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Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Carl-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PLTelephone
+441539558328Carl-in-Cartmel
Father Christmas returns to Holker Hall this December!
Meet Father Christmas and the Elves at Holker Hall and discover the magic of Christmas. Receive a gift from Father Christmas by the roaring fire in the magical setting of Holker's grand library…
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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- 19 Dec 2026to21 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
In the nooks and crannies of the old Shoemaker's shop live the Elves. These cheeky stowaways live off the odds and ends left behind at the end of the day; shoelaces, scraps of leather and sandwich crumbs. They stay hidden from the big world–that's…
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- 19 Dec 2026to28 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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Brackenthwaite Farm, near Arnside, Lancashire, LA5 9TETelephone
015395 63276near Arnside
A rustic wedding venue set in rural beauty Are you looking for a wedding that’s uniquely you? We may have found the answer. We get it – you would prefer a more personal, relaxed celebration with your nearest and dearest rather than the standard…
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- 8 Mar 2027
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks.
Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing…
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- 12 Mar 2027Open 20:00 - 22:00
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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- 20 July 2025to20 July 2026Various Opening Times
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of migration, transformation, and change.
Highlights…
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- 20 Sept 2025to13 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
015394 46139Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
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- 11 Oct 2025to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched!
Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd Wood & Grizedale Forest. The perfect location for you to enjoy stunning scenery and a fully marked course on forest roads and trails.This series…
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- 19 Oct 2025to10 May 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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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
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour.
The exhibition follows her evolution from monochrome pieces to vibrant, intricate designs, featuring her latest collection Unfixing, rarely seen archive…
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- 7 Nov 2025to11 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
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- 9 Dec 2025to6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary exhibition, "Made in Barrow" which will take you on a fascinating journey though Barrow made by local artists
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- 10 Jan 2026to5 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 4.15-5.45pm | 11-14 yrs
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future…Dates
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- 13 Jan 2026to24 Mar 2026Open 16:10 - 05:40
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Our new travel planner enables you to plan your trip in the most efficient way possible.- Discover the beauty of Ullswater this spring on our special 2-3 hour photography cruise hosted by Charlotte Graham.
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14th March 2026As the 250th anniversary celebrations of JMW Turner come to an end, join Dean Hines on a tour…
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14th March 2026The Brewery Poets return for a reading with a difference. Brewery Poet member Ilse Pedler has been…
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13th March 20266.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional…
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22nd January 2026-26th March 2026The Flower Show is a competetive exhibtion of some 150 classes of flowering plants, and this is…
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14th March 2026Confluences in Time brings together painter and textile artist Rachel Morrell and photographer…
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7th February 2026-12th April 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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15th January 2026-26th March 2026Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite…
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