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Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Cumbria, CA11 0TGTelephone
07414 541820Greystoke
Taste the Lakes is not your average half marathon. Set across Greystoke Castle's private parkland and Greystoke Forest - normally closed to the public - this is 13.2 miles of breathtaking Cumbrian trail with a delicious twist.
At every mile, a…
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- From:
- 13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Zeffirellis, Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 338452 Compston Rd, Ambleside
Motivated to create music that would stand the test of time, Glaswegian singer/songwriter Chris Thomson created The Bathers in 1994 and proceeded to create and release seven albums of beautifully crafted, cinematic pop, including the stripped back…
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 20:00 -
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Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
+441229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Step into a sunshine-filled world of fun, music and learning with The Miss Rachel Experience – Summer Special! This interactive show will have your little ones singing, dancing and smiling from the very start.
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07891 291847Braithwaite, Keswick
Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest
Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and experience the powerful combination of heat, cold water and nature with our Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge sessions in Whinlatter Forest.
Set high among…
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 14:00
Sedbergh
Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing festival is a walking and wellbeing festival to take place 14-20 September 2026 in and around Sedbergh, the Howgills and the Lune Valley.
The festival will include a range of guided walks and therapy seasons - details…
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- 14 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Meeting place: Benches outside public toilets/Hawkshead Chocolate Factory, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NTTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
Trace the steps of Beatrix Potter to discover the actual locations in Hawkshead which became settings for some of her stories. On this guided walk, we will see the places she captured in her realistic watercolours and sketches, modelling some of the…
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Lucy Farrimond to the Fratry Hall.
ake some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon recital . Whether you're a classical enthusiast or just…Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.
Pathways presents a dynamic exhibition by Contemporary Quilt, a Special Interest Group of The Quilters' Guild, whose members…
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- 16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
01539440872Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo
After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.
From Michael Morpurgo—beloved author of War Horse—comes the unforgettable story of Tommo…
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:50
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.
Textile Fusion presents a new body of work by textile artist Dianne Standen, inspired by the rich textures, colours, and forms of…
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- 16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LWTelephone
01539621958Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.
Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin is an exhibition by Hilary Grisewood that explores and celebrates the vernacular architecture of the Yorkshire…
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- 16 Sept 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Wasdale Hall YHA Hostel, Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1ETTelephone
015394 33826Wasdale
Wasdale Wild Swimming Adventure – Experience wild swimming in Wasdale which offers adventurous swims in pure, clear water. Known as the birthplace of British rock climbing and home to Wastwater, the most dramatic lake in England. Wastwater is…
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- 16 Sept 2026to18 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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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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Meet a Roman Potter While you are visiting us, take the opportunity to meet Graham Taylor from…
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26th August 2026Come along to Party in the Park for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and great…
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29th August 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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30th August 2026Connie Flynn's Text & Textile! explores everyday sayings rooted in the textile trade. Using…
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15th July 2026-13th September 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 2026Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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23rd May 2026-31st August 2026Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
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3rd July 2026-4th October 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 2026Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
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15th June 2026-31st December 2027Be sure to bring your appetite, round up the family, and make a day of it and we'll do our best to…
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30th August 2026Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer? Get ready for Summer of Fun on the…
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18th July 2026-2nd 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 2026Join us for Supper, Sounds & Sunset, a relaxed garden party where the perfect evening comes alive…
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29th August 2026Art exhibition showing 32 original paintings from a selection of Beckstones'artists all inspired by…
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15th August 2026-31st August 2026Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The…
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24th August 2026-27th August 2026Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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27th May 2026-27th May 2027Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
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18th July 2026-1st September 2026Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
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1st April 2026-1st November 2026Make the most of the final weeks of the summer holidays with a fantastic family day out at Carlisle…
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27th August 2026A brand-new festival comes to Whitehaven Harbourside Whitehaven Weekender is a new two-day…
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29th August 2026-30th August 2026Join us and some of the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum to practice your archery…
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29th August 2026-30th August 2026If you love wild swimming around beautiful islands then you will love our Wild Isle…
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