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Ambleside
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
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- 27 May 2026to27 May 2027
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- 2 Sept 2026
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The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
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- 19 June 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 28 Aug 2026to16 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 29 Aug 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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- 3 Oct 2026to10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 30 Oct 2026to18 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX.
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth…Venue
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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- 7 Sept 2026to11 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.
Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…
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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 6 Sept 2026to22 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
A summer of fun awaits at Whinlatter Forest!
Let your little one go wild in the summer holidays at Whinlatter with the return of Wild Things Adventure Club. The club offers lots of brilliant forest activities that is sure to keep you're little…
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- 3 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 10 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 17 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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Ladyholme Centre, 21 Lake Road, Winderemere, Cumbria, LA23 2JATelephone
07768594846Winderemere
Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition
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- 3 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 17:30
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- 10 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
The People's Gallery + Art Lab | Take Part
This summer, we're transforming our top floor into Art Lab: a playful creative space for experimenting, making, and having fun.You and your family can drop in and explore a wide range of arts and crafts…
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- 5 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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- 12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Address
Shap Road, KENDAL, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NYTelephone
+447725834699Kendal
BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…
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- 5 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
01539433826Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream. A "Jum" is an old dialect word for a…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Swim the Lakes, Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 338262 Compston Rd, Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream.
The pool below the fall at…Dates
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- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Bob Pritchard and Mike Ames to the Fratry Hall.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give what you…
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Address
St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DDTelephone
01539 266 200Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Ravel String Quartet in F
Elgar String Quartet in E minorKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman and the Haworth Trust
A journey from impressionistic…
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
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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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Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a…
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25th July 2026-30th August 2026
"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay." This exhibition brings together the creative voices…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
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6th June 2026-29th August 2026Calling all local talent – and local music lovers! Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic…
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7th August 2026Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
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1st April 2026-1st November 2026Season
1st April 2026-1st November 2026Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
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19th May 2026-29th October 2026Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
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5th August 2026The Dry Stone Walling Association is proud to offer a free one-day Dry Stone Walling Taster Session…
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7th August 2026Cumberland Flower Farm is rarely open to the public, but this year we're hosting a few small,…
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8th August 2026Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026Join photographer Colin Potsig for a portrait drop-in session inspired by his Club Culture Cumbria…
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6th August 2026Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst -…
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9th August 2026Meet a Roman Potter While you are visiting us, take the opportunity to meet Graham Taylor from…
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5th August 2026Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
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18th July 2026-1st September 2026Big Days Out Start Here, Summer Racing at Carlisle! Looking for a memorable day out for the whole…
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11th August 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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9th August 2026Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
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19th June 2026-14th August 2026Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition
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3rd August 2026-9th August 2026Season
10th August 2026-15th August 2026We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Excitement is in the air as Lake District Music announce the programme for the 2026 Summer Festival…
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31st July 2026-9th August 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 202614 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
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7th July 2026-4th October 2026Season
7th July 2026-4th October 2026Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
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1st May 2026-29th August 2026Kids go home. Adults Go Ape. Looking for an after work activity in the Lake District this summer?…
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2nd July 2026-28th August 2026
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