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Rydal Hall Retreat Centre, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LXTelephone
01539432050Ambleside
This gathering offers a spacious and gentle environment in which we can pause from the momentum of daily life and turn towards the deeper movements within. In a world that often pulls us in many directions, the practice of simply being — resting in…
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- 16 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JPTelephone
+447768424722Ulverston
Join us over the weekend to buy pottery and ceramics from our 50+ talented makers. Have a go yourself in our activity tents and watch demonstrations by our talented exhibitors. Come see what we have to offer!
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- 16 May 2026to17 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine…
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
015395 36340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Join us…
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- 23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 19:00
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 ️
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a…
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- 24 May 2026Open 09:50 - 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
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- 27 May 2026to29 May 2026Various Opening Times
Ulverston
Velo Retro is the largest and longest established retro cycling event in the UK
With rides ranging from the sedate to the challenging and a full weekend retro festival, there's something for everyone.Dates
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- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Grizedale Campsite, Bowkerstead Farm, Satterthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8LLTelephone
07875521301Satterthwaite
We're bringing back the summer Sisters In The Wild vibe to the Lake District for our 6th annual gathering, bigger and better than ever. Expect two days of gravel riding, skill building opportunities, communal grub and basecamp fun, surrounded by a…
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- 5 June 2026to7 June 2026Various Opening Times
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Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
British audiences loved Haydn – and he loved them back. On visits to London, Haydn caused quite a sensation, and his last ever symphony – his 104th – was a heartfelt farewell to the city. And some say his London Symphony might just be his very best,…
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- 7 June 2026Open 19:00 -
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Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen…
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- 18 June 2026Open 20:00 -
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays…
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- 19 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539569818Nr Kendal
Join award-winning photographer and visual artist Joanne Coates for a midsummer guided walk and creative cyanotype workshop that brings together landscape, land-use and image-making. Explore Joanne's site-specific project Daughters of the Soil,…
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- 20 June 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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9th December 2025-6th June 2026Join us on Monday 22nd December for an exciting morning at Wainwrights' Inn at Chapel Stile. Start…
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22nd December 2025Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree,…
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7th November 2025-11th April 2026This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
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20th September 2025-13th March 202613/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas. Would you like to learn how to make a…
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20th December 2025A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
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5th December 2025-23rd February 2026Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
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14th November 2025-4th January 2026Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain! Ho-Ho-Honister is…
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18th December 2025-23rd December 2025Taking inspiration from Beatrix Potter, this years Fungi walks will take place at key locations…
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