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Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026
Try something new and have a splashing time!
We've again partnered with Paddleboard the Lakes to provide a super fun experience for you, your family and friends.
Whether it's taking up a new skill or perfecting…
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- 28 Mar 2026to1 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Pennington's Spirits, Pennington's Spirits & Liqueurs (Pennington's Distillery), Unit 3 Millennium House, Boundary Bank, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5RRTelephone
01539592051Boundary Bank, Kendal
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of Pennington's Spirits, an award-winning Lake District distillery based on the outskirts of Kendal.
This behind-the-scenes distillery experience offers…
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- 1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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- 1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal.
Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by…
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- 11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural…
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- 11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LFTelephone
000000000000Ambleside
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned by Beatrix Potter.
The farm at Hill Top remains fully operational all year round just how Beatrix Potter loved and envisioned. The farm tour offers a…
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- 14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
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- 14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:20
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Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable volunteers, this small-group tour offers a deeper exploration into the fascinating history of the people and objects connected to the home where one family…
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- 19 May 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 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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- 27 May 2026to27 May 2027
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The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HJTelephone
07763771798Windermere
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District.
Perfect for couples, families and groups, these relaxed and enjoyable experiences combine exploration, creativity and practical photography tips in some…
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- 15 June 2026to31 Dec 2027Open 00:00 - 00:00
Penrith
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK artists. Featuring ceramics, painting, print, photography, sculpture and textiles, alongside original children's book illustrations and a spectacular mural…
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- 3 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
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15 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
07957 196184Coniston
14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
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- 7 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 7 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Beginning with the reimagined bedroom of Mary Shelley, step into a spellbinding world of moonlit woods, haunting seas and waking…
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- 7 July 2026to19 June 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
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The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.
Tessa has previously had exhibitions displayed around Morecambe Bay, but this is her first exhibition…
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- 11 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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What's On This Week
Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced,…
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24th September 2026Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard. During these weekends,…
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5th September 2026-25th October 2026Join actor, writer, presenter and poet Larry Lamb for an intimate and entertaining evening as he…
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23rd September 2026Enjoy a relaxed Sunday by the shores of Ullswater with a comforting Sunday roast and live music to…
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27th 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 2026To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
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19th September 2026-20th March 2027To complement our newest exhibition, An A-Z of Beatrix Potter, we are excited to run our new…
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25th September 2026Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
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28th August 2026-16th October 2026Our thoughtfully curated three day retreat combines yoga, mindful movement, outdoor experiences and…
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25th September 2026-27th September 2026Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 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 2027Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of…
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27th September 2026Malt Room Standing | By Arrangement with Tony Denton Promotions Altered Images originated in…
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21st September 2026Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming,…
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26th September 2026Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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6th September 2026-22nd October 2026Cold Springs Community Orchard hosts an Apple day once again! Have your apples pressed; go…
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27th September 2026Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
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28th March 2026-1st October 2026Welcome to the farm. In The Farmer's Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women…
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18th September 2026-10th October 2026A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
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23rd September 2026-25th October 2026It's a date fixed in every food lover's calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in…
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26th September 2026-27th September 2026Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
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