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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine…
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
01539536340The Racecourse, Cartmel
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Windermere Jetty Museum, Bowness, Cumbria, LA231BNTelephone
015394 46139Bowness
Join us in the Learning Centre this May half term for free, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and learning through play.
Make a Flying Fish
What kinds of fish live in Windermere? Get creative in the Learning Centre…
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
12-4pm | 16+ yrs
Have you wanted to give our incredible clay courses a go but you're not sure if it's for you? Join our resident ceramist and artist, Chris Barnes, to explore clay and get your hands dirty in our studio in a fun, informal and…Dates
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- 23 May 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
Ambleside
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead, Ambleside. The morning session is ideal for those who are new to outdoor swimming. It aims to enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence while…
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- 23 May 2026to18 July 2026Various Opening Times
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Looking for something creative to do with the kids this May half term? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house for hands-on crafting activities inspired by our new Useful/Beautiful exhibition.
Decorate a Pot!
Decorate your own paper pot…
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- 23 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the Easter holidays. From hands-on crafts to gallery adventures, there's plenty to keep curious minds busy.
Draw a Self-Portrait!
Draw a self-portrait…
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- 23 May 2026to30 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Ravenglass
Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive!
Each year, Muncaster invites you to step into the past and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Medieval era. The Medieval Muncaster Festival is a grand…
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
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Sizergh, National Trust - Sizergh, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 69818Nr Kendal
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the woodland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon discover their powers and complete your own…
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- 23 May 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
01228 548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Step into the radiant world of Carlisle Cathedral's stained glass with our brand‑new tour, Sacred Light: The Stained Glass of Carlisle Cathedral.
Launched in celebration of our East Window being voted the nation's favourite cathedral window by the…
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- 23 May 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
015395 36340The Racecourse, Cartmel
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Join us…
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- 23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 19:00
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Parsonage Farm, Silecroft, Millom, Cumbria, LA185LSTelephone
07856251438Millom
young farmers competition/ rally day
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- 23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
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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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The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
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11th April 2026-19th September 2026Thu 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 202621 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 2026Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
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21st May 2026*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
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8th May 2026-6th June 2026Thu 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 2026Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the…
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17th May 2026Join us for the Roots of May Holistic Health Gathering at The Dunes Hotel, Roanhead,…
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17th May 2026Join us on Monday 18 May 2026 at Carlisle Racecourse for afternoon flat racing. Our first fixture…
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18th May 2026Join 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 2026The 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 2026Tue 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 2026Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive! Each…
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23rd May 2026-31st May 2026Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney! A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop…
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20th May 202611am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
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21st April 2026-27th August 2026A Songwriter's Adventure Along the Pilgrimage Trails of St Oswald's Way & The Way of Light. In…
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17th May 2026Join 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 2026This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
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14th February 2026-21st June 2026Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between…
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23rd May 2026Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes,…
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15th May 2026-17th May 2026Thu 23 Apr- 18 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Enhance your drawing skills in a welcoming, relaxed…
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23rd April 2026-18th June 2026Join us in the Learning Centre this May half term for free, hands-on activities designed to spark…
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23rd May 2026-31st May 2026Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
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21st April 2026-16th June 2026
May arrives in fullness. Light lingers. Gardens lean toward abundance. In a season that urges us to…
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