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Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, CA11 8NG, Cumbria, CA10 1BGTelephone
03336663366CA11 8NG
Traditional Family Pantomime ideal start to your Christmas festivities
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- 17 Dec 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
+441229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Get ready, Barrow! As this Christmas, your fairy tale pantomime adventure returns as Sleeping Beauty arrives at Barrow Town Hall, bringing a burst of magic, mischief, and full-on pantomime chaos.
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England, ULVERSTON, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA127JQTelephone
01229 820000Ulverston
Cumbria's biggest comedy club!
Featuring four award winning, Edinburgh Fringe storming, prime time TV smashing acts including:
Ali Woods
Winner of Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020. As seen on ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show. "The real deal…Dates
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 18:40 - 22:00
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Legendary Kendal party band The Seals are a firm favourite in the Malt Room each Christmas! Their rocking show is packed with high energy covers spanning decades of magnificent music – expect to hear northern soul, punk, pop, indie, grime and beyond…
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
1 hour experience.
Embark on an unforgettable Christmas Pet Encounter Experience where you can meet, greet and interact with some of the most adorable and fascinating animals. This hands-on adventure is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Create…Venue
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- 19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QNTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Make some special memories together at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house this December.
On Saturday 19 December, Blackwell will be filled with festive fun for the whole family. Get creative making colourful pompom decorations and paperchains,…
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Kendal, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QNTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Wander through Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house this festive season as the enchanting sound of Harps North West fills the house with festive tunes and carols.
As you explore Blackwell's beautifully crafted interiors and major M H Baillie Scott…
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Following on fromGreenMatthews' 12 years of successful touring Christmas shows, Gaudete! is an expanded line up playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie's popular festive fare. Featuring Emily Baineson early woodwinds and Richard…
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
01539435544Grasmere
On Christmas Day it was Dorothy's Wordsworth's birthday! Find out how Dorothy and her brother William celebrated when she lived in Dove Cottage over 200 years ago. We'll read some of her birthday journal entries and then try some Regency era…
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
In the nooks and crannies of the old Shoemaker's shop live the Elves. These cheeky stowaways live off the odds and ends left behind at the end of the day; shoelaces, scraps of leather and sandwich crumbs. They stay hidden from the big world–that's…
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- 19 Dec 2026to28 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing
"Let's get ready…for crumble". The people's champions, The Lancashire Hotpots enter the ring for another round of music and mirth to give you the biggest night out of the year. Prepare for a no-holds barred night of unforgettable…Dates
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Come and hear brand new Christmas themed poetry. 12 open mic spaces…
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Back by popular demand! Step into a world of magic at The Beacon Museum! Get ready to wave your…
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17th October 2026-18th October 2026Come for an evening of entertainment and delight with these two wonderful choirs – one visiting,…
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22nd October 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in…
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1st October 2026-1st November 2026Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group have created an exhibition of Astrophotography for Rheged's…
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23rd October 2026-8th February 2027In space no one can hear you dream. In the year 2194, humanity is scattered around the solar…
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17th October 2026It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden…
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17th October 2026Looking for unique things to do in the Lake District this October? Back by popular demand, Go Ape…
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10th October 2026-8th November 2026Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard. During these weekends,…
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5th September 2026-25th October 2026Join us for our planetarium show about a fascinating topic in astronomy. We begin with a…
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22nd October 2026Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light.…
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22nd October 2026Join Sue, a local textile artist, for a relaxed and creative morning making your own handsewn…
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18th October 2026Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
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15th June 2026-31st December 2027Join us for an inspiring planetarium show guaranteed to leave you excited and hopeful for the…
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23rd October 2026Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
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16th September 2026-20th December 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 2026'Stranger Folk', a magical new digital adventure played by mobile app, is haunting Allan Bank…
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3rd October 2026-1st November 2026
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