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Ambleside Parish Centre, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines arrived in the UK on the last Winton train from Prague in 1939. She will share some reflections of her life, in particular her immense support of the arts and deep…
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- From:
- 1 Aug 2026Open 18:30 -
Keswick
Thirlmere's 76th show! Everyone is welcome to join the cut and thrust of the competitions or come and share the buzz when the doors open at 2.30pm on Saturday 1 August. The WI teas are second to none and this year we also have music from the North…
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- From:
- 1 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Dvořák Piano Trio in E minor Op.90 'Dumky'
Reicha Piano Trio in F Op.101, No.4
Smetana Piano Trio in G minor Op.15Three composers, three musicians - one rich musical heritage. Intensity, lyricism…
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- 1 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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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
Fanny Mendelssohn String Quartet in E flat
Dvořák Cypresses Nos.1, 9, 10&12
Bliss String Quartet No.1Kindly supported by the Bliss Trust
Fresh from their appearance during our spring series the…
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
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Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
01539 266 200Bowness-on-Windermere
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Showtimes: 11am, 2pm, 3:30pm
Join flautist Meera Maharaj and harpist Lucy Nolan as they embark upon a journey into the clouds! Based on celebrated author and illustrator John Burningham's much-loved…
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 15:30 -
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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:
- 2 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DLTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Janáček String Quartet No.1 'The Kreutzer Sonata'
Smetana Quartet No.1 in E minor 'From My Life'
Dvořák Quartet No.10 in E flat Op.51 'Slavonic'Kindly supported by Charles Newbould
Described by BBC…
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Wihan String Quartet | Trio Bohémo | Marcelo Rodrigues - Double Bass | Nadejda Strin Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Dvořák Piano Quintet No.2 in A Op.81
Dvořák String Quintet No.2 in G Op.77
Suk…Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
St Oswald's Church, Church Stile, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SWTelephone
01539 266 200Grasmere, Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Harty In Ireland
Andy Scott Sonata for flute and harp
Vaughan Williams Silent Noon (arr. Hathor Duo)
Tom Harris Ivy (arr. Hathor Duo)
Catriona McKay & Chris Stout Michaelswood
Bax Sonata for flute and…Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15
Čiurlionis Four Preludes
Chopin Waltzes Op.34
Chopin Nocturne Op.27
Chopin Barcarolle Op.60Kindly supported by the Royal Over-Seas League and in loving memory of Ken…
Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
03-07 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year.
An action-packed week for 7–14 year-olds which culminates in a performance on the Brewery Arts stage.
Join us, meet new…
Dates
- From:
- 3 Aug 2026to7 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
Address
Ladyholme Centre, 21 Lake Road, Winderemere, Cumbria, LA23 2JATelephone
07768594846Winderemere
Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition
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- 3 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 17:30
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- 10 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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