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National Trust Glencoyne Bay car park, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0NQTelephone
015394 33826Ullswater
If you love wild swimming around beautiful islands then you will love our Wild Isle Swim!
Ullswater is one of the Lake District's most beautiful big lakes. With views of the Helvellyn massive to the west and Place Fell to the east, the swimming is…
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- From:
- 29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Alexander's Pub at Castle Green Hotel, The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RGTelephone
+441539734000Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Be sure to bring your appetite, round up the family, and make a day of it and we'll do our best to arrange the sunshine ☀️
12:00 - 16:00 BBQ, Sunday Lunch & Pizza, outdoor games
16:00 - 21:00 Normal menu availableBBQ Menu
Double cheese burger…Dates
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00
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Grasmere Sports Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJTelephone
+447840059561Grasmere, Ambleside
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, Fell Running, Tug of War, Paragliding, a Dog Show, and Hound Racing.
The annual…
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- From:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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…
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- From:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Cumbria Kart Racing Club, Kirkland, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XUTelephone
+447940008820Frizington
We welcome all enthusiasts to our annual Automotive Car Show, hosted at one of Cumbria best kept secrets; Rowrah Go Kart Track.
This event has been designed to bring together a diverse community of individuals who share a passion for anything with…Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PLTelephone
+441539558328Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Go behind the scenes at Holker Hall & Gardens with our Walled Garden Workshop, a hands-on experience for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. Explore the hidden corners of the walled garden, learn from our expert gardeners, and discover seasonal…
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 14:00
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Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Keswick Road, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9PRTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take place at the Daffodil Hotel – on the shore of Grasmere lake and only a short walk from Dove Cottage, where former Poet Laureate William Wordsworth…
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- 1 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics.
The production features a cast of…
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- From:
- 1 Sept 2026Open 19:10 - 22:00
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…
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- 2 Sept 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Ambleside
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
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- 2 Sept 2026to2 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
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Zeffirellis, Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 338452 Compston Rd, Ambleside
Ambleside Days is a Contemporary Jazz Festival which takes place inside the auditorium at Zeffirellis for a 4 day period.
A celebration of world class contemporary Jazz performances featuring some of the world's most outstanding players coming…
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- 3 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RXTelephone
+447931679654Keswick
The Northern String Quartet is a highly acclaimed and award-winning ensemble based in the UK, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. Renowned for its versatility and musical excellence, the quartet has performed on prestigious platforms such as…
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- 3 Sept 2026Open 19:20 - 22:30
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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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