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Join us in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle as The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting…
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- 21 June 2026Open 17:30 -
Address
Stewart Hill Cottage, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8HXTelephone
01768 800828Wigton
Open Garden Event, Sunday 21st June. Ticket £10, includes a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cake. Children free. Proceeds from tickets to be split 50/50 between Community Action Nepal and the National Garden Society.
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- 21 June 2026Open 14:00 - 17:00
Address
Rosehill, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Whitehaven
Out of on the far flung Wallis Island, Charles, an eccentric widower and lottery winner, hires a formerly famous, acrimoniously split folk duo, to play a private reunion gig on a remote Welsh island for him alone.
This is a Relaxed Screening
We'd…
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- 22 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:40
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the "internationally ignored" rock…
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- 23 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Be part of history at Carlisle Racecourse this summer as we host one of the most iconic fixtures in the racing calendar – The Carlisle Bell, the world's oldest sporting trophy, first contested in 1599.
This historic race is the centrepiece of a…
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- 24 June 2026Open 12:30 - 18:00
Address
Skiddaw Hotel, Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BNTelephone
01768772071Keswick
Back by popular demand – and with even more flavour – Chef Bobby invites you to a night of authentic Spanish hospitality, inspired by his 20 years living and cooking across Spain, with a special love for the bold, rustic dishes of Catalonia.
Expect…
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- From:
- 24 June 2026Open 18:30 -
Address
Finsthwaite Village, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJTelephone
01539433826Ulverston
Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite, through some lovely woodland to our secluded swimming spot. Swim the Lakes regulars will enjoy the change of scene here, it is a little local spot and…
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- 24 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 19 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
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Brewery Arts Youth Theatre present their Summer Show – Love and Hope.Have you ever wondered how you can make a tiny tortoise grow, exactly what happens when the Monopoly man enters the game or what happens when you find…
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- 25 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
Cumbria, Kendal, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539725133122A Highgate, Kendal
Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control.…
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- 25 June 2026to14 July 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Fellinis, Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Church St, Ambleside
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 misstep can mean…
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- 25 June 2026Open 19:00 -
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- 28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine…
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- 26 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 28 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 18 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 20 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
James Delarre & Saul Rose are a celebrated English folk duo whose music is defined by the timeless interplay of fiddle and melodeon. A partnership rooted in deep friendship, tireless of musicianship, and a shared passion for traditional music.
Old…
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- 26 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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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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Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
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28th March 2026-21st June 2026Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
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23rd May 2026-18th July 2026Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Tilly Green and Jamie…
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3rd June 2026Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
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21st April 2026-16th June 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera's 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live…
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30th May 2026Looking for things to do this May half term in the Lake District? Escape the ordinary and head to…
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25th May 2026-31st May 2026Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
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20th February 2026-31st December 2026Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
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25th March 2026-31st May 2026DISCOVER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE – BEAKID Join us for a fun and creative hands-on session exploring the…
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29th May 2026hu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026RUM by Joe Mallalieu WINNER - BROADWAY BABY BOBBY AWARD 2024 "A powerful, intimate play"" ★★★★★…
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30th May 2026Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly…
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30th May 2026Velo Retro is the largest and longest established retro cycling event in the UK With rides ranging…
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29th May 2026-31st May 2026Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 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 2026Fri 24 Apr-3 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6.30pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
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24th April 2026-3rd July 2026Seventy-five years before the Broadway musical, the true story of jazz-loving murderess Roxie Hart…
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4th June 2026REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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