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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.
Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…
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The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Join us on Monday 18 May 2026 at Carlisle Racecourse for afternoon flat racing.
Our first fixture of the 2026 flat season is set to be a good one
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- 18 May 2026Open 12:30 - 18:10
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Rosehill, Moresby, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Follow the grieving Harley family as they attempt to save their failing rural pub and community by brewing their own real ale to enter the Great British Beer Awards.
The film is described as a "love letter" to traditional pubs, featuring themes of…
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- 18 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:40
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world's favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen's award-winning film – first released during covid to a restricted audience – is back by popular demand with an…
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- 19 May 2026to20 May 2026Open 19:00 - 15:00
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Join Becks Skinner at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 19 May for a fascinating talk.
Inspired by a Wedding Dress from 1911, within The Beacon Museum Collection, Becks Skinner set herself the challenge of making a 'going away' outfit from the period,…Venue
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- 19 May 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
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Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable volunteers, this small-group tour offers a deeper exploration into the fascinating history of the people and objects connected to the home where one family…
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- 19 May 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
What does adventure mean to you?
This creative workshop invites young artists aged 7-11 to explore the theme Adventure and begin developing ideas for artwork that could be submitted to our upcoming Young Open Exhibition.
What will the workshop…
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- 20 May 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
On the tour you'll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century home of the Browne family and get the rare chance to peer inside Townend barn, one of the few surviving examples of a Lakeland bank barn, on the…
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- 20 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Chiara Lordi to the Fratry Hall.
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to…
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- 20 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney!
A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop facilitator and guest at poetry nights and festivals across the UK – he has published two poetry collections with Flapjack Press, 'A Poet Called Dave'…
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- 20 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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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
Step into the radiant world of Carlisle Cathedral's stained glass with our brand‑new tour, Sacred…
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23rd May 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Explore the creative possibilities of watercolour…
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22nd April 2026-24th June 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 2026The Buttermere Swim Hike takes an exciting approach to wild swimming by combining one of our…
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21st May 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Vivaldi - Sonata No.6 in B flat RV46 Elgar - Chanson de Matin Fauré - Après un Rêve Saint-Saëns -…
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21st May 2026Join us in the Learning Centre this May half term for free, hands-on activities designed to spark…
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23rd May 2026-31st May 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 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
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21st April 2026-16th June 2026Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Join us on Monday 18 May 2026 at Carlisle Racecourse for afternoon flat racing. Our first fixture…
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18th May 2026Looking for things to do this May half term in Keswick? Head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest near…
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22nd May 2026-31st May 2026Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
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23rd May 2026-30th May 2026'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road…
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24th May 2026Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between…
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23rd May 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026The Arc'teryx Climb Academy Lake District returns May 23 – 25, 2026. The Arc'teryx Climb Academy…
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23rd May 2026-25th May 2026Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
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6th May 2026-5th August 2026Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Chiara Lordi…
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20th May 2026Join Becks Skinner at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 19 May for a fascinating talk. Inspired by a…
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19th May 2026Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
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