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Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld, keswick, cumbria, CA12 4RXTelephone
+447931679654keswick
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. These three flamboyant characters present their uplifting and enormously entertaining 'Christmas Cracker' show with a unique dynamism and describe their music as "Folk Unlimited". The three virtuoso…
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 19:10 - 23:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Valtos are Skye natives Daniel Docherty and Martyn MacDonald, and they have taken the Trad and Electronic music worlds by storm. Since their debut shows in December 2021, they have entertained audiences at festivals and sold-out venues nationwide…
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Extended Theatre Seated
Featuring The Animals' founder member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Steel alongside Danny Handley, Barney Williams and Norm Helm, Animals and Friends return Brewery Arts!The enduring influence and breadth of…
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- 17 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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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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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
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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
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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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The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
017687 77224B5289, Keswick
Celebrate Christmas Day in the Lake District with an elegant and memorable 5-course Christmas Day lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel. Gather your family and friends for a truly special festive dining experience in one of the most scenic settings in the…
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- 25 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00
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The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
017687 77224B5289, Keswick
Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.
Join us for a delicious 3-course Boxing Day roast, featuring perfectly…
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- 26 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
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The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UYTelephone
017687 77224B5289, Keswick
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.
Dress to impress and join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where…
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- 31 Dec 2026Open 18:00 -
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Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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2nd March 2026-31st December 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
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2nd September 2026-1st November 2026Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
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2nd September 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Shipping Brow Contemporary 2026 brings together ten young, emerging and/ or contemporary artists…
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18th August 2026-20th September 2026The Northern String Quartet is a highly acclaimed and award-winning ensemble based in the UK,…
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3rd September 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 2026Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take…
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1st September 2026Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
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7th July 2026-19th June 2027Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
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18th July 2026-1st September 2026Fifty four artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of this free event…
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5th September 2026-20th September 2026You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
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12th August 2026-5th September 2026Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
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29th August 2026-19th September 2026Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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22nd July 2026-22nd July 2027Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the…
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18th July 2026-19th September 2026a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the…
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6th September 2026Live music event in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Air Ambulance with Entertainment, Raffle,…
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5th September 2026Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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2nd September 2026Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s…
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5th September 2026The Unseen Child is the story of a young carer who escapes his daily life through fantasy worlds…
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