1. PHOTO OF Tour of Britain, Stage 2 - Carlisle to Kendal, Lake District National Park - the peloton of cyclists ride through Honister Pass in The Lake District.
    What's On Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 Cumbria
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  3. Crowd gathered on the shores of Coniston Water to watch outdoor theatre at Brantwood
    What's On Outdoor Theatre at Brantwood, Coniston
  4. Aerial View of Keswick Mountain Festival tents and patrons in Keswick, Lake District
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  1. Paddleboarding on Lake
    Paddleboarding at The Swan Hotel

    Address

    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

    Paddleboarding will be back in 2026

    Try something new and have a splashing time!

    We've again partnered with Paddleboard the Lakes to provide a super fun experience for you, your family and friends.

    Whether it's taking up a new skill or perfecting…

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to1 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  2. Photography Course
    Beginners Digital Photography Course

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this brand new 5-week photography course.

    The Beginners Digital Photography course is aimed towards people who own a digital camera but just want to get…

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    From:
    29 Mar 2026to26 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

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  3. Easter Bunny driving a steam train at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
    All Aboard for Easter Fun

    Address

    Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Main St, Ravenglass

    Celebrate Easter with a magical steam train journey through the Lake District. Kids can enjoy our interactive Easter Line Quiz, hunting for clues along the railway to win a chocolate egg prize!

    The fun continues at the Ravenglass Railway Museum…

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    From:
    30 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

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  4. Crafts
    Free crafts in the Visitor Centre - just drop in!

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Get Crafty!

    Drop in and join our team in the Visitor Centre for free craft activities. A great way to finish off your day in the forest with a simple but creative memento to take away!

    Venue

    Whinlatter Forest, Keswick

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  5. Swarthmoor Hall and Gardens - ready for Easter.
    Easter at Swarthmoor Hall

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    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

    Telephone

    +441229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Come and enjoy Swarthmoor at Easter! Complete the trail around our gardens to find the 12 letters for a chocolate prize, then decorate your egg to enter our competition to win an Easter Egg!
    Free entry to under 17's, £1 for the trail and prize.

    Venue

    Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to11 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

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  6. Penningtons Distillery Tour - Copper Still
    Pennington's Distillery Tour

    Address

    Pennington's Spirits, Pennington's Spirits & Liqueurs (Pennington's Distillery), Unit 3 Millennium House, Boundary Bank, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5RR

    Telephone

    01539592051

    info@penningtonspirits.com

    Boundary Bank, Kendal

    Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of Pennington's Spirits, an award-winning Lake District distillery based on the outskirts of Kendal.

    This behind-the-scenes distillery experience offers…

    Venue

    Pennington's Spirits, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. Easter International Market stalls and seating area (©Stuart Walker Photography)
    Easter International Market

    Address

    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Carlisle is gearing up for the much anticipated return of the International Market.

    An open air shopping and food experience that draws thousands of visitors each year. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental…

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    From:
    2 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

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  8. Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District
    Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District

    Address

    Newby Bridge Hotel, Nr Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NA

    Telephone

    01694 723600

    info@secrethillswalking.co.uk

    Nr Ulverston

    The Lake District is England's only true mountain area. It has the most beautiful scenery in the land, with its bewitching mix of rugged mountains, deep gylls, shimmering lakes, bouncing waterfalls and attractive stone-built villages. Our solos…

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    From:
    2 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

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  9. Cumbria local art exhibition poster
    Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition

    Address

    Grasmere Village Hall, Broadgate, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9TA

    Telephone

    07754 502287

    cumbrialocalarts@gmail.com

    Grasmere

    Cumbria Local Arts Annual Exhibition. Over 500 pieces of work by 115 artist,all living within the county of Cumbria.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  10. A young child stands on a gravel garden path holding an open, colourful leaflet. Behind them, several adults and children walk along the path, and a p
    Easter egg hunt at Sizergh

    Address

    Sizergh, Nr. Kendal, Nr. Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

    Telephone

    01539560951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr. Kendal

    Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 3 - 6 April 2026, from 10am to 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Sizergh.

    Prices are £3.50 per trail which…

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    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  11. The Easter Bunny paying Holker hall & Gardens a visit
    Easter weekend family fun

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Grange-over-Sands

    Celebrate Easter Weekend at Holker Hall & Gardens with a fun-filled programme for the whole family! Enjoy classic garden games on the lawns, circus skills workshops, get creative with egg decorating and Easter crafts, against the beautiful…

    Venue

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to5 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  12. Exhibition Poster
    Brough and Stainmore Art Group Easter Exhibition

    Address

    North Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4RH

    Telephone

    07776228455

    broughandstainmoreartgroup@gmail.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    Annual Easter Exhibition of Brough and Stainmore Art Group. There's no entry fee and all are welcome to come and enjoy our members work. If you're tempted, original artwork, prints and cards are available to buy. On Saturday and Sunday you'll…

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    From:
    4 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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