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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us on August 8th at the breathtaking Carlisle Cathedral, for 'Our precious concert' — one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes!
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a…
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- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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Canal Foot, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA129ELTelephone
01524 381820Ulverston
Join CancerCare for a walk to the unique landmark Chapel Island, one of Morecambe Bay's hidden gems, on Sunday 9th August 2026!
The route sets off from Canal Foot (near Ulverston), from where we will make our way along the sands across the Bay…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 01:30 -
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Borrans Park, Ambleside, Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0ENTelephone
01257 251217AMBLESIDE
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere is the final event of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series and takes place from Borrans Park, Waterhead. You can choose either the 750m, 1500m, 3k or 5k distances, depending upon your age and ability. Bring the family and…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 07:00 - 17:00
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Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Showtimes: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck.
'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 13:00 -
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -
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Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HXTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst - Turiddu | Anna Elizabeth Cooper - Lola | Jemima Gray - Lucia | Alex Riddell - Alfio | Lilly-May Woodward - Violin | Northern Chamber Orchestra | Lake…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 17:00 -
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Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!
Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
10-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual Art and Craft activities for young people. A chance to express yourself, go wild and make new friends!The programme will be run by local artists…
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- 10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 03:30
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Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6BETelephone
07540423550Grange-over-Sands
MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026
We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN for our 2026 Summer Schools in Grange-over-Sands!
️ This August, we're offering two incredible week-long programmes packed with singing, dancing,…Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna Morley to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and the…
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy.
So you start to make a list of everything that's brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.
Ice cream
Water fights
Staying up past your bedtime and being…Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
Ambleside
More Adventures in the Beautiful South is a 2-day swimming adventure in the beautiful South Lake District. We draw on our extensive knowledge of hidden wild swimming locations to bring you more of what you love: Relaxed and enjoyable swimming in…
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- 12 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HNTelephone
01228 598596Tarn Road, Brampton
Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park.
The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities.
"Some are born great,…
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30
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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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Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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28th June 2026The beautiful gardens at Hutton-in-the-Forest will open in aid of the British Red Cross.
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28th June 2026SAVE THE DATE - 27th and 28th June… We have a party pending... Jenningsfest - Celebrating 1 year of…
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27th June 2026-28th June 2026Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026Be part of history at Carlisle Racecourse this summer as we host one of the most iconic fixtures in…
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24th June 2026Nine years after Brazil's worst environmental disaster, filmmaker Claudia Neubern returns to the…
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27th June 2026Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026With 4 race options and 3 distances in each to choose from, the event is ideal for both novice and…
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28th June 2026The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
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26th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 2026TOUCH A TRUCK Cockermouth Rotary Club Family Fun Day BIG vehicles. BIG fun
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28th June 2026Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite,…
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24th June 2026Epic Lakes Swim Ullswater takes place from Park Foot Holiday Park, near Pooley Bridge, which…
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27th June 2026A series of three fun and creative art workshops using driftwood from the Solway Coast and found…
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27th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Standard Theatre Seated Brewery Arts Youth Theatre present their Summer Show – Love and Hope. Have…
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25th June 2026
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