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Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TGTelephone
01768 451500Penrith
Step Back Into The 12th Century at Greystoke Castle!
TWO DAY EVENT. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! 3rd-4th May 2026
10am to 5pm each dayThe grounds of Greystoke Castle will come alive with the clash of steel and the roar of battle as warriors go…
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- From:
- 3 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the wild symphony of the dawn chorus here at Haweswater.
Under the expert eyes and ears of our RSPB Warden Spike, amble through the enchanting temperate…
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- From:
- 3 May 2026Open 05:00 - 07:30
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Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Baritone Igor Golovatenko…
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- From:
- 6 May 2026Various Opening Times
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The Coro, The Coro, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZTelephone
01229 820000County Square, Ulverston
A magical, fun-filled, fast-paced, and wickedly funny telling of the famous story of the princess sent to sleep for a hundred years after pricking herself on a spinning wheel. Suitable for all the family.
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- From:
- 6 May 2026to7 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
Address
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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- From:
- 7 May 2026Open 07:00 - 09:30
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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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- From:
- 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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- From:
- 7 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Address
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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- From:
- 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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- From:
- 8 May 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times
Address
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…
Dates
- From:
- 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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- From:
- 8 May 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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6th April 2026Looking for something creative to do with the family this Easter? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts &…
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28th March 2026-11th April 2026Come and enjoy Swarthmoor at Easter! Complete the trail around our gardens to find the 12 letters…
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1st April 2026-11th April 2026The Lake District is England's only true mountain area. It has the most beautiful scenery in the…
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2nd April 2026-6th April 2026We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…
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10th January 2026-5th April 2026Annual Easter Exhibition of Brough and Stainmore Art Group. There's no entry fee and all are…
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4th April 2026-6th April 2026DISCOVER THE MYSTERY OF BOWNESSIE ✨ This Easter, step into the legend of Lake Windermere with…
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28th March 2026-6th April 2026Join us for a FREE Easter Trail around Kents Bank and Main Street. Collect your trail map and…
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3rd April 2026-4th April 2026Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs,…
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4th April 2026Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
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11th October 2025-31st May 2026Please visit The Undercroft to view this Fine Art Exhibition featuring contemporary work by local…
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24th March 2026-2nd April 2026Staying at The Swan this Easter? Why not join us on Sunday 5th April, for our very own swanderful…
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5th April 2026Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the…
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5th April 2026Join us in the Learning Centre this Easter Holidays for free, hands-on activities designed to spark…
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28th March 2026-11th April 2026Created during her residency at Rosehill, Fragments of Belonging explores movement, migration,…
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24th March 2026-24th April 2026Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
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