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Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DLTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Playful, witty and inventive, 'the world's first genetically modified string quartet' will take you on a whistle-stop journey through the history of music. Using electric instruments, String Fever's…
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- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us on August 8th at the breathtaking Carlisle Cathedral, for 'Our precious concert' — one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes!
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a…
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- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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Canal Foot, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA129ELTelephone
01524 381820Ulverston
Join CancerCare for a walk to the unique landmark Chapel Island, one of Morecambe Bay's hidden gems, on Sunday 9th August 2026!
The route sets off from Canal Foot (near Ulverston), from where we will make our way along the sands across the Bay…
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- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 01:30 -
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Borrans Park, Ambleside, Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0ENTelephone
01257 251217AMBLESIDE
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere is the final event of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series and takes place from Borrans Park, Waterhead. You can choose either the 750m, 1500m, 3k or 5k distances, depending upon your age and ability. Bring the family and…
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- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 07:00 - 17:00
Address
Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Showtimes: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck.
'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 13:00 -
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -
Address
Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HXTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst - Turiddu | Anna Elizabeth Cooper - Lola | Jemima Gray - Lucia | Alex Riddell - Alfio | Lilly-May Woodward - Violin | Northern Chamber Orchestra | Lake…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 17:00 -
Address
Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!
Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
10-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual Art and Craft activities for young people. A chance to express yourself, go wild and make new friends!The programme will be run by local artists…
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- From:
- 10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 03:30
Address
Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6BETelephone
07540423550Grange-over-Sands
MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026
We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN for our 2026 Summer Schools in Grange-over-Sands!
️ This August, we're offering two incredible week-long programmes packed with singing, dancing,…Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna Morley to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and the…
Dates
- From:
- 12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Address
Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy.
So you start to make a list of everything that's brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.
Ice cream
Water fights
Staying up past your bedtime and being…Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
Ambleside
More Adventures in the Beautiful South is a 2-day swimming adventure in the beautiful South Lake District. We draw on our extensive knowledge of hidden wild swimming locations to bring you more of what you love: Relaxed and enjoyable swimming in…
Dates
- From:
- 12 Aug 2026to14 Aug 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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If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help support…
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27th June 2026Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
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6th May 2026-5th August 2026Epic Lakes Swim Ullswater takes place from Park Foot Holiday Park, near Pooley Bridge, which…
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27th June 2026If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass wave, wall hanging and more then don't miss…
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27th 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 2026Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
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11th April 2026-19th September 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 2026Season
18th June 2026-2nd July 2026Annual charity cycle event comprising four routes of either 13, 25, 50, or 71 miles. The event…
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28th June 2026Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
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28th June 2026Out of on the far flung Wallis Island, Charles, an eccentric widower and lottery winner, hires a…
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22nd June 2026Head 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 2026TOUCH A TRUCK Cockermouth Rotary Club Family Fun Day BIG vehicles. BIG fun
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28th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed…
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21st April 2026-30th 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 2026REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026Be part of history at Carlisle Racecourse this summer as we host one of the most iconic fixtures in…
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24th June 2026Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite,…
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24th June 2026The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
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26th June 2026A walk through the Social History of Whitehaven Town. Join us for a series of fascinating walks…
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23rd June 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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1st June 2026-16th July 2026Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026
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