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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Looking for something creative to do with the kids this May half term? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house for hands-on crafting activities inspired by our new Useful/Beautiful exhibition.
Decorate a Pot!
Decorate your own paper pot…
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- From:
- 23 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the Easter holidays. From hands-on crafts to gallery adventures, there's plenty to keep curious minds busy.
Draw a Self-Portrait!
Draw a self-portrait…
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- From:
- 23 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Ravenglass
Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive!
Each year, Muncaster invites you to step into the past and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Medieval era. The Medieval Muncaster Festival is a grand…
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- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
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Sizergh, National Trust - Sizergh, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 69818Nr Kendal
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the woodland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon discover their powers and complete your own…
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- 23 May 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
01603 895500Hawkshead
Looking for things to do this May half term in the Lake District? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Grizedale Forest, set among the rolling woodland just outside Windermere, for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Perfect for families,…
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- 25 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite
Looking for things to do this May half term in the Lake District? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest, set among the rolling woodland just outside Keswick, for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Perfect for families, friends,…
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- From:
- 25 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2FQTelephone
07725 834699Kirkby Lonsdale
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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- 28 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly…
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- From:
- 28 May 2026to19 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Grasmere Show Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SJTelephone
01524287287Grasmere
A packed weekend celebrating off-road running. The festival aims to bring together trail runners, ultra runners fell runners and orienteers of all abilities in an iconic location to race, relax and enjoy. Great routes and camping available.
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- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Signal Film and Media, Cooke's Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QRTelephone
+441229838592102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm.
Set against the backdrop of Barrow's defence industry, as the home of the UK's only nuclear submarine manufacturer, REACTOR imagines a fictional…
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- From:
- 29 May 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Ulverston
Velo Retro is the largest and longest established retro cycling event in the UK
With rides ranging from the sedate to the challenging and a full weekend retro festival, there's something for everyone.Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026Various Opening Times
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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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A 5km circular guided walk around an estate that has recently undergone extensive nature recovery…
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3rd June 2026Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
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21st April 2026-30th June 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 2026Try wild swimming in the Lake District. All you need to do is book, bring your swimming costume and…
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3rd June 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…
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30th May 2026Looking for things to do this May half term in Keswick? Head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest near…
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22nd May 2026-31st May 2026The Mac Gloinn brothers – Brian and Diarmuid – first performed in the streets together as buskers…
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4th June 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Explore the creative possibilities of watercolour…
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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with…
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28th May 2026-30th May 2026*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
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8th May 2026-6th 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 2026Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2025-20th July 2026A Tokyo-set dramedy sees Phillip Vanderploeg a struggling, lonely American actor who joins a…
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1st June 2026Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day Come and join The Conscious Self for a…
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30th May 2026Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
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14th May 2026-14th October 2026The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
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11th April 2026-5th July 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 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 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 2026Fri 24 Apr- 19 Jun (8 wks) | 1.45-40pm | 16+ yrs Designed for those with life drawing experience,…
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