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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Saint-Saëns's spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met's larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera's most…
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- From:
- 8 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Join us for an evening of short films +Q&A with The Beaver Trust, hosted by Kelvyn James Founder, CEO & Trustee of Wellness Walks
Beavers Without Borders
Follow science communicator Sophie Pavelle on a journey of discovery as she visits sites…Dates
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- 10 Dec 2026Open 19:10 - 21:30
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The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
017687 77224B5289, Keswick
Join John Crouch, Cumbrian food historian, for a fascinating festive dining experience at The Borrowdale Hotel in the Borrowdale Valley, near Keswick.
This special four-course Christmas dinner explores the evolution of festive food through the…
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- From:
- 10 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
It's always the most wonderful time of the year, full of peace and love, family and friends - so why does Santa think that this Christmas is going to be the best one ever… can you guess?
Dotty the Elf thinks Santa is planning a surprise Christmas…
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- From:
- 10 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 16:50
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The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
017687 77224B5289, Keswick
Step back in time and celebrate the festive season at our unforgettable Christmas Party Night with vintage vocalist Miss Pearl. Eat, drink, and be merry as you enjoy a night of live entertainment, festive dining, and timeless music spanning from the…
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
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Townend barn, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
Join us at the historic Townend Lakeland barn in Troutbeck, Windermere to design and create your own natural Christmas wreath to decorate your home this festive season.
PLEASE BOOK TICKETS THROUGH THE NT WEBSITE https://www.nationaltrust.org…Dates
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- 11 Dec 2026to12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
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The Albion Christmas Band returns this December for its 27th year of touring, continuing a cherished festive tradition that marks the true beginning of Christmas.Described by The Guardian as "the perfect antidote to the…
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- From:
- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Carl-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PLTelephone
+441539558328Carl-in-Cartmel
Father Christmas returns to Holker Hall this December!
Meet Father Christmas and the Elves at Holker Hall and discover the magic of Christmas. Receive a gift from Father Christmas by the roaring fire in the magical setting of Holker's grand library…
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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- 19 Dec 2026to21 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Get into the festive spirit with an extraordinary evening of music and Christmas cheer as The Committed 2 Rock Chior return to Rosehill for a special fundraising concert.
Featuring powerful harmonies, feel-good favourites, festive classics, and a…
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 19:20 - 21:30
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Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
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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…Dates
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Get into the festive spirit on our Christmas Jumper Raceday!
Join us on Sunday 13 December as we step into Christmas at Carlisle with a festive day filled with fun for the whole family!Venue
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- From:
- 13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.
From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going…
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Inside 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 2026We're celebrating our 80th anniversary with a big party - and you're invited! Join us at Brathay…
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26th September 2026Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on…
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25th September 202614 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
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7th July 2026-4th October 2026It's been 17 years since the release of Elio's critically acclaimed debut album of his own songs,…
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21st September 2026Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met's two decades of onstage glory as…
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22nd September 2026OKTOBERFEST IS COMING TO THE BARREL HOUSE & THE VENUE! Get ready for an incredible three-day…
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25th September 2026-27th September 2026To complement our newest exhibition, An A-Z of Beatrix Potter, we are excited to run our new…
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25th September 2026A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
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23rd September 2026-25th October 2026This is a Laser Show with classical background music. With Cub Scouts doing a mock attack on the…
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26th September 2026Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Our 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 2027We 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 2026Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026Silver Screening Starring: Peter Mullan, Jakob Oftebro & Sid Sagar Kenneth, fixated on ancestor…
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25th September 2026learn how to sew a fully lined bag, using the 'bagging out' technique to ensure there are no raw…
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27th September 2026Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and…
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27th September 2026Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026Join actor, writer, presenter and poet Larry Lamb for an intimate and entertaining evening as he…
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23rd September 2026Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming,…
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26th September 2026Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2026-20th July 2027You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets…
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29th July 2026-30th September 2026Our 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
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