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Ambleside
This summer, something extraordinary is coming to Rydal Hall.
A renowned touring opera company will transform this beautiful historic setting into a stage alive with emotion, bringing an unforgettable evening of music inspired by love and passion.…
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- 25 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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M-Sport UK Ltd., Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PNTelephone
+44(0)1900 828 888Cockermouth
♂️ 2026 M-Sport 5K & NEW Junior Race ♀️
The M-Sport 5K is back for 2026 – and this year we're introducing the NEW M-Sport Junior Race (2.5km, one lap of the circuit) for young runners. A great day out for individuals and families.
Location:…Dates
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- 25 July 2026Various Opening Times
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St Bees Coast, Cumbria, St Bees, Cumbria, CA270ESTelephone
01539 816300St Bees
An action-packed family-friendly festival celebrating Cumbria's coastline and marine wildlife
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- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Wainwrights' Inn, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JDTelephone
+441539438026Ambleside
Join us at Wainwrights' Inn for a free, family friendly afternoon of live music with the Thompson Brothers. We will be firing up the BBQ and as always fantastic beer! Come along enjoy some of Wainwrights' famous hospitality by the river, we cant…
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- 25 July 2026Open 15:00 - 18:00
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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!
Jake Wild Hall is an award-winning poet and one half of Bad Betty…Dates
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- 25 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QTTelephone
+447834488773Kirkby Stephen
Join us to celebrate the wonderful Westmorland Dales with a packed weekend of exploration, events & entertainment! Something for everyone and lots of free activities for all to enjoy.
Festival highlights include Fell Foodie Harrison Ward with…Dates
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- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover Whitehaven's rich coastal heritage and explore how archaeology helps us understand the past. Through fascinating case studies, including Doggerland, this hands-on workshop examines coastal erosion, climate change, and the challenges of…
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- 26 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 26 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025
Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.
Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…
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- 26 July 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
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Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NTTelephone
015394 36674Hawkshead, Ambleside
Beth Williams, a local Beatrix Potter researcher, and welcome manager at Hill Top, will be joining us to explore how WWI impacted Beatrix Potter & the residents of these Lakeland villages. Beth will talk about local genealogy & the complexities in…
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- 27 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
A summer of fun awaits at Whinlatter Forest!
Let your little one go wild in the summer holidays at Whinlatter with the return of Wild Things Adventure Club. The club offers lots of brilliant forest activities that is sure to keep you're little…
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- 27 July 2026to29 July 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 3 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 17 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Join the Beacon Rocket Scientists as they defy gravity and shoot rockets in to 'space'.
Young explorers will help our 'astronauts' land safely by making your own mini parachute, then discover how astronauts stay stable in space by making their very…
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- 28 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
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- 28 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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Ravenglass
Join Peter Hughes at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 28 July for a fascinating talk on Cumbria's gardening heritage.
Cumbria has a wealth of history in its great gardens. This talk will look behind some of those gardens into the lives of the people…
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- 28 July 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
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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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Discover 200 years of Rock Climbing history, from the earliest scrambles to the modern sport we…
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10th July 2026-31st August 2026A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
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15th July 2026-13th 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 2027The annual Keswick Convention has been taking place since 1875. A completely free event offering…
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18th July 2026-7th August 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 2026The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our…
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18th July 2026Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18…
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18th July 2026Pink Floyd by Candlelight is an intimate acoustic concert celebrating the music of Pink Floyd.…
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16th July 202612-4pm | 16+ yrs Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to teach all the basic skills in order…
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18th July 2026Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and…
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19th 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 2026The Wheels Up North Weekender 2026 is our flagship show of the year, set in the beautiful Lake…
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18th July 2026-19th July 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
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28th March 2026-1st October 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 2026For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
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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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6th June 2026-1st August 2026Season
4th July 2026-25th July 2026Crystal bowl sound bath infused with angelic reiki and guided meditation. An intimate space for a…
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19th July 2026Join our experienced, knowledgeable ranger as they lead your family around our amazing forest and…
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22nd July 2026Immersion Theatre will be putting on their outdoor production of The Jungle Book at Levens Hall…
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19th July 2026Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
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6th May 2026-5th August 2026Connie Flynn's Text & Textile! explores everyday sayings rooted in the textile trade. Using…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026We are celebrating our new exhibition in style – with a Gothic summer garden party! Step into a…
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16th July 2026Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
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6th June 2026-29th August 2026
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