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Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the wild symphony of the dawn chorus here at Haweswater.
Under the expert eyes and ears of our RSPB Warden Spike, amble through the enchanting temperate…
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- 3 May 2026Open 05:00 - 07:30
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Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, at a slightly more manageable hour of the morning, and be immersed in the birdsong here at Wild…
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- 7 May 2026Open 07:00 - 09:30
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Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. In Barbra Streisand's recent autobiography, she says: "I haven't had much fun in my life, to tell you the truth. And I want to have more fun." Join ordinary housewife…
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- 9 May 2026Open 19:30 -
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Grasmere Show Ground, Stock Ln, Grasmere, Westmoorland, LA22 9SJTelephone
07543663004Grasmere
One of the UK's most revered and gruelling cycling sportives. Known as "The Daddy of them all" by Cycling Weekly, this legendary event is not just a ride—it's a true test of endurance that rivals Europe's toughest cycling challenges, such as the…
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- 9 May 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Baritone Igor Golovatenko…
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- 10 May 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
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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- 13 May 2026Open 08:30 - 12:00
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- 27 May 2026Open 08:30 - 12:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
In this special semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take 'centre stage'. She will perform a wonderful range of material,…
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- 16 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
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Rydal Hall Retreat Centre, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LXTelephone
01539432050Ambleside
This gathering offers a spacious and gentle environment in which we can pause from the momentum of daily life and turn towards the deeper movements within. In a world that often pulls us in many directions, the practice of simply being — resting in…
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- 16 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JPTelephone
+447768424722Ulverston
Join us over the weekend to buy pottery and ceramics from our 50+ talented makers. Have a go yourself in our activity tents and watch demonstrations by our talented exhibitors. Come see what we have to offer!
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- 16 May 2026to17 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Kirkbride
The Cumbria Young Farmers (YFC) annual field day is the largest competitive event of the organisations calendar. Serving as a showcase of rural skills, teamwork and agriculture tradition. Competitions vary and include competitions such as: sheep…
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- 16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.
Join Tom Stade as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. It is an…
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- 21 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine…
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- 23 May 2026Various Opening Times
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14th January 2026-25th March 2026As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
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14th January 2026-25th March 2026Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
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1st February 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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15th January 2026-26th March 2026Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
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6th February 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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13th January 2026-24th March 2026Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves…
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13th January 2026-24th February 2026SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
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31st January 2026Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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