1. PHOTO OF Tour of Britain, Stage 2 - Carlisle to Kendal, Lake District National Park - the peloton of cyclists ride through Honister Pass in The Lake District.
    What's On Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 Cumbria
  2. Cross Bay walk organised and led by the Guide Over Sands Trust
    What's On Official Cross Bay Walk
  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. Flutes & Frets stood in archways with their instruments
    Flutes & Frets at Brantwood

    Address

    Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Coniston

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Ruskin's historic lakeside home plays host to two intricate and imaginative concerts with duo Flutes & Frets, known for their onstage chemistry and audience interaction.

    The first concert explores…

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    6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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    6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -

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  2. Lake District Sheep Dog Trials
    Lake District Sheep Dog Trials

    Address

    Hill Farm, Ings, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9QQ

    Telephone

    +447769871819

    jad_yoadpot@hotmail.com

    Staveley

    Sheep Dog Trials running all day along with an open dog show, hound trail races, craft stalls, bar and food.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

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  3. Nadejda String Quartet out in nature with their instruments
    Nadejda String Quartet

    Address

    Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QB

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Schubert String Quartet in A minor Op.29 'Rosamunde'
    Ravel String Quartet in F

    Kindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman

    The spectacular setting of Cartmel's medieval priory is the venue for this…

    Venue

    Cartmel Priory, Cartmel

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

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  4. Septura Brass stood in suits with their instruments
    Septura Brass

    Address

    Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QB

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Britten Fanfare for St Edmundsbury
    Rossini Overture to William Tell
    Mussorgsky Suite from Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Cox & Knight)
    Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks

    Does music sound better on…

    Venue

    Cartmel Priory, Cartmel

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  5. Ruby Hughes posed in a black feather outfit
    Echo: Ruby Hughes and Huw Watkins

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Ruby Hughes - Soprano | Huw Watkins - Piano

    Bach Sarabande from Partita No.4
    Purcell By Beautious softness arr. Ades
    Purcell Music for a while arr. Tippett
    Britten Folk Song arrangements
    Huw Watkins…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  6. Kleio Quartet smiling and laughing
    Kleio String Quartet

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Haydn String Quartet in F Op.50, No.5 'Dream'
    Webern Langsamer satz
    Mark-Anthony Turnage Laura
    Britten String Quartet No.1

    Kindly supported by the Kirckman Concert Society

    From the elegant wit of…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -

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  7. person wearing a yellow outfit in front of a purple background
    Live Music at The Swan - Molly Warburton

    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 7th August for a night of live music!

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

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    From:
    7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  8. Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Muncaster Castle Stable Yard
    Muncaster Open Mic Night

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
    Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
    Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00

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  9. Runners in fancy dress running past Muncaster Castle as part of Race The Tide.
    Race the Tide

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@racethetide.com

    Ravenglass

    Will you race the tide this August 7–9 2026?​
    Race the Tide challenges runners of all levels to tackle a one-of-a-kind 10km obstacle race in the Lake District. The spectacular course navigates wild, natural terrain where participants crawl through…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  10. Resol String Quartet smiling with their instruments
    Resol String Quartet

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Coleridge-Taylor Five Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op.5
    Elgar String Quartet in E minor

    Kindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman

    Coleridge-Taylor's graceful, characterful miniatures are paired…

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    7 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

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

    Address

    RD Glass, cockermouth, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.

    During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…

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    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20

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  12. Isata Kanneh-Mason in a yellow, floral outfit surrounded by flower petals
    Isata Kanneh-Mason

    Address

    Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27, No.2 'Moonlight'
    Ravel Gaspard de la nuit
    Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne
    Dobrinka Tabakova Halo
    Beethoven Piano Sonata No.21 in C Op.53…

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    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -

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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026
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Fish and Chip Supper Evening Cruises

A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…

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21st July 2026
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Reactor

REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…

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29th May 2026-1st August 2026
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Nature Making: The Artist's Way: Mixed media textiles, natural pigment, drawing and writing spiritual retreat inspired by The Artist's Way

This retreat is a spiritual and creative journey, a cocoon of connection, to ourselves, to each…

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13th July 2026-16th July 2026
Block Printing at Carlisle Cathedral
Block Printing Workshops

Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…

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18th July 2026
Food from the forest
Food from the forest

Join our experienced, knowledgeable ranger as they lead your family around our amazing forest and…

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22nd July 2026
Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
Rydal Island and Caves Swim

Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…

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22nd July 2026-22nd July 2027
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing & nature connection

Step away from the rush of everyday life and join Hannah for a 3 hour guided forest bathing…

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18th July 2026
Cartmel Racecourse
Cartmel Racecourse

Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.

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23rd May 2026-31st August 2026
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Lake District Photography Experiences

Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…

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15th June 2026-31st December 2027
Cine-Social
Cine-Social

Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…

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6th May 2026-5th August 2026
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book

Immersion Theatre will be putting on their outdoor production of The Jungle Book at Levens Hall…

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19th July 2026
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The Paper Quilt Project

The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…

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11th April 2026-19th September 2026
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Big Kid Circus: JURASSIC - Carlisle

Big Kid Circus presents JURASSIC in Carlisle, UK. 2 Hours of incredible entertainment for all ages…

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15th July 2026-19th July 2026
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An Afternoon recital by Jonathan Pilgrim

We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Pilgrim to the Cathedral as part of the Free Live Music…

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22nd July 2026
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Townend guided tours

Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…

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The Sea Wall 7 miler charity run

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19th July 2026
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A Romantasy Themed Evening hosted by Periodic Fables and The Crown Cellar

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20th July 2026
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Hue and Cry
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Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1984. The duo made a huge impact with the…

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18th July 2026
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Yoga at Lowther Castle

An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…

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25th May 2026-31st August 2026
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Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces

This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…

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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
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