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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Join Handpicked Productions this May at Rosehill for a relaxed, hands-on creative session where we turn everyday throwaway materials into something amazing.
Using card, packaging, string, paper straws, recycled bits and pieces and more, you'll…
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- 27 May 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Grove Barn Cafe, Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LGTelephone
+447788420311Ambleside
Smoky barbecue, live music, and golden-hour views in the Lake District—with Someone's Something bringing the vibe to life.Dates
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- 28 May 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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Borrowdale, Cumbria, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
015394 33826Keswick
The Black Moss Potter takes a ramble up the wonderful Langstrath Valley, right at the heart of Borrowdale, to enjoy prolonged dips in the delightful pools of Langstrath and Stonethwaite Beck. The highlight of the day is a swim in the fabled Black…
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- 28 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2FQTelephone
07725 834699Kirkby Lonsdale
BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…
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- 28 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
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Quirky Workshops (art & craft courses), Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Penrith
10.00am to 4.30pm
£85 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee and cream tea
Material Charges: £5 to cover soil testing kits etc to Shelagh on the dayDesign and Planting Tips for a Small Garden with Cumbrian Based lecturer, garden designer &…
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- 28 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly…
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- 28 May 2026to19 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Fellinis, Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Church St, Ambleside
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks…
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- 28 May 2026Open 19:00 -
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- 31 May 2026Open 14:30 -
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Andersons Feel-Good Friday Raceday
JOIN US FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON OF RACING!!
A fun-filled Friday afternoon, fabulous racing and a live DJ after racing!
The only Friday in our racing calendar so make it one to remember and start your weekend…
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- 29 May 2026Open 13:10 - 18:20
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St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, St. Andrews Place, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 7XXTelephone
01768 863744PENRITH
A varied concert of choral music by a small chamber choir. A Choral Pilgrimage across Continents and Centuries from Thomas Tallis to Andrew Lloyd Webber
A mixture of sacred and secular music - ancient and modernVenue
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- 29 May 2026Open 19:30 -
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Grasmere Show Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SJTelephone
01524287287Grasmere
A packed weekend celebrating off-road running. The festival aims to bring together trail runners, ultra runners fell runners and orienteers of all abilities in an iconic location to race, relax and enjoy. Great routes and camping available.
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- 29 May 2026to31 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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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18 July!
Our friendly workshops take place in the Undercroft, and guests will use a beautiful selection of printing blocks and an appealing choice of colours…Venue
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- 30 May 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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- 18 July 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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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- 28 Jul 2026
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- 25 Aug 2026
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Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
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1st April 2026-1st November 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Explore the creative possibilities of watercolour…
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16th May 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those…
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21st April 2026-30th 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 2026Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2025-20th July 2026This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
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9th December 2025-6th June 2026Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney! A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop…
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20th May 2026*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
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8th May 2026-6th June 2026Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the…
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17th May 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 2026We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 15th May for an evening of live…
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15th May 2026SWSC will be holding an open day with taster sails on Saturday, 16 May, 10am to 3pm. This is part…
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16th 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 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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2nd March 2026-31st December 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 2026Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
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20th February 2026-31st December 2026You're invited to Impact Aid's first ever Spring Bop! A feel-good evening of live music, food and…
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16th May 2026hu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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