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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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- 1 May 2026to5 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 3 June 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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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- 27 May 2026to27 May 2027
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- 22 July 2026
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- 2 Sept 2026
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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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- 1 June 2026to16 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 6 Sept 2026to22 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
(CANCELLED)
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Tilly Green and Jamie Rogers to the Fratry Hall. Organised as part of the free recital series.
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we…
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- 3 June 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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High Helbeck, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DZTelephone
01388 528801Kirkby Stephen
A 5km circular guided walk around an estate that has recently undergone extensive nature recovery work. The walk will take in waterfalls, wading birds and black grouse in an ever-changing mosaic of habitats being managed sustainably. Bring a packed…
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- 3 June 2026Open 10:30 - 15:00
Ambleside
Try wild swimming in the Lake District. All you need to do is book, bring your swimming costume and towel and we'll do the rest!
Wetsuit and equipment hire is included and we have the perfect venue for beginners to outdoor swimming.
Rydal Water or…Venue
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- 3 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 2 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 26 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Seventy-five years before the Broadway musical, the true story of jazz-loving murderess Roxie Hart was brought to the silent screen by legendary Hollywood producer Cecil B. DeMille.
After slaying her lover, Roxie Hart teams up with an unscrupulous…
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- 4 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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RSPB Geltsdale, Stagsike Cottage, Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2PWTelephone
01697 746717Hallbankgate, Brampton
Guided walk at RSPB Geltsdale looking at how nature and agriculture and history co-exist in the English uplands. We'll look at management for breeding waders, Black Grouse, the 're-wiggling' of Howgill Beck and the Bruthwaite Forest native woodland…
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- 4 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
The Mac Gloinn brothers – Brian and Diarmuid – first performed in the streets together as buskers and have since evolved into a robust collective – a sonically unique ensemble featuring layered acoustic and electric guitars, trumpet, upright bass,…
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- 4 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:40
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The Swan Inn, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9RFTelephone
+441524271580Grasmere
Meet at the Swan Inn in Grasmere to meet your guide, Matt, and the group, get an overview of the day and dive straight into a bit of map reading and compass work!
Then it is straight out into the hills, heading up the slopes of Silver How to put…
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- 5 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Ravenglass
Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…Venue
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- 5 June 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00
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Rosehill, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Whitehaven
Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be.
Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices.
When Anna loses her house-sitting job and housing…
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- 5 June 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Inspiration
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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Thu 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 2026-18th June 2026Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Guided walk at RSPB Geltsdale looking at how nature and agriculture and history co-exist in the…
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4th June 2026Today, all proceeds from Garden entry tickets will be donated to the National Garden Scheme.…
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7th 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 2026British audiences loved Haydn – and he loved them back. On visits to London, Haydn caused quite a…
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7th June 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 2026Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
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1st April 2026-1st November 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 2026Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 2026Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
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29th May 2026-1st August 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 2026Performing music from his second album Americana (released April 2025), Eddie Gripper tells the…
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6th June 2026Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's…
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28th May 2026-19th June 2026Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
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