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    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
    What's On Keswick Mountain Festival

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  1. Windermere Golf Day 2026
    Windermere Golf Day

    Address

    Windermere Golf Club, Cleabarrow, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NB

    Telephone

    01524 382538

    fundraising@sjhospice.org.uk

    Windermere

    Back for its 13th Year, join us at Windermere Golf Club on Friday 3rd July 2026 for a wonderful day of competition in aid of St John's Hospice in our 40th Anniversary Year.

    To enter a team of 4 or to find out more, visit our website or contact the…

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    3 July 2026Open 09:30 - 22:00

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  2. in the belly of the beast
    In the Belly of the Beast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort

    Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
    With a new English libretto by Toria Banks

    Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
    Carolyn Sampson soprano
    Mariana Rodrigues…

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    From:
    4 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

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  3. Sailing boats racing on Ullswater
    Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy Spectators' Cruise

    Address

    Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge Pier House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NN

    Telephone

    01768482229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Pooley Bridge


    Join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club's biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy race. You're welcome to bring a picnic, and our onboard licensed bar will be open, so you can toast the celebrations in style. The…

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    Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding

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    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

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  4. Wild swimmers with Swim the Lakes, Ambleside
    Outdoor Swim Safety & Lifesaving for Swimmers

    Address

    Water Park Lakeland Adventure Centre,, High Nibthwaite,, Cumbria, LA12 8DQ

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    High Nibthwaite,

    This one-day course will give you an insight into safer swimming practices and help build practical lifesaving skills. With a nice balance of practice and theory, this will be a fun and educational experience for all involved. Our lake-side venue,…

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    4 July 2026Various Opening Times

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  5. Mare with foal at foot - credit P Martin
    Skelton Show

    Address

    The Old Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Cumbria, CA11 9TH

    Telephone

    07949 009073

    info@skeltonshow.com

    Hutton-in-the-Forest

    130th Anniversary Skelton Show will be a great family day out in a picturesque location.
    The show has a large horticultural and industrial marquee and classes of cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, vintage vehicles and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling.…

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    From:
    4 July 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

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  6. Trek26 Lake District
    Trek26 Lake District

    Address

    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    +447774812400

    tom@gladiatorevents.co.uk

    Penrith

    Fundraisers of Alzheimer's Society will take on on an incredible 13 or 26 mile trek.

    The 26 mile route will start and finish at our event hub at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, CA11 0HB.

    The 13 mile route starts at Patterdale Cricket Club,…

    Venue

    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Penrith

    Dates

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    4 July 2026Open 06:00 - 21:30

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    Carlisle Race for Life and Pretty Muddy

    Address

    Bitts Park, Dacre Street, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 8UZ

    Telephone

    0300 123 0770

    supporter.services@cancer.org.uk

    CARLISLE

    Run, jog or walk a 3k, 5k or 10k Race for Life event.
    Or if you fancy taking on a bit of mud, sign up for either a Pretty Muddy kids or Pretty Muddy adults event which are 5k and include 11 obstacles from climbing frames to mud pits.

    Venue

    Bitts Park, Cumbria

    Dates

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    5 July 2026Open 10:00 - 13:30
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  8. National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (en)
    National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening. BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one…

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    5 July 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00

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  9. The image identifies the route of the road race
    Walney Wind Cheetahs 10k race "Run the Wind"

    Address

    Walney Island Biggar bank road, Barrow In Furness, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YF

    Telephone

    07709962321

    contactus@walneywindcheetahs.co.cuk

    Barrow in Furness

    Walney Wind Cheetahs in conjunction with ORSTED are hosting a 10km road race on the 5th of July 2026
    There will also be a childrens' fun run

    Dates

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    5 July 2026Open 08:30 - 13:00

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  10. Fish and Chips and a Steamer on Ullswater
    Fish and Chip Supper Evening Cruises

    Address

    Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge Pier, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NN

    Telephone

    01768482229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Pooley Bridge

    A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish and chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…

    Venue

    Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding

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    7 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  11. swimming in a dark lake
    Wild Swimming - Thursday 9th July

    Address

    The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our expert guide, Karen, leads you through the session in the picturesque River Leven.

    Session Details:

    Dates & Times: Thursday 9th July, 6-7pm

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    9 July 2026Various Opening Times

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  12. Foraging
    Forage & Nibble

    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

    Discover the hidden flavours of the countryside at Holker with a guided foraging event led by the experts from Forage Box. Set within the beautiful estate, this immersive experience invites guests to explore wild, seasonal ingredients, learn how to…

    Venue

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

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Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…

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Foraging
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Easter Market
Rosehill's Easter Market

Celebrate spring with a joyful day out at Rosehill's Easter Market! Join us from 11:00–16:00 as we…

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4th April 2026
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Easter Crafts – Clay Coil Pottery

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7th April 2026

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Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…

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28th March 2026-12th April 2026
Julian Cooper exhibition at Theatre by the Lake Keswick Cumbria landscape art in the Lake District
The Art of Julian Cooper

Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria,…

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Keswick Market

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Easter Little Engineers Chris Vine
Peters Railway

Easter Little Engineers' Days at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Bring curious minds, creative…

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Penningtons Distillery Tour - Copper Still
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