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Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
+441229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Following their sold out performance in January 2026, Bootleg Blondie returns to Barrow Town Hall!
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- From:
- 25 Sept 2027Open 20:00 -
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Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
+441229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Heaven Can Wait returns with a spectacular, high-octane production celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bat Out of Hell — the album that redefined rock theatre forever. This is not a tribute band. This is a full-scale rock concert experience.
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- From:
- 28 Oct 2027Open 19:30 -
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
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- From:
- 14 Feb 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
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- From:
- 14 Feb 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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Station Road, Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NFTelephone
01768773263Keswick
Inside just got interesting.
Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience that's full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages…
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- From:
- 20 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Fusehill St, Carlisle CA1 2HH, UKFusehill St, Carlisle, England, CA1 2HHTelephone
6506188162Carlisle
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo off cathedral spires. This self-guided audio tour turns your walk through Caldewgate into a vivid adventure, unwrapping secrets and scandals most…
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- 2 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00
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LA11 6PN, Blencathra Farm, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6PNTelephone
07981134373Cartmel
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children. At All About Alpacas, we aim to get kids comfortable with caring for and being around animals in a safe and interactive environment. Join us for a…
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- 3 Mar 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026
Try something new and have a splashing time!
We've again partnered with Paddleboard the Lakes to provide a super fun experience for you, your family and friends.
Whether it's taking up a new skill or perfecting…
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- 28 Mar 2026to1 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Pennington's Spirits, Pennington's Spirits & Liqueurs (Pennington's Distillery), Unit 3 Millennium House, Boundary Bank, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5RRTelephone
01539592051Boundary Bank, Kendal
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of Pennington's Spirits, an award-winning Lake District distillery based on the outskirts of Kendal.
This behind-the-scenes distillery experience offers…
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- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal.
Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by…
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- From:
- 11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural…
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- From:
- 11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both…
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- From:
- 11 Apr 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2026-20th July 2027Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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2nd September 2026We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
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2nd September 2026Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a…
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6th September 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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6th September 2026Connie Flynn's Text & Textile! explores everyday sayings rooted in the textile trade. Using…
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15th July 2026-13th 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 2026Inside 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 2026Loweswater Agricultural Show is a traditional Lake District country show set in the stunning…
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6th September 202614 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
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7th July 2026-4th October 2026Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take…
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1st September 2026A Geography of Absence: Walking the small town: An illustrated talk with Julian Hyde Over many…
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5th 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 history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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18th July 2026-3rd September 2026Season
6th September 2026-22nd October 2026Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the…
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18th July 2026-19th September 2026An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
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2nd September 2026-1st November 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 2027Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
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5th September 2026-26th September 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 2026Long distance swimming isn't just about being in the water, it's about the journey. Swimming the…
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5th September 2026Seasonal Everlasting Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert £70 plus £20 materials fee payable on…
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5th September 2026Taking THE ROC's unique 5 stage triathlon format into the Lake District, one of the most inspiring…
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5th September 2026Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer? Get ready for Summer of Fun on the…
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18th July 2026-2nd September 2026
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