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Grasmere, Cumbria, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9TATelephone
015394 33826Grasmere
The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells: dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming. With its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. We meet and end…
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- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
01539 266 200Coniston
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Ruskin's historic lakeside home plays host to two intricate and imaginative concerts with duo Flutes & Frets, known for their onstage chemistry and audience interaction.
The first concert explores…
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Staveley
Sheep Dog Trials running all day along with an open dog show, hound trail races, craft stalls, bar and food.
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- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QBTelephone
01539 266 200Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Schubert String Quartet in A minor Op.29 'Rosamunde'
Ravel String Quartet in FKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman
The spectacular setting of Cartmel's medieval priory is the venue for this…
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Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QBTelephone
01539 266 200Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Britten Fanfare for St Edmundsbury
Rossini Overture to William Tell
Mussorgsky Suite from Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Cox & Knight)
Handel Music for the Royal FireworksDoes music sound better on…
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Ruby Hughes - Soprano | Huw Watkins - Piano
Bach Sarabande from Partita No.4
Purcell By Beautious softness arr. Ades
Purcell Music for a while arr. Tippett
Britten Folk Song arrangements
Huw Watkins…Dates
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Haydn String Quartet in F Op.50, No.5 'Dream'
Webern Langsamer satz
Mark-Anthony Turnage Laura
Britten String Quartet No.1Kindly supported by the Kirckman Concert Society
From the elegant wit of…
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
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Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on 7th August for a night of live music!
Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly's soulful sound…
Dates
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- 7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Ravenglass
Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…Venue
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00
Ravenglass
Will you race the tide this August 7–9 2026?
Race the Tide challenges runners of all levels to tackle a one-of-a-kind 10km obstacle race in the Lake District. The spectacular course navigates wild, natural terrain where participants crawl through…Venue
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- 7 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DXTelephone
01539 266 200Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Coleridge-Taylor Five Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op.5
Elgar String Quartet in E minorKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman
Coleridge-Taylor's graceful, characterful miniatures are paired…
Dates
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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RD Glass, cockermouth, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TRTelephone
07724746277Cockermouth
Book your place on a fused glass taster session 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.
During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:20
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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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What's On This Week
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead,…
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23rd May 2026-18th July 2026A great day out for everyone. Featuring locos from the railway’s fleet, guest locos, heritage…
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11th July 2026-12th July 2026Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
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1st May 2026-29th August 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 2026'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road…
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12th July 2026Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026Chillswim Ullswater 2026 will take place on Saturday 11th July at Parkfoot Holiday Park on the…
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11th July 2026This is a unique day out for individuals, groups and families, including dogs! Walk with us from…
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11th July 2026A stunning circular walk from Grasmere. An undoubted highlight is Easedale Tarn at the highpoint of…
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10th July 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Discover the hidden flavours of the countryside at Holker with a guided foraging event led by the…
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10th July 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 2026Join us as we welcome Leon Knight to The Swan for a special performance from 6pm – 8pm on the 10th…
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10th July 2026Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything –…
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25th June 2026-14th July 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 2026HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
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2nd June 2026-28th July 2026Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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23rd May 2026-31st 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 2026A check-up from the neck up about autism. How we interpret the world means everything to us. Our…
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11th July 2026One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The…
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10th July 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 2026Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
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19th May 2026-29th October 2026Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Swap the frenzy of Henman Hill for the sweep of Ullswater's fells this July as Another Place, The…
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29th June 2026-12th July 2026
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