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    What's On Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 Cumbria
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  3. Crowd gathered on the shores of Coniston Water to watch outdoor theatre at Brantwood
    What's On Outdoor Theatre at Brantwood, Coniston
  4. Aerial View of Keswick Mountain Festival tents and patrons in Keswick, Lake District
    What's On Keswick Mountain Festival

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  1. The Seals
    Summer Sundays ft. The Seals

    Address

    Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!

    Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…

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    2 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  2. Wihan String Quartet sat with their instruments displayed in front of them
    Wihan String Quartet

    Address

    Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Janáček String Quartet No.1 'The Kreutzer Sonata'
    Smetana Quartet No.1 in E minor 'From My Life'
    Dvořák Quartet No.10 in E flat Op.51 'Slavonic'

    Kindly supported by Charles Newbould

    Described by BBC…

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    2 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  3. Trio Bohémo stood in a white and blue studio set with their instruments
    Czech Mates

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Wihan String Quartet | Trio Bohémo | Marcelo Rodrigues - Double Bass | Nadejda Strin Quartet | Resol String Quartet

    Dvořák Piano Quintet No.2 in A Op.81
    Dvořák String Quintet No.2 in G Op.77
    Suk…

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    3 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  4. Hathor Duo stood in the city, holding their instruments
    Hathor Duo

    Address

    St Oswald's Church, Church Stile, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Grasmere, Ambleside

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Harty In Ireland
    Andy Scott Sonata for flute and harp
    Vaughan Williams Silent Noon (arr. Hathor Duo)
    Tom Harris Ivy (arr. Hathor Duo)
    Catriona McKay & Chris Stout Michaelswood
    Bax Sonata for flute and…

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    3 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

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  5. Ignas Maknickas stood leaning against a colourful wall
    Ignas Maknickas

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15
    Čiurlionis Four Preludes
    Chopin Waltzes Op.34
    Chopin Nocturne Op.27
    Chopin Barcarolle Op.60

    Kindly supported by the Royal Over-Seas League and in loving memory of Ken…

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    3 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -

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  6. Performance Unleashed Summer Camp 2026 (7-14 Yrs)
    Performance Unleashed Summer Camp 2026 (7-14 Yrs)

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    03-07 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri

    Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year.

    An action-packed week for 7–14 year-olds which culminates in a performance on the Brewery Arts stage.

    Join us, meet new…

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    From:
    3 Aug 2026to7 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30

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  7. Exciting Annual Art Exhibition 2026
    Windermere Art Society

    Address

    Ladyholme Centre, 21 Lake Road, Winderemere, Cumbria, LA23 2JA

    Telephone

    07768594846

    shae25@hotmail.co.uk

    Winderemere

    Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 17:30
    From:
    10 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  8. A picture of Haystacks in the Summer season
    Emergence: Haydn and Grieg

    Address

    Hawkshead Parish Church, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQ

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Hawkshead

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Nadejda String Quarter | Resol String Quartet

    Haydn String Quartet in C Op.74, No.1
    Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation
    Grieg String Quartet No.1 in G minor Op.27

    Kindly supported by Ian & Susan…

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    4 Aug 2026Open 16:00 -

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  9. Aquarelle Guitar Quartet stood brightly with their guitars
    Serenades and Dances

    Address

    Hawkshead Parish Church, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQ

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Hawkshead

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    Bellinati Baião de Gude
    Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
    Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar (arr. Roland Dyens)
    Martin Hasta Alicia…

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    4 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  10. A picture of the sunset from High Stile
    Emergence: Ravel and Elgar

    Address

    St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DD

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Keswick

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet

    Ravel String Quartet in F
    Elgar String Quartet in E minor

    Kindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman and the Haworth Trust

    A journey from impressionistic…

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    5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -

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  11. Landscape Photography
    Family Friendly Half day Landscape Photography Workshop

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07827298695

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake on a family friendly half day workshop.

    Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.

    You'll explore different elements and…

    Venue

    Whinlatter Forest, Keswick

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

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  12. Aquarelle Guitar Quartet stood and sat on wooden benches
    The Spirit of the Guitar

    Address

    St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DD

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Keswick

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    Rossini Sinfonia from The Italian Girl in Algiers
    Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
    Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar
    Traditional…

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    5 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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The Paper Quilt Project

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11th April 2026-19th September 2026
Brewery Youth Theatre (7-11 yrs)
Brewery Youth Theatre (7-11 yrs)

Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026
Artseen Tuesday
Artseen Tuesday

21 Apr – 30 Jun (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
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Wild Swimming - Thursday 21st May

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21st May 2026
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FOURTEEN AGAIN

*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…

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Stage Stars
Stage Stars

Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026
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Spring Foraging event at Hutton-in-the-Forest

Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the…

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17th May 2026
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Roots of May Holistic Health Gathering

Join us for the Roots of May Holistic Health Gathering at The Dunes Hotel, Roanhead,…

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17th May 2026
Flat Season Opener
Flat Season Opener

Join us on Monday 18 May 2026 at Carlisle Racecourse for afternoon flat racing. Our first fixture…

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18th May 2026
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Hill Top Herdwick - Farm Tour

Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…

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14th May 2026-14th October 2026

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14th May 2026-14th October 2026
John Duffin at the Dock Museum, 11th April to 5th July 2026
Look North, an exhibition by John Duffin

The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…

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11th April 2026-5th July 2026
Brewery Youth Dance (15+ yrs)
Brewery Youth Dance (15+ yrs)

Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026
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Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive! Each…

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Poetry Club

Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney! A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop…

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20th May 2026
Print Room Members Sessions
Print Room Members Sessions

11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…

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A Troubadour Journey: Lindisfarne to Durham

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17th May 2026
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Live Music at The Swan - Leon Knight

Join us as we welcome Leon Knight to The Swan for a special performance from 6pm – 8pm on the 22nd…

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22nd May 2026
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23rd May 2026
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Improve Your Drawing
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Thu 23 Apr- 18 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Enhance your drawing skills in a welcoming, relaxed…

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