RX

    Telephone

    07931679654

    info@raggededgeproductions.co.uk

    Threlkeld

    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
    A comic radio play presented live on stage.

    What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  5. Art Workshop
    Art Workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Flookburgh

    Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate. Led by skilled artists and makers, the workshops explore a rich mix of techniques including botanical…

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    From:
    11 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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  6. BA Introducing… Maya Kally

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Maya Kally is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer, with influences ranging from folk to jazz, Country, and indie. Having studied Jazz vocals and Classical piano at Leeds Conservatoire, Maya moved back to London, where she focused…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  7. Beginners Navigation Course
    Beginners Navigation Course

    Address

    St. Martin's Church, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

    Telephone

    07878471253

    nick@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windemere

    A one day map reading course for beginners based in the Lake District.
    If you have never looked at a map or would be unsure about planning and following a route along paths and tracks then this is the course for you.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
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    6 June 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00

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  8. Block Printing at Carlisle Cathedral
    Block Printing Workshops

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    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Please join us for a creative afternoon in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral as we explore the beautiful art of Block Printing.

    Use a stunning selection of printing blocks and an appealing choice of colours to design and create your own item to…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

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    11 Apr 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30

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  9. Country Roads 2 poster showing desert highway and text
    Country Roads 2

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    The Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DP

    Telephone

    +441539532375

    halladmin@grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    Join us for a fun Night of live Country and Folk music at the Vic! Back for a second year after ​last year's successful event!

    Featuring the musical talents of Caine & Denney, FinMor and poet Lynn Walton.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 18:40 - 22:00

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  10. Damson Day in full swing
    Damson Day

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    Westmorland Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH

    Telephone

    015395 68257

    info@lythdamsons.org.uk

    Crooklands, Milnthorpe

    Damson Day 2026

    It is a fun day out for the whole family.  We seek to celebrate everything damson on the day with artisan makers producing damson cakes, fudges, crumbles, pancakes, alongside sausages, cheeses, damson spirits and cordials,…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  11. Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session

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    RD Glass, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass bowl, wall hanging or freestanding curve, then don't miss the chance to come to the studio and give it a go.

    Learn a new skill and have fun being creative, with the freedom to choose what you…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20

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  12. Laker District - RunThrough Trails
    Lake District Trail Running Festival 2026

    Address

    Keswick School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB

    Telephone

    07861030105

    sam.calvert@runthrough.co.uk

    Keswick

    53k and 23k trail running races.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 06:30 - 21:30

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We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this…

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29th March 2026-26th April 2026
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What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive

This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…

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Out Of The Box - Friday 10th April 7pm at The Beggar's Theatre
Out Of The Box

Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of…

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Pirate Family Entertainment
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon A comic radio play presented live on stage. What is the mystery…

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Women in Print
Women in Print

Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…

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Fragments of Belonging

Created during her residency at Rosehill, Fragments of Belonging explores movement, migration,…

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24th March 2026-24th April 2026
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The BIG BIG Magic Show

Join Magician Chris Frostie Frost, for an afternoon of magical mayhem, comedy and nonsense. Be…

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4th April 2026
Sizergh Castle
Soil at Sizergh exhibition

Head 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 2026
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Children's Easter Sunday Party at The Swan Hotel

Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 5th April…

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5th April 2026
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Confluence in Time – Rachel Morrell and Walter Lewis

Confluences in Time brings together painter and textile artist Rachel Morrell and photographer…

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7th February 2026-12th April 2026
Easter at Levens Hall
Easter at Levens Hall and Gardens

Easter at Levens Hall 28 March – 6 April Spring is arriving at Levens Hall, and we're opening our…

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28th March 2026-6th April 2026
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Lakeland Motor Museum’s Monthly Morning Meet

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly morning meet at the Lakeland Motor…

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4th April 2026
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Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…

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Easter at Swarthmoor Hall

Come and enjoy Swarthmoor at Easter! Complete the trail around our gardens to find the 12 letters…

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Live Music by Molly Warbuton

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Easter Crafts – Clay Coil Pottery

Looking for a family-friendly creative activity during half-term? Look no further than our craft…

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7th April 2026

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