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Hawkshead Parish Church, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQTelephone
01539 266 200Hawkshead
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quarter | Resol String Quartet
Haydn String Quartet in C Op.74, No.1
Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation
Grieg String Quartet No.1 in G minor Op.27Kindly supported by Ian & Susan…
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- From:
- 4 Aug 2026Open 16:00 -
Address
Hawkshead Parish Church, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQTelephone
01539 266 200Hawkshead
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Bellinati Baião de Gude
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar (arr. Roland Dyens)
Martin Hasta Alicia…Dates
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
01539433826Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream. A "Jum" is an old dialect word for a…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Swim the Lakes, Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 338262 Compston Rd, Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream.
The pool below the fall at…Dates
- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Bob Pritchard and Mike Ames to the Fratry Hall.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give what you…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DDTelephone
01539 266 200Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Ravel String Quartet in F
Elgar String Quartet in E minorKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman and the Haworth Trust
A journey from impressionistic…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07827298695Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake on a family friendly half day workshop.
Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.
You'll explore different elements and…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the wonders of the Amazon in this up-close animal encounter! From curious frogs to colorful insects, discover the secret stars of the rainforest.
Embark on an unforgettable Pet Encounter Experience where you can meet, greet and interact…
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom!
Walk with a witch and her cauldron and broom
Help collect the ingredients from the forest for a magic spell.Suitable for ages 5+, pushchair friendly route.
No dogs sorry.Booking essential
£8 per child (10% discount…Venue
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
Address
St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DDTelephone
01539 266 200Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Rossini Sinfonia from The Italian Girl in Algiers
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar
Traditional…Dates
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Theatre By The Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms.
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a nude calendar to raise money for charity.
News spreads fast…
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- From:
- 6 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Grasmere, Cumbria, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9TATelephone
015394 33826Grasmere
The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells: dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming. With its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. We meet and end…
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- 6 Aug 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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Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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19th July 2026Cumbria Festival Chorus and Orchestra (led by Pam Redman) perform Verdi's great Requiem, conducted…
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18th July 2026Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and…
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19th 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 2026The Swim to Devils Chimney is another one of our favourite island-hopping adventures, this time on…
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16th July 2026We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Pilgrim to the Cathedral as part of the Free Live Music…
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22nd July 2026We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 17th July for an evening of live…
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17th July 2026Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…
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18th July 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026
"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay." This exhibition brings together the creative voices…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
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6th June 2026-1st August 2026Season
4th July 2026-25th July 2026Our galleries take on a unique atmosphere as the world slows down. Whether you're looking to…
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20th July 2026Step away from the rush of everyday life and join Hannah for a 3 hour guided forest bathing…
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18th July 2026Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
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19th May 2026-29th October 2026Crystal bowl sound bath infused with angelic reiki and guided meditation. An intimate space for a…
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19th July 2026Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
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1st May 2026-29th August 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 2026REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
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29th May 2026-1st August 202612-4pm | 16+ yrs Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to teach all the basic skills in order…
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18th July 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 2026London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on…
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9th July 2026-1st August 2026Cine-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 2026For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
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