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Alexander's Pub at Castle Green Hotel, The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RGTelephone
+441539734000Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Be sure to bring your appetite, round up the family, and make a day of it and we'll do our best to arrange the sunshine ☀️
12:00 - 16:00 BBQ, Sunday Lunch & Pizza, outdoor games
16:00 - 21:00 Normal menu availableBBQ Menu
Double cheese burger…Dates
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00
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Grasmere Sports Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJTelephone
+447840059561Grasmere, Ambleside
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, Fell Running, Tug of War, Paragliding, a Dog Show, and Hound Racing.
The annual…
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!
Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Cumbria Kart Racing Club, Kirkland, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XUTelephone
+447940008820Frizington
We welcome all enthusiasts to our annual Automotive Car Show, hosted at one of Cumbria best kept secrets; Rowrah Go Kart Track.
This event has been designed to bring together a diverse community of individuals who share a passion for anything with…Dates
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Whitehaven Harbour, 13 Slipway, Whitehaven, Cymbria, CA28 7LHTelephone
+441946692422Whitehaven
Tickets are now available for the main arena on the Sunday of Whitehaven Weekender, a vibrant new festival brought to you in partnership by Rosehill, Northern Equality and Diversity CIC and Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, bringing music,…
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
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Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PLTelephone
+441539558328Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Go behind the scenes at Holker Hall & Gardens with our Walled Garden Workshop, a hands-on experience for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. Explore the hidden corners of the walled garden, learn from our expert gardeners, and discover seasonal…
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 14:00
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Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Keswick Road, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9PRTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take place at the Daffodil Hotel – on the shore of Grasmere lake and only a short walk from Dove Cottage, where former Poet Laureate William Wordsworth…
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- 1 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics.
The production features a cast of…
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- 1 Sept 2026Open 19:10 - 22:00
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…
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- 2 Sept 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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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- 2 Sept 2026to2 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
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Zeffirellis, Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 338452 Compston Rd, Ambleside
Ambleside Days is a Contemporary Jazz Festival which takes place inside the auditorium at Zeffirellis for a 4 day period.
A celebration of world class contemporary Jazz performances featuring some of the world's most outstanding players coming…
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- 3 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Buttermere Lake, -, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA.Telephone
015394 33826Buttermere
The Buttermere Swimble – The Buttermere Valley is surely one of the most beautiful in the Lake District. Buttermere itself is a stunning place to swim and the water is crystal clear, with that typical slate blue tint we know and love. The walking…
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- 3 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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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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Live Music at Wainwrights' Inn this July. Friday 3rd July. Kev Kendal. 8-10pm Saturday 18th July.…
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18th July 2026Our 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 202712-4pm | 16+ yrs Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to teach all the basic skills in order…
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18th July 2026The 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 2026Step right up and prepare to be transported back in time with Big Kid Circus: Jurassic — the most…
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15th July 2026-19th July 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 2026You've read the novels, You've listened to the audio books, You've got all of the special…
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20th July 2026The annual Keswick Convention has been taking place since 1875. A completely free event offering…
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18th July 2026-7th August 2026Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park. Join the critically-acclaimed…
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16th July 2026Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a…
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21st July 2026-30th August 2026Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…
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21st July 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 2026HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
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2nd June 2026-28th July 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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21st April 2026-27th August 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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23rd May 2026-31st August 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1984. The duo made a huge impact with the…
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18th July 2026The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our…
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18th July 2026
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