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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
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    Live Music by Molly Warbuton

    Address

    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on 10th April for a night of live music!

    Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly's soulful sound…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  2. Out Of The Box - Friday 10th April 7pm at The Beggar's Theatre
    Out Of The Box

    Address

    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA184HZ

    Telephone

    01229 775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun

    Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

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  3. Pirate Family Entertainment
    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

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    Threlkeld Village Hall, Main Street, Threlkeld, Cumbria, CA12 4RX

    Telephone

    07931679654

    info@raggededgeproductions.co.uk

    Threlkeld

    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
    A comic radio play presented live on stage.

    What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  4. Cast of the comedy drama
    The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

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    Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX

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    +447931679654

    events@threlkeld.org

    Keswick

    A comic radio play presented live on stage – with the help of the audience! Mad but fun! What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil…

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    10 Apr 2026Open 18:40 - 22:00

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  5. Art Workshop
    Art Workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Flookburgh

    Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate. Led by skilled artists and makers, the workshops explore a rich mix of techniques including botanical…

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    From:
    11 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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  6. BA Introducing… Maya Kally

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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

    Maya Kally is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer, with influences ranging from folk to jazz, Country, and indie. Having studied Jazz vocals and Classical piano at Leeds Conservatoire, Maya moved back to London, where she focused…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  7. Beginners Navigation Course
    Beginners Navigation Course

    Address

    St. Martin's Church, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

    Telephone

    07878471253

    nick@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windemere

    A one day map reading course for beginners based in the Lake District.
    If you have never looked at a map or would be unsure about planning and following a route along paths and tracks then this is the course for you.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
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    6 June 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00

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  8. Block Printing at Carlisle Cathedral
    Block Printing Workshops

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    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Please join us for a creative afternoon in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral as we explore the beautiful art of Block Printing.

    Use a stunning selection of printing blocks and an appealing choice of colours to design and create your own item to…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

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    11 Apr 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30

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  9. Country Roads 2 poster showing desert highway and text
    Country Roads 2

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    The Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DP

    Telephone

    +441539532375

    halladmin@grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    Join us for a fun Night of live Country and Folk music at the Vic! Back for a second year after ​last year's successful event!

    Featuring the musical talents of Caine & Denney, FinMor and poet Lynn Walton.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 18:40 - 22:00

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  10. Damson Day in full swing
    Damson Day

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    Westmorland Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH

    Telephone

    015395 68257

    info@lythdamsons.org.uk

    Crooklands, Milnthorpe

    Damson Day 2026

    It is a fun day out for the whole family.  We seek to celebrate everything damson on the day with artisan makers producing damson cakes, fudges, crumbles, pancakes, alongside sausages, cheeses, damson spirits and cordials,…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  11. Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session

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    RD Glass, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass bowl, wall hanging or freestanding curve, then don't miss the chance to come to the studio and give it a go.

    Learn a new skill and have fun being creative, with the freedom to choose what you…

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    11 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20

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  12. Laker District - RunThrough Trails
    Lake District Trail Running Festival 2026

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    Keswick School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB

    Telephone

    07861030105

    sam.calvert@runthrough.co.uk

    Keswick

    53k and 23k trail running races.

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    11 Apr 2026Open 06:30 - 21:30

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Easter Eggstravaganza at Walby Farm Park
Easter Eggstravaganza

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28th March 2026-12th April 2026
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Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…

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28th March 2026-1st October 2026
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Easter Little Engineers' Days at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Bring curious minds, creative…

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8th April 2026-9th April 2026
Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District
Guided Walking Holiday for solos: Easter - Secret Places of the Lake District

The Lake District is England's only true mountain area. It has the most beautiful scenery in the…

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2nd April 2026-6th April 2026
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Winter into Spring – Green Door Artists

As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the…

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7th February 2026-12th April 2026
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Go Ape Grizedale Easter Holiday

Go Ape Grizedale is reopening its three sites for Easter and beyond. Come on down for fun for all…

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28th March 2026-14th April 2026
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Easter egg hunt at Sizergh

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail…

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3rd April 2026-6th April 2026
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Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition

Cumbria Local Arts Annual Exhibition. Over 500 pieces of work by 115 artist,all living within the…

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3rd April 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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16th March 2026-18th April 2026
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Easter holiday activities at Blackwell

Looking for something creative to do with the family this Easter? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts &…

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28th March 2026-11th April 2026
Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom Cauldron Walk

Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom! Walk with a witch and her cauldron and broom! Help collect the…

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8th April 2026
Borrowdale Sunday lunch
All-you-can-eat Sunday Carvery

Celebrate the launch of our first All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery at The Borrowdale Hotel. Enjoy…

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5th April 2026
Soft Machine Live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar
Soft Machine Live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar

Soft Machine is one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their…

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8th April 2026
Easter Bunny driving a steam train at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
All Aboard for Easter Fun

Celebrate Easter with a magical steam train journey through the Lake District. Kids can enjoy our…

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30th March 2026-12th April 2026
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Distillery Tour & Tasting

Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…

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24th January 2026-25th April 2026

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Easter holiday family activities at Abbot Hall

Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…

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28th March 2026-11th April 2026
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
Go Ape Egg-venture
Easter Egg-venture at Go Ape Whinlatter

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28th March 2026-12th April 2026
J.D. Kenworthy
J.D. Kenworthy

This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…

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14th February 2026-21st June 2026
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Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…

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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026
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Lakeland Motor Museum’s Monthly Morning Meet

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly morning meet at the Lakeland Motor…

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4th April 2026
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Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

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11th October 2025-31st May 2026
Easter Egg Trail
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Explore the Garden-Orchard and Woodland on the Georgian Tea Party themed Easter Egg Trail at…

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28th March 2026-11th April 2026
Pirate Comedy for all the Family
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon A comic radio play presented live on stage. What is the mystery of…

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9th April 2026

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