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    What's On Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 Cumbria
  2. Cross Bay walk organised and led by the Guide Over Sands Trust
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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
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  1. Yuletide tales by the tree
    Crafty Activities for the Festive Season at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Kendal, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Deck the Hall
    Self-led activity available for the month of December in the Guild Room

    Help us decorate Blackwell in festive Edwardian style. Create paper chains like those that might have hung in the house at Christmas time, or decorate your own…

    Venue

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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    1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Blue blocks
    Festive Activities for Families at Windermere Jetty Museum

    Address

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BZ

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Rayrigg Road, Windermere

    Festive Colouring activities
    Available throughout December in the Café

    Welcome the festive cheer to your family's table as you join us in the Jetty café this December. Pick up an activity sheet to get creative with some calming colouring-in while…

    Venue

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere

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    From:
    1 Dec 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  3. A woven star made of willow
    Festive Morning Star Willow Weaving Workshop at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Have a go at willow weaving your own Scandinavian or 5-pointed star with the guidance of the experienced team from Kendal-based Willowpool Designs this December.

    Spend a relaxing 2 and a half hours in Blackwell's Guild Room, featuring wonderful…

    Venue

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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    1 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

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  4. it's a doddle 2026 logo
    It's A Doddle

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    Cumbria, Keswick, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD

    Telephone

    017687 72255

    fundraising@calvertlakes.org.uk

    Little Crosthwaite, Keswick

    It's A Doddle is back with a bang for 2026 and we're inviting our community to get involved!

    To celebrate the launch of the Big Give Christmas Challenge, our 24-hour Everesting challenge invites people of all ages and abilities to help us…

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    From:
    1 Dec 2026to2 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  5. NUTCRACKER
    The Nutcracker – RBO The Royal Ballet

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds…

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    1 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30

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  6. Rose Castle at Christmas
    Festive Afternoon Tea

    Address

    Rose Castle, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7BY

    Telephone

    01228 642980

    hello@rosecastle.com

    Dalston

    Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this enchanting festive experience invites you to slow down and savour the season in truly magical surroundings. As roaring fires glow and the Castle sparkles with Christmas decorations, linger over…

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    2 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
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    9 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
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    23 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00

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  7. Child drawing
    Festive Family Activities at Abbot Hall

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Windermere, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA23 1BZ

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    ecooper@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Enjoy some creative, festive family activities at Abbot Hall this winter!

    Festive Cardmaking
    Self-led activity available throughout December in the Creative Space/Coffee Bar

    Stamp, trace, draw and decorate a greetings card to give to a loved…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026to2 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  8. Mince Pies
    Festive Lunch at Windermere Jetty Museum

    Address

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Bowness, Bowness, LA231BN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Bowness

    Enjoy a carefully curated 2-course menu of seasonal dishes, with comforting festive flavours and, of course, a Christmas cracker. Includes mulled wine or non-alcoholic alternative.

    Festive Lunch is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays…

    Venue

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

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  9. John Bramwell
    John Bramwell of I Am Kloot

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Standard Theatre Seated
    As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant…

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    2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00

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  10. Image of the Brimstone Spa at Christmas with a Skeyndor Christmas gift box and text reading - Brimstone Spa Festive Evening
    Brimstone Spa Festive Evening

    Address

    Brimstone Spa at Langdale Hotel and Spa, Brimstone Hotel & Spa, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD

    Telephone

    01539438014

    marketing@langdale.co.uk

    Great Langdale, Ambleside

    Join us at Brimstone Spa for an exclusive evening of discovery and indulgence. Explore our luxurious spa and experience our new product house, Skeyndor — renowned for its innovative, high-performance formulas that are free from parabens, mineral…

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    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 17:40 - 20:20

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  11. chefs dinner
    Christmas Party Night

    Address

    North Lakes Hotel & Spa Meetings, Conferences, Team Building & Events, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT

    Telephone

    01768 868111

    events@northlakeshotel.co.uk

    Penrith

    The countdown to Christmas starts here. Think glittering nights, festive flavours, live entertainment and dancefloors filled with Christmas classics and seasonal favourites.

    With a range of party nights running throughout December, there is plenty…

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    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:50
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    6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:50
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    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:50
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    13 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:50

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  12. Christmas Party Meal
    Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate the festive season in style at our Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan, the perfect event for dancing, dining, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live DJ entertainment, featuring an energetic mix…

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    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 18:00 -

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Russell Mills
Russell Mills: Darkness Visible

Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal…

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24th October 2026-17th April 2027
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Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour at Shed One

Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…

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30th October 2026-18th December 2026
Winter Market Entertainment
Winter Market

Get ready to usher in the festive season at the Holker Hall Winter Market, one of the North West's…

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6th November 2026-8th November 2026
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Ghost Town Halloween & Dracula

Furness Youth Theatre presents a double bill of Ghost Town Halloween & Dracula Ghost Town…

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7th November 2026-8th November 2026
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Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

Malt Room Standing Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet move with ease and confidence between swampy…

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7th November 2026
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Cine-Macabre

Cult horror, supernatural cinema and big-screen scares come to Brewery Arts this autumn, with…

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14th October 2026-11th November 2026
Exterior of Blackwell - The Arts & Craft House near Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
Arts & Crafts Houses Tour: Blackwell & Broad Leys Tour

Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…

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12th November 2026
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Sundown Adventures- Go Ape Whinlatter Forest at Night

Looking for unique things to do in the Lake District this October? Back by popular demand, Go Ape…

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10th October 2026-8th November 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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27th May 2026-27th May 2027
Fibonacci Quartet
Fibonacci Quartet

A programme of music written for string quartet. Tickets in our website or on the door - £22.00. …

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10th November 2026
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Beyond Horizons Film Festival

Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…

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10th September 2026-10th December 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
September in the Rain at the Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere
September in the Rain

Thirty years. One seaside tradition. A lifetime of love. John Godber's September in the Rain is a…

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3rd November 2026-9th November 2026

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7th November 2026

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10th November 2026
All Your Faces
French Film Festival

Discover a vibrant selection of French-language cinema, from acclaimed contemporary releases and…

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21st October 2026-9th November 2026
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Pathways – Contemporary Textiles

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…

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16th September 2026-20th December 2026
Mad Dog Mcrea: Dusk Till Dawn
Mad Dog Mcrea: Dusk Till Dawn

Mad Dog McRea can only be described as a pop-up festival – bursting with energy, colour, and an…

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12th November 2026
Rose Castle, Dalston
Autumnal Afternoon Tea

Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this elegant autumn experience is the perfect…

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11th November 2026
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at The Beacon Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…

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24th October 2026-31st January 2027
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Keswick Market

Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.

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20th July 2026-20th July 2027
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Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin – Hilary Grisewood

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…

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16th September 2026-20th December 2026
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Swanfire Night

Our Swanfire Night has always been about bringing people together – a chance for our local…

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6th November 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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2nd September 2026-2nd September 2027
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
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Dark Sky Canoeing - Coniston Water

Discover the Lake District after dark on an unforgettable canoe journey across beautiful Coniston…

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7th November 2026

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