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Cumbria, Bowness on Windermere, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 3HETelephone
015395 30400Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Experience our collection in a whole new light! For one evening only, we are opening our doors after hours for an exclusive, atmospheric look at over a century of motoring history. Pick up your complimentary torch on arrival and explore the dimmed…
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 20:00
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
01539435544Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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- 26 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
01539 637940Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin at Broad Leys, a private Voysey-designed masterpiece, then make your way to Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, a beautifully preserved architectural…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 12 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 10 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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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
Burneside Brass & Burneside Training Band invite you to join them for an entertaining evening celebrating memorable music from the world of film and television!
Come along and enjoy a fantastic programme of music performed by the talented players…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:50
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown: The Musical is the genre-defying musical blending modern American…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:10 - 21:30
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Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TSTelephone
0344 579 3002Durdar Rd, Carlisle
THE JUMPS ARE BACK
It's the moment that all Cumbrian racing fans have been waiting for. Come and enjoy the return of the Jumps at Carlisle Racecourse on 22 October.It's a raceday that always promises a really competitive day of action with a…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 11:50 - 18:20
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Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJGrizedale, Ambleside
Join us for our planetarium show about a fascinating topic in astronomy. We begin with a presentation in the lounge, then moving to the planetarium for a viewing of the movie “Messengers of Space and Time”.
Messengers of Time and Space is a…
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light. Atmospheric lighting and immersive soundscapes create a magical setting beneath the stunning lunar installation, making this a truly memorable evening.
For…
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- 22 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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- 1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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Merewood Country House Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LHTelephone
015394 46484Windermere
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.
As you enjoy a delicious two-course…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a series of fascinating space-themed talks and guided tours of the Moon. Stuart is a nationally recognised astronomy writer, outreach educator, amateur…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
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Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJGrizedale, Ambleside
Join us for an inspiring planetarium show guaranteed to leave you excited and hopeful for the future of spaceflight. We begin with a presentation in the lounge, before moving to our planetarium for a viewing of the movie “Back to the Moon for…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
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Step onto the footplate, take the controls under expert guidance and enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience unlike any other- 15 Mar 202631 Dec 2026
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Fibre Art Lampshade Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger £70 + £10 materials (payable on the day) Join…
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17th October 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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18th October 2026The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019…
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3rd October 2026-31st October 2026Back by popular demand! Step into a world of magic at The Beacon Museum! Get ready to wave your…
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17th October 2026-18th October 2026Looking for unique things to do in the Lake District this October? Back by popular demand, Go Ape…
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10th October 2026-8th November 2026Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in…
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1st October 2026-1st November 2026Oktoberfest at Roundthorn A little taste of Bavaria, right here in Cumbria. This October, we're…
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6th October 2026-30th October 2026Live/Wire: the AC/DC Show bring TNT High Voltage Dirty Deeds to Kendal! AC/DC, arguably the…
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17th 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 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 2026Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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6th September 2026-22nd October 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
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28th August 2026-16th October 2026Silver Screening Starring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser & Kerry Condon In the tense 72 hours…
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16th October 2026Burneside Brass & Burneside Training Band invite you to join them for an entertaining evening…
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22nd October 2026Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
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7th July 2026-19th June 2027Come for an evening of entertainment and delight with these two wonderful choirs – one visiting,…
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17th October 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026On the tour you'll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century…
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21st October 2026From the society that brought you Come From Away and West Side Story, Workington Amateur Operatic…
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