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  1. Sizergh Castle
    Sizergh Castle
    Soil at Sizergh exhibition

    Address

    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

    Telephone

    01539560951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr Kendal

    Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.

    Venue

    Sizergh, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  2. Sizergh Castle
    Sizergh Castle
    Daughters of the Soil

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    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

    Telephone

    01539560951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr Kendal

    Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.

    Venue

    Sizergh, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  3. Child uses VR headset to view the Lake District.
    Child uses VR headset to view the Lake District.
    Outside In

    Address

    Station Road, Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF

    Telephone

    01768773263

    info@keswickmuseum.org.uk

    Keswick

    Inside just got interesting.

    Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience that's full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages…

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    From:
    20 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  4. Audio tour in Carlisle
    Audio tour in Carlisle
    AudaTours Carlisle Audio Tour: Citadels, Friaries, and Legends of Caldewgate

    Address

    Fusehill St, Carlisle CA1 2HH, UKFusehill St, Carlisle, England, CA1 2HH

    Telephone

    6506188162

    hi@audatours.com

    Carlisle

    Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo off cathedral spires. This self-guided audio tour turns your walk through Caldewgate into a vivid adventure, unwrapping secrets and scandals most…

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    2 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00

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  5. Little Farmers on the allotment
    Little Farmers on the allotment
    Little Farmer Experience

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    LA11 6PN, Blencathra Farm, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6PN

    Telephone

    07981134373

    info@allaboutalpacascartmel.com

    Cartmel

    Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children. At All About Alpacas, we aim to get kids comfortable with caring for and being around animals in a safe and interactive environment. Join us for a…

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    From:
    3 Mar 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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

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    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. People inside an old farmhouse
    People inside an old farmhouse
    Townend guided tours

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    Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable volunteers, this small-group tour offers a deeper exploration into the fascinating history of the people and objects connected to the home where one family…

    Venue

    Townend, Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

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  8. Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Rydal Island and Caves Swim

    Address

    Rydal Water, -, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LW

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    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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    Rydal Water, Ambleside

    Dates

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    27 May 2026to27 May 2027

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  9. A group enjoying a photography workshop in the Lake District
    A group enjoying a photography workshop in the Lake District
    Lake District Photography Experiences

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    The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HJ

    Telephone

    07763771798

    info@focusonphotographers.co.uk

    Windermere

    Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District.

    Perfect for couples, families and groups, these relaxed and enjoyable experiences combine exploration, creativity and practical photography tips in some…

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    15 June 2026to31 Dec 2027Open 00:00 - 00:00

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  10. Engraving of a ship on stormy waters
    Engraving of a ship on stormy waters
    Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination

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    Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

    Beginning with the reimagined bedroom of Mary Shelley, step into a spellbinding world of moonlit woods, haunting seas and waking…

    Venue

    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2026to19 June 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  11. Visitors at a Stall at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors at a Stall at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors and Stalls at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors at a Stall at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors and Stalls at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Keswick Market

    Address

    Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JR

    Telephone

    07753 934 540

    Phil.byers@cumberland.gov.uk

    Keswick

    Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2026to20 July 2027Various Opening Times

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  12. Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Rydal Island and Caves Swim

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    Rydal Water, -, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LW

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    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,…

    Venue

    Rydal Water, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2026to22 July 2027Various Opening Times

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  13. a photograph of the members of the wool clip group who are exhibiting in this exhibition
    a photograph of the members of the wool clip group who are exhibiting in this exhibition
    Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip – 25th Anniversary Exhibition

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

    Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  14. Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Rydal Island and Caves Swim

    Address

    Rydal Water, -, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LW

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    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,…

    Venue

    Rydal Water, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2026to2 Sept 2027Various Opening Times

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  15. Assorted heritage apples in crates, showing a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
    Assorted heritage apples in crates, showing a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
    Apple Tasing Weekends

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017683 61893

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard.

    During these weekends, we'll pick what's ripe for you to try from the many varieties of apples grown at Acorn Bank. From pineapple, aniseed, sherbert and even notes of…

    Venue

    Acorn Bank, Penrith

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026to25 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  16. 3000
    3000
    Beyond Horizons Film Festival

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films and special Q&As exploring climate, conservation and our relationship with the natural world.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026to10 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 21:00

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  17. pen and ink drawing of a tumbled down old shed
    pen and ink drawing of a tumbled down old shed
    Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin – Hilary Grisewood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

    Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin is an exhibition by Hilary Grisewood that explores and celebrates the vernacular architecture of the Yorkshire…

    Venue

    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  18. a colourful quilt depicitng the seascape of white cliffs and the sea
    a colourful quilt depicitng the seascape of white cliffs and the sea
    Pathways – Contemporary Textiles

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

    Pathways presents a dynamic exhibition by Contemporary Quilt, a Special Interest Group of The Quilters' Guild, whose members…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  19. textile artin blues
    textile artin blues
    Textile Fusion – Dianne Standen

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

    Textile Fusion presents a new body of work by textile artist Dianne Standen, inspired by the rich textures, colours, and forms of…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  20. An old image of M H Baillie Scott
    An old image of M H Baillie Scott
    M H Baillie Scott: Architect & Designer

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works by its architect, the Arts & Crafts designer Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (1865-1945).

    This exhibition brings together significant works by Baillie…

    Venue

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 05:00

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