1. PHOTO OF Tour of Britain, Stage 2 - Carlisle to Kendal, Lake District National Park - the peloton of cyclists ride through Honister Pass in The Lake District.
    What's On Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 Cumbria
  2. Cross Bay walk organised and led by the Guide Over Sands Trust
    What's On Official Cross Bay Walk
  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
    What's On Keswick Mountain Festival

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  1. Installation view of Reactor by Felicity Hammond which depicts a control room with a film shown on 4 TV monitors. The still in this image shows conste
    Reactor Felicity Hammond

    Address

    Cooke's Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QR

    Telephone

    01229 838592

    jennifer@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the autonomous submarine. This exhibition marks a new collaboration with Hammond, following her 2017 Signal commission In Defence of Industry, which won…

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    29 May 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  2. Music for a Summer Festival
    Music for A Summer Evening

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    St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQ

    Telephone

    07946339050

    Amal@mbd-co.uk

    Hawkshead

    HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH
    MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026
    All concerts start at 7.30 pm

    Tues. 2nd June: James Williams, oboe and cor anglais; Kate Halsall, piano.
    James and Kate perform music from Baroque to the present day,…

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    2 June 2026to28 July 2026Various Opening Times

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  3. Evening buffet cruise on Windermere
    Evening buffet cruises 2026

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    Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness on Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

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    01539443360

    e.sanders@winander-leisure.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

    Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake!

    Enjoy live music, a delicious buffet, and breathtaking views as you cruise the full length of Windermere.

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    • Full Lake Cruise – A 2½ hour journey showcasing the best…

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    6 June 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  2. Evening Cruises in the Lake District A firm favourite, our fish and chip supper evening cruises are back, featuring musical entertainment.
    Evening Cruises in the Lake District
    A firm favourite, our fish and chip supper evening cruises are back, featuring musical entertainment.
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Women in Print
Women in Print

Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…

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15th February 2026-30th June 2026
Cine-Social
Cine-Social

Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…

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6th May 2026-5th August 2026
Evening buffet cruise on Windermere
Evening buffet cruises 2026

Soak 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 2026
Experimental Approaches to Creative Writing
Experimental Approaches to Creative Writing

11.30am-5pm | 18+ yrs A focused, daylong practical workshop using collaborative approaches to…

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20th June 2026
Close-up of layered white paper pieces stitched together with visible red thread, forming a patchwork surface with faint leaf prints and soft, texture
The Paper Quilt Project

The 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 2026
Extended Portraiture Practice
Extended Portraiture Practice

Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…

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22nd April 2026-24th June 2026
Stage Stars
Stage Stars

Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026
Mature Movers
Mature Movers

Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
King Arthur and the Holy Fail
King Arthur and the Holy Fail

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of…

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20th June 2026
Music for a Summer Festival
Music for A Summer Evening

HAWKSHEAD 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 2026
Brewery Youth Dance (7-11 yrs)
Brewery Youth Dance (7-11 yrs)

Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026
Art Explorers
Art Explorers

Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
Penningtons Distillery Tour - Copper Still
Pennington's Distillery Tour

Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…

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1st April 2026-1st November 2026

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1st April 2026-1st November 2026
Pottery Beginners and Improvers
Pottery Beginners and Improvers

Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
A grid made up of different images of artists artwork and colours
Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces

This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…

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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
Jive Aces
JIVE ACES live at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar

As seen on Britains got talent.. Got the blues? Well, step right up, because The Jive Aces are…

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18th June 2026
swimming in a dark lake
Wild Swimming - Thursday 18th June

Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…

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18th June 2026
Black and white images overlaid of a piano and a group of people standing on a platter being held by a butler. text reads 'Penrith Players presents an
Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Join us for an evening of Propriety, Pernicious Aunts, and Perfect Nonsense! P.G. Wodehouse's…

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17th June 2026-20th June 2026
Swimmer
Chillswim Coniston 5.25 Miles End to End

Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim 2026 will take place on Saturday 20th June. Long distance…

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20th June 2026
Brewery Youth Dance (11-14 yrs)
Brewery Youth Dance (11-14 yrs)

Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 4.15-5.45pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
Get Moving
Get Moving

Wed 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 2026
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Hill Top Herdwick - Farm Tour

Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…

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14th May 2026-14th October 2026

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14th May 2026-14th October 2026
Child uses VR headset to view the Lake District.
Outside In

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 2026
Poster for Music in the Park, showing the grange bandstand.
Music in the Park 2026

'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road…

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Season

21st June 2026

We’re having a party - come and join us.

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