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  1. A woven star made of willow
    A woven star made of willow
    Festive Morning Star Willow Weaving Workshop at Blackwell

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Have a go at willow weaving your own Scandinavian or 5-pointed star with the guidance of the experienced team from Kendal-based Willowpool Designs this December.

    Spend a relaxing 2 and a half hours in Blackwell's Guild Room, featuring wonderful…

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

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    1 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

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  2. NUTCRACKER
    NUTCRACKER
    The Nutcracker – RBO The Royal Ballet

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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

    At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds…

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    1 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30

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  3. Rose Castle at Christmas
    Rose Castle at Christmas
    Festive Afternoon Tea

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    Rose Castle, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7BY

    Telephone

    01228 642980

    hello@rosecastle.com

    Dalston

    Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this enchanting festive experience invites you to slow down and savour the season in truly magical surroundings. As roaring fires glow and the Castle sparkles with Christmas decorations, linger over…

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    2 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
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  4. John Bramwell
    John Bramwell
    John Bramwell of I Am Kloot

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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

    Standard Theatre Seated
    As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant…

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    2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00

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  5. St Mary's Christmas Concert
    St Mary's Christmas Concert
    St Mary's Christmas Concert

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    Furness Academy, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB

    Telephone

    01229 444407

    lynsey.lawson@stmaryshospice.org.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Join St Mary's Hospice Christmas Concert for a night of joy, a special festive celebration bringing our community together through the magic of music. Enjoy an evening of festive music, featuring community choirs from across Barrow and Furness.

    To…

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    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30

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  6. chefs dinner
    chefs dinner
    Christmas Party 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

    The countdown to Christmas starts here. Think glittering nights, festive flavours, live entertainment and dancefloors filled with Christmas classics and seasonal favourites.

    With a range of party nights running throughout December, there is plenty…

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    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:50
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  7. Skaters on ice rink in Ullswater
    Skaters on ice rink in Ullswater
    Skate by the Lake

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    Another Place, The Lake, Another Place, The Lake, Lake District National Park, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

    Telephone

    01768 486442

    gather@another.place

    Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock

    Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree, shimmering lights, snow-capped fells – and a 200-square-metre ice rink overlooking the lake – will transform the Another Place grounds this winter.
    The…

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    3 Dec 2026to3 Jan 2027Various Opening Times

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  8. Christmas Party Meal
    Christmas Party Meal
    Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate the festive season in style at our Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan, the perfect event for dancing, dining, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live DJ entertainment, featuring an energetic mix…

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    3 Dec 2026Open 18:00 -

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  9. The Unthanks
    The Unthanks
    The Unthanks in Winter

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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

    UK folk royalty The Unthanks perform a special seasonal show, performing songs from their 'In Winter' album.

    Described as 'the gold standard' of all winter records alongside Frost and Fire by The Watersons in a five star review from the Times, The…

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    3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  10. GIANT
    GIANT
    GIANT – The Play

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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

    GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen. Winner of 3 Olivier Awards® including Best Play and a Tony Award® for Best Actor in a Play (John…

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    3 Dec 2026Open 19:10 - 21:30

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  11. An afternoon tea in the Tea Shop
    An afternoon tea in the Tea Shop
    Festive Afternoon Tea at Blackwell

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Add a little indulgence to the festive season with a special Festive Afternoon Tea at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.

    Enjoy a carefully curated menu inspired by the comforting flavours of Christmas in Blackwell's charming Tea Room. Expect…

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

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    4 Dec 2026to19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

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  12. The Beatles Complete
    The Beatles Complete
    The Beatles Complete

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Beatles Complete return to Rosehill after a sold-out show in July 2025 with a festive treat that will make you want to Get Back for another Hard Days Night!

    Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool based, BC…

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    4 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  13. Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle
    Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Stable Yard of Muncaster Castle
    Muncaster Open Mic Night

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    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…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00

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  14. Christmas Afternoon Tea Borrowdale Hotel
    Christmas Afternoon Tea Borrowdale Hotel
    Festive Afternoon Tea Dance with Miss Pearl

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Step back in time this Christmas with a beautifully nostalgic afternoon at The Borrowdale Hotel.

    Enjoy a full festive afternoon tea with tea and coffee, served in the elegant surroundings of this much-loved Lake District country house hotel.…

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    5 Dec 2026Open 13:30 - 14:00

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  15. Santa's North Pole Adventure
    Santa's North Pole Adventure
    Santa's North Pole Adventure

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    The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    W Strand, Whitehaven

    A little piece of the North Pole is coming to The Beacon Museum…

    Step into the elves' magical workshop and discover what really goes on behind the scenes at the North Pole. Join the elves for festive fun, get creative, uncover a few North Pole…

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    The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

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    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  16. Everlasting wreath
    Everlasting wreath
    Everlasting Wreath Making Workshop at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Treat yourself or someone special to a mindful, hands-on experience crafting a luxurious wreath using sustainably grown and dried British foliage and festive florals. Guided by Ashley from The Floralistas, you'll create a wild and whimsical design…

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

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    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30

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  17. mysteries of udolpho book cover
    mysteries of udolpho book cover
    Gothic Book Club: The Mysteries of Udolpho

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Join us in our cosy Café for Gothic book chats this winter and delve deeper into the world of Gothic fiction. From doppelgangers to vampires, wild moors to haunted woods, dark labyrinths to spooky castles, Gothic literature has given us some of our…

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere

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    5 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30

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  18. Seascale Lightworks
    Seascale Lightworks
    Seascale Lightworks

    Address

    Seascale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1NS

    Telephone

    07743984095

    info@everyonehere.org

    Seascale

    Seascale Lightworks 2026

    Seascale Lightworks is designed as a flagship community celebration, bringing together residents, visitors and local businesses for a unique evening spectacle across the historic coastal village of Seascale. 
    The event…

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    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00

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  19. Holker Hall's cosy fire
    Holker Hall's cosy fire
    Winter Tales with Taffy Thomas

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

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Grange-over-Sands

    Step into a world of seasonal enchantment at Winter Tales at Holker Hall & Gardens — a magical celebration of stories, warmth and festive spirit. Join us in the heart of the historic estate as the incomparable Taffy Thomas, former National…

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands

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    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

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  20. Dan (RHS Gold Medallist from Dan's Plants) holding up a traditional fresh Christmas wreath, one like you would make at Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath W
    Dan (RHS Gold Medallist from Dan's Plants) holding up a traditional fresh Christmas wreath, one like you would make at Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath W
    Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath Workshop

    Address

    Natland Village Hall, Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Cumbria, LA9 7QQ

    Telephone

    07979 826414

    dan@dansplants.co.uk

    Natland

    Make Your Own Fresh Christmas Wreath

    Get into the festive spirit and join us for a relaxed and creative Christmas wreath making workshop. You'll create your very own fresh Christmas wreath using beautiful British and Scottish foliage, seasonal…

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