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Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
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- 27 May 2026to27 May 2027
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- 2 Sept 2026
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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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- 6 June 2026to1 Aug 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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- 19 June 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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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
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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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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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- 18 July 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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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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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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- 10 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 17 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SBTelephone
+447725834699Barrow-in-Furness
BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed…
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- 28 July 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge Pier, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NNTelephone
01768482229Pooley Bridge
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish and chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…
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- 28 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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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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- 17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
+441900816168The Promenade, Maryport
Family Craft Drop-In
Every Tuesday through the summer holidays we will be running craft drop-in sessions. Visit the museum and make something to take away as a souvenir! Included in the price of your visit, no booking necessary. All ages welcome…
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- 28 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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The Armitt Museum, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
This talk explores the dramatic story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers, whose activity was a defining part of life along the frontier during their sixteenth-century heyday. As well as uncovering the background to the reiving phenomenon, the…
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- 28 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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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.
- 28 Jul 2026
- 4 Aug 2026
- 11 Aug 2026
- 18 Aug 2026
- 25 Aug 2026
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BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with…
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28th July 2026This talk explores the dramatic story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers, whose activity was a…
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28th July 2026Discover 200 years of Rock Climbing history, from the earliest scrambles to the modern sport we…
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10th July 2026-31st August 2026Thirlmere's 76th show! Everyone is welcome to join the cut and thrust of the competitions or come…
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1st August 2026Family Craft Drop-In Every Tuesday through the summer holidays we will be running craft drop-in…
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28th July 2026Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
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18th July 2026-1st September 2026Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2026-20th July 2027Soak 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 2026Lake District Music Academy | Ignas Maknickas - Piano | Agogo String Quartet | Nadejda String…
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1st August 2026An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…
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25th May 2026-31st August 2026'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road…
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2nd August 2026Starting at the Old Dungeon Gill in beautiful Langdale, this route climbs up to Crinkle Crags via…
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1st August 2026We are delighted to have Harry Brown back at the Cathedral, on Wednesday 29th July at his next…
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29th July 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026The Gaelic cross-over voice of his generation. Norrie is a singer of range, clarity and melody,…
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30th July 2026Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival Showtimes: 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Come with us on…
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31st July 2026A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026Weekly on a Tuesday from 23.07 - 27.08. Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery…
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23rd July 2026-27th August 2026The People's Gallery + Art Lab | Take Part This summer, we're transforming our top floor into Art…
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29th July 2026-1st August 2026Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
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29th May 2026-1st August 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 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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21st April 2026-27th 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 2026Come join us as we celebrate the last day of our festival of Archaeology where you will see the…
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2nd August 2026
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