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Holehird Gardens, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NPTelephone
015394 31212Windermere
4 October 2025
9:45-12:30
The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year.To tie in with our exhibition focusing on "Beatrix Potter's summers in the Lake District", our walks will be taking place in some of those key…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Ambleside
Taking inspiration from Beatrix Potter, this years Fungi walks will take place at key locations that Potter visited during her time in the Lake District.
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 28 October 2025
14:00-15:30This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research carried out with the aim of designing and critically evaluating a method to monitor visitor behaviour and the physical condition of free-to-enter…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
30/9/25
This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the 'holiday adventure' genre within the context of the Lake District
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
13/9/25
Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside. Join her for an action-packed reading travelling back in time, followed by a Q&A looking at what it was like to be a Roman soldier in ancient…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025
10:00-17:00It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of fungi…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00
It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…
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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 12 November 2025
14:00-16:00
£10Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North West, and has always been fascinated by the magical objects they contain. She has also admired the fantastic illustrations of people who discovered…
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- 1 Feb 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 5 October 2025
18:00-19:30We are delighted to bring this project to England this year, marking the 250th anniversary of Turners birthday. At the invitation of Brantwood, John Ruskin's home and museum, the exhibition Drawing Along Turner's…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 17 October 2025
18:00-19:00Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck, undertook a fascinating an unique project on the Lake District Fells - The Wainwrights in Colour. This task has been to find a locate every single…
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- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Armitt Library & Museum Centre, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.
The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…
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- 12 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015396 37940Kirkland, Kendal
Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models inspired by Anne Clifford's fight to reclaim her inherited estates. The models – representing the castles at Brough, Skipton, and Pendragon, and the…
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- 9 May 2025to27 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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20th December 202530/9/25 This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the…
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10th December 2025-27th December 2025William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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17th September 2025-21st December 2025We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
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18th October 2024-31st December 2025Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…
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10th November 2025-28th February 2026Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this…
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18th December 2025-19th December 2025Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage. We'll first meet in our…
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18th December 2025This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic…
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21st December 2025Come one, come all, to The Swan Hotel's lair, The Grinch himself will be waiting there! This…
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22nd November 2025-21st December 2025On 12 November 2025 14:00-16:00 £10 Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North…
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1st February 2025-22nd December 2025Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House…
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5th December 2025-21st December 2025✨ Santa's Grotto Experience – Just £10 per Child! (Adults go free!) Step into the magic of…
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13th December 2025-22nd December 2025I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
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