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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX.
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth…Venue
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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- 7 Sept 2026to11 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
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- 22 Aug 2026to10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 10 Dec 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
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- 28 Aug 2026to16 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or…
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Penrith
a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass With a choice of 4 different patterns to work from.
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 13:30
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 18:30
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Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
+441900816168The Promenade, Maryport
Every Sunday at 2pm
Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the volunteer guides. The tours last for 30-45 minutes and are subject to the weather. The fort is situated in farmland, which is uneven and there may be sheep…
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Opposite 'New House Farm', Lorton Valley, Nr Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UUTelephone
07810 482098Nr Cockermouth
Loweswater Agricultural Show is a traditional Lake District country show set in the stunning Loweswater Valley, bringing together the best of Cumbrian farming, food and rural life. Enjoy livestock classes, equestrian competitions, local produce,…
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
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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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- 6 Sept 2026to22 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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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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Cockermouth Methodist Church, Lorton Street, Cockermouth, Cumberland, CA13 9RHTelephone
07986121417Cockermouth
Tohi Harada is an outstanding, young, Japanese guitarist. His concert programme includes works by J S Bach, John Dowland, Malcolm Arnold and Stanley Myers. Tickets £22.00. Concert starts at 19:30; doors open 18:30
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- 8 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tapdancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous…
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- 8 Sept 2026Open 19:10 - 22:00
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
Don't miss out on the grand finale of the Flat racing season at Carlisle Racecourse! Join us for an exhilarating day packed with top-class racing action, thrilling finishes, and the electric atmosphere that only the final fixture of the year can…
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- 9 Sept 2026Open 12:40 - 18:20
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Stybeck Farm, Thirlmere, Keswick, CA12 4TNTelephone
07710 416343Thirlmere
APEX is the UK's foremost endurance hiking challenge, where a vibrant community of adventurers seeks to push their limits and conquer their own 'Everest'.
Participants will undertake the challenge of completing 9 single ascents of the beautiful…
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- 9 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 12:00
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