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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas".
Enjoy a botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea at Shed One Distillery.
Begin with a welcome tipple and a Distillery Tour by owners and distillers Andy and Zoe, then relax in our…Dates
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- 24 Jan 2026to14 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
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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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- 2 Mar 2026to26 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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Ambleside
As we leave the stillness of winter and begin to prepare for spring, this retreat invites you to align with the season of renewal and growth. It's your opportunity to let go of what no longer serves you and begin sowing the seeds of the life you're…
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- 6 Mar 2026to8 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and classic rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970's. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success,…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our medieval stained glass in the East Window and see the starry ceiling and the Cathedral from a new perspective. Please note this at-height tour includes steps…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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- 28 Mar 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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The Armitt Museum, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
An A-Z of Beatrix Potter takes you on a journey through 26 key words and phrases drawn from Beatrix Potter's children's books, letters, journals and other writings via a selection of drawings, manuscripts, and other objects relating to her work and…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere
Shakespeare found dozens of different ways to kill off his characters, but how realistic are these deaths, and did Shakespeare have the knowledge to back them up?
This talk turns a scientific eye towards the Bard and the varied and creative ways…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Banqueting Suite, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229430636Barrow-in-Furness
A stunning piece of musical theatre which tells the real story of people who come to Barrow as refugees.
We all have ideas in our heads about who the migrants in Barrow are, how they got here and why they came.
For the past 18 months…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
It's the nation's favourite game of murder, exile and increasingly ridiculous twists!
As the four finalists gather for one last chance to vote out the backstabbing Betray-tor hiding amongst them, a contestant is found dead having been literally…
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- 6 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Greystoke Craft Garden Barns, Poplin Dub, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
9.30am to 12.30am or 1.30pm to 4.30pm
£40 inc. fresh coffee/ home made biscuits inc
'Gardening for the Terrified' with Cumbrian Based lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman, Shelagh Todd.
This gardening course is designed for absolute…
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 13:30 - 16:30
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Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere
Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson
Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere, Biff To The Future is now touring the UK!
The iconic villain of "Back to the Future" takes centre stage in this…
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 20:40
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit 'The One and Only', becoming one of the most recognisable songs of a generation. Having spent over a decade in LA, Chesney is finally back and bigger than…
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Alligator Gumbo are an exciting band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz…
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12th March 2026This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
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20th September 2025-13th March 2026The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
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19th October 2025-10th May 2026Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
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13th January 2026-24th March 2026Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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15th January 2026-26th March 2026Create beautiful lettering using 'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' - with Claire from By Moon and…
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8th March 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 2026Monks Belt Weaving workshop with Jan Beadle £75 plus £5 on the day for materials 12 March…
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12th March 2026Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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15th January 2026-26th March 20266.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional…
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22nd January 2026-26th March 2026Wed 14 Jan-25 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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14th January 2026-25th March 2026As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the…
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7th February 2026-12th April 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and classic…
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6th March 2026In this talk about Beatrix Potter, Janet will explore her life before and after the publication of…
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7th March 2026Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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15th January 2026-26th March 2026Crash! Bang! Kapow! COMICS: The Famous & Forgotten tells the story of comic art in Britain – from…
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17th January 2026-15th March 2026Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning…
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7th March 2026Free event to celebrate International Women's Day and the Women's Institute. Tea and cake and…
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8th March 2026Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
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8th March 2026It's the nation's favourite game of murder, exile and increasingly ridiculous twists! As the four…
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6th March 2026Shakespeare found dozens of different ways to kill off his characters, but how realistic are these…
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6th March 2026A 48-Hour Retreat for Discovery & Replenishment of Mind, Body, and Spirit, for men and women. Fiona…
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9th March 2026-10th March 2026
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