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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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- 1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 11 Apr 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs
Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Print Room environment. Members have access to some specialist Print Room equipment and are able to pursue…Dates
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- 21 Apr 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001.
Set throughout the house, the…
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- 1 May 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are chosen under a theme, then voted on by the participants. We watch the chosen film, then head to the bar for a drink and to chat. Finish times may…
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- 6 May 2026to5 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LFTelephone
000000000000Ambleside
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned by Beatrix Potter.
The farm at Hill Top remains fully operational all year round just how Beatrix Potter loved and envisioned. The farm tour offers a…
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- 14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
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- 14 May 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:20
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Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable volunteers, this small-group tour offers a deeper exploration into the fascinating history of the people and objects connected to the home where one family…
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- 19 May 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead, Ambleside. The morning session is ideal for those who are new to outdoor swimming. It aims to enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence while…
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- 23 May 2026to18 July 2026Various Opening Times
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Sizergh, National Trust - Sizergh, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 69818Nr Kendal
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the woodland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon discover their powers and complete your own…
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- 23 May 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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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What's On This Week
Our galleries take on a unique atmosphere as the world slows down. Whether you're looking to…
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20th July 2026The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our…
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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 2026Kids go home. Adults Go Ape. Looking for an after work activity in the Lake District this summer?…
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2nd July 2026-28th August 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 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 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay." This exhibition brings together the creative voices…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026Live Music at Wainwrights' Inn this July. Friday 3rd July. Kev Kendal. 8-10pm Saturday 18th July.…
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18th July 2026Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1984. The duo made a huge impact with the…
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18th July 2026Female-only, non competitive walking event with bite-sized bits of adventure bookending the walk
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18th July 2026Immersion Theatre will be putting on their outdoor production of The Jungle Book at Levens Hall…
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19th July 2026Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…
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18th July 2026Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX. Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100…
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18th July 2026-6th September 2026Play the traditional games croquet, quoits & skittles on Allan Bank's front lawn with glorious lake…
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4th July 2026-6th September 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 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 2026Cumbria Festival Chorus and Orchestra (led by Pam Redman) perform Verdi's great Requiem, conducted…
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18th July 2026Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…
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21st July 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 2026For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
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20th July 2026You've read the novels, You've listened to the audio books, You've got all of the special…
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20th July 2026Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
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