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  1. stained glass
    Stained Glass for Beginners with Annette McMillan

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Stained Glass for Beginners with Annette McMillan
    Thursday 23 April
    £70 plus £15 on the day for materials
    An introduction to traditional stained-glass panel making. You will learn to cut glass from a pattern, lead the glass pieces together, solder…

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    23 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Vicar of dibley
    The Vicar of Dibley

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    Lazonby Village Hall, Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1AQ

    Telephone

    07852905408

    Edenvalleyplayers@gmail.com

    Penrith

    Amateur performance of the hilarious comedy by Ian Gower and Paul Carter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis

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    23 Apr 2026to25 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:40

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  3. Hot Fingers
    Hot Fingers

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    Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX

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    +447931679654

    events@threlkeld.org

    Keswick

    Vintage acoustic jazz music from 1920's New York and sophisticated 1930's Swing. Plus the sound of the king of gypsy swing Django Reinhardt, the blues guitars of Eddie Lang and Lonnie Johnson, and the syncopated Latin rhythms of Argentinean Oscar…

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    24 Apr 2026Open 19:20 - 22:30

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    Live Music by Amy Anderson Walmsley

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    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    We're looking forward to welcoming Amy Anderson Walmsley to The Swan on the 24th April for an evening of live music.

    Join us for a night to remember.

    015395 31681

    Friday 24th April

    6pm – 8pm

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    24 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  5. LOVE With Johnny Echols
    LOVE With Johnny Echols

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    LOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee's longest-serving band head to Brewery Arts, performing the classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course the timeless Forever Changes.

    2026 also marks the 60th…

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    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  6. Madonna
    Madonna Tribute Night

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    North Lakes Hotel & Spa Meetings, Conferences, Team Building & Events, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT

    Telephone

    01768 868111

    events@northlakeshotel.co.uk

    Penrith

    Madonna Tribute Night
    £45per person

    Celebrate the queen of pop with music performed by the sensational 'Making it Madonna' and their backing dancers! Includes a delicious buffet and disco.

    24 April, 19:30

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    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -

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  7. Photo of Meetwood Flac
    Meetwood Flac

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    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    After three sell-out shows in a row, Meetwood Flac return to share their love of the legendary Fleetwood Mac.

    If you're yet to experience the thrill of a Meetwood Flac show then prepare to be blown away! Hear your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits…

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    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  8. Gwyneth Alban Davis walking past a hotel with cars parked outside.
    'Site of Refuge' - artists panel discussion

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    National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

    Telephone

    01539435143

    allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Grasmere

    This informal panel discussion will explore and celebrate the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis, and the post-war Avant Garde creative community of the Langdale Valley, which included artists Kurt Schwitters and Hilde Goldschmidt.

    The…

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    Allan Bank, Grasmere

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    24 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  9. Poster
    Song Writing Showcase

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    The Edge, Cumbria's Coastal Activities Centre, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    +44-01946 590 515

    enquiries@edgecumbria.com

    Whitehaven

    Join us at The Edge for an evening of new music from local talent. Following a 10 week song writing course by Soundwave, local musicians will perform their songs for the first time. Come along, grab a drink and enjoy!

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    24 Apr 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00

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  10. Common Sorrel
    Spring Foraging event at Acorn Bank, nr Penrith

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    Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    01981 590604

    admin@wildfooduk.com

    Penrith

    Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty. It is within reach of Leeds, Middlesbrough,…

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    Acorn Bank, Penrith

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  11. Cumbria Singers
    Cumbria Singers: Mozart's Mass in C minor

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    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Join us for the annual Cumbria Singers Concert at Carlisle Cathedral.
    This year's concert programme is:
    Haydn - Te Deum
    Haydn - Insanae et vanae curae
    Mozart - Exsultate, jubilate
    Mozart - Great Mass in C minor

    Conductor : Matthew Owens,…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

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    25 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  12. John Jones Trio at Brewery Arts
    John Jones Trio

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s. They started as The Whitstable Oyster Company Ceilidh Band, one of the best ceilidh bands in the business, which…

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    25 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Visitors taking part in Shed Ones tour and tasting of their small distillery.
Distillery Tour & Tasting

Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…

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Easter egg hunt at Sizergh

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail…

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3rd April 2026-6th April 2026
The Easter Bunny paying Holker hall & Gardens a visit
Easter weekend family fun

Celebrate Easter Weekend at Holker Hall & Gardens with a fun-filled programme for the whole family!…

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3rd April 2026-5th April 2026
Easter Bunny driving a steam train at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
All Aboard for Easter Fun

Celebrate Easter with a magical steam train journey through the Lake District. Kids can enjoy our…

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30th March 2026-12th April 2026
Mother and child drawing together
Easter holiday activities at Blackwell

Looking for something creative to do with the family this Easter? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts &…

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28th March 2026-11th April 2026
Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Hunt at the Swan It's going to be a cracking day!

Staying at The Swan this Easter? Why not join us on Sunday 5th April, for our very own swanderful…

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5th April 2026
Borrowdale Sunday lunch
All-you-can-eat Sunday Carvery

Celebrate the launch of our first All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery at The Borrowdale Hotel. Enjoy…

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5th April 2026
Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District
Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District

The Lake District is England's only true mountain area. It has the most beautiful scenery in the…

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2nd April 2026-6th April 2026
I Grew Up 90s
I Grew Up 90s

Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…

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28th March 2026-21st June 2026
Soft Machine Live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar
Soft Machine Live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar

Soft Machine is one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their…

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8th April 2026
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Lakeland Paws canicross series

The 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 2026
Cast of the comedy drama
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

A comic radio play presented live on stage – with the help of the audience! Mad but fun! What is…

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10th April 2026
Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
Fused glass taster session

If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass bowl, wall hanging or freestanding curve,…

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11th April 2026
J.D. Kenworthy
J.D. Kenworthy

This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…

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14th February 2026-21st June 2026
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Lark Rise to Candleford

This is a memory. It's also a story. The story of a girl called Laura. Surrounded by golden fields…

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26th March 2026-18th April 2026
Customers enjoys zipping across while up among the foliage of the trees.
Go Ape Grizedale Easter Holiday

Go Ape Grizedale is reopening its three sites for Easter and beyond. Come on down for fun for all…

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28th March 2026-14th April 2026
A rustic cat and dog made of painted clay.
Easter Crafts – Clay Coil Pottery

Looking for a family-friendly creative activity during half-term? Look no further than our craft…

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7th April 2026

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7th April 2026
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Confluence in Time – Rachel Morrell and Walter Lewis

Confluences in Time brings together painter and textile artist Rachel Morrell and photographer…

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7th February 2026-12th April 2026
Beginners Navigation Course
Beginners Navigation Course

A one day map reading course for beginners based in the Lake District. If you have never looked at…

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11th April 2026
A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…

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11th October 2025-31st May 2026
Julian Cooper exhibition at Theatre by the Lake Keswick Cumbria landscape art in the Lake District
The Art of Julian Cooper

Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria,…

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16th March 2026-18th April 2026
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Metamorphosis – Textile Competition Exhibition

Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…

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25th March 2026-31st May 2026
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Free Easter Fun at Windermere Jetty Museum

Join us in the Learning Centre this Easter Holidays for free, hands-on activities designed to spark…

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28th March 2026-11th April 2026
Penningtons Distillery Tour - Copper Still
Pennington's Distillery Tour

Discover 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 2026

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1st April 2026-1st November 2026

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