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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.
Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…
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- 13 Apr 2026to21 May 2026Various Opening Times
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 1 June 2026to16 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere
*WORLD PREMIERE
From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new original musical based around classic Victoria Wood songs.Peggy is recently divorced and lost in life, when a chance meeting with her childhood best…
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- 1 May 2026to7 May 2026Various Opening Times
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- 8 May 2026to6 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 8 May 2026to6 June 2026Various Opening Times
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Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, at a slightly more manageable hour of the morning, and be immersed in the birdsong here at Wild…
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- 7 May 2026Open 07:00 - 09:30
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
01539 637940Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin at Broad Leys, a private Voysey-designed masterpiece, then make your way to Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, a beautifully preserved architectural…
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- 7 May 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 11 June 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 12 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 10 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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Buttermere Lake, -, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA.Telephone
015394 33826Buttermere
The Buttermere Swimble – The Buttermere Valley is surely one of the most beautiful in the Lake District. Buttermere itself is a stunning place to swim and the water is crystal clear, with that typical slate blue tint we know and love. The walking…
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- 7 May 2026Various Opening Times
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- 18 June 2026Various Opening Times
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- 3 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
With his trademark reverence and revelry, The Revd. Fergus Butler-Gallie travels through time and place to get to the heart of the religion he is so passionate about. Join us for this one-off evening with the author of 'Touching Cloth', 'The Field…
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- 7 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
As in ripe for the taking.
As in a heart swelled to twice its size.
As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. From introducing his baby to a…
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- 7 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
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The Castle Green Hotel Weddings, The Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RGTelephone
+441539734000Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Holy Heck! A group of nuns is stranded on a remote island, but not all is as peaceful as it seems. One of them is a killer—and they won't stop until they've wiped out every wimple in sight. Will you catch the culprit, or will you be left nun the…
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- 8 May 2026Open 06:40 - 22:30
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour.
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely…
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- 8 May 2026Open 19:30 - 20:50
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Newbiggin Village Hall, Newbiggin, Penrith, CA11 0HTTelephone
01372 363438Newbiggin
Join Rainbow Trust's Adventure Triple Challenge!
A transformative day of cycling, paddling and trekking through the Lake District all to help Rainbow Trust deliver emotional and practical support to families caring for a seriously ill child.
This…
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- 8 May 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07423753212Braithwaite, Keswick
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…
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- 8 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 8th May for an evening of live music.
Reuben Tighe fingerpicks his way through an eclectic mix of blues, foot stomping folk and original music, delivering a euphonious delight to…
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- 8 May 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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To coincide with Bluebird K7 – The Festival between 11-15 May, Ullswater 'Steamers' will be…
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11th May 2026-15th May 2026If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
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7th May 2026We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 8th May for an evening of live…
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8th May 2026Join us for an evening of swinging jazz with The Maranello Trio, featuring Jamie Taylor (guitar),…
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8th May 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 2026Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
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25th March 2026-31st May 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026As in ripe for the taking. As in a heart swelled to twice its size. As in soft. As in delicious. As…
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7th May 2026*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
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8th May 2026-6th June 2026Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
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22nd April 2026-1st July 2026Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Eira…
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13th May 2026Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
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21st April 2026-16th June 2026The concert is in aid of a local Carlisle Christian charity, Tree of Life Ministries. Their purpose…
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13th May 2026Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
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15th February 2026-30th June 2026Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
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21st April 2026-30th June 2026Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
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1st May 2026-29th August 20265-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. In Barbra Streisand's recent…
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9th May 2026The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
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19th October 2025-10th May 2026Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…
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