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Ambleside
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead, Ambleside. The morning session is ideal for those who are new to outdoor swimming. It aims to enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence while…
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- 23 May 2026to18 July 2026Various Opening Times
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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
Ambleside
This is a high quality workshop where participants will be taught how to create a small stone sculpture that they can keep. Participants can work on carving their own block of limestone and can create a relief carved shape from a pre prepared…Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2026to29 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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What's On This Week
Velo Retro is the largest and longest established retro cycling event in the UK With rides ranging…
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29th May 2026-31st May 2026Velo Retro is ready for its 12th anniversary year. The only retro and vintage cycling event in the…
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30th May 2026-31st May 2026Spend a lovely Day with Mark creating a characterful 'Green Man for the Garden' in Stoneware. A…
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31st May 2026The Black Moss Potter takes a ramble up the wonderful Langstrath Valley, right at the heart of…
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28th May 2026Thu 23 Apr- 18 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Enhance your drawing skills in a welcoming, relaxed…
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23rd April 2026-18th June 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 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 2026Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
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23rd May 2026-30th May 2026Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…
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30th May 2026Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney…
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31st May 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026Andersons Feel-Good Friday Raceday JOIN US FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON OF RACING!! A fun-filled…
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29th May 2026The Rosehill Players return with the ever heart warming tale of Calendar Girls. After the death of…
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30th May 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 2026Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
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28th March 2026-1st October 2026Looking for something creative to do with the kids this May half term? Join us at Blackwell – the…
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23rd May 2026-30th May 2026This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
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9th December 2025-6th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 4.15-5.45pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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21st April 2026-30th June 202610.00am to 4.30pm £85 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee and cream tea Material Charges: £5…
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28th May 2026Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd 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 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 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
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