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The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are excited to be working with Barrow AFC and Bluebird Supporters club to bring you the Barrow 125 Exhibition. This year, our football club is 125 years and this exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of the club. The Museum is…
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- 18 July 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Cross Lane Projects, Cross Lane, Kendal, Westmorland & Furness, LA9 5LBTelephone
01539 739994Kendal
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction.
The exhibition is framed as a visual…
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- 18 July 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA10 2FETelephone
01228 573056Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer?
Get ready for Summer of Fun on the Farm at Walby Farm Park – back for 2026 with weeks of adventure, fresh air and memory-making moments for the whole family.
Running throughout the…
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- From:
- 18 July 2026to2 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray.
Designed for families and children of all ages, Wray's outdoor spaces will become a hive of activity.
Let your imagination run wild with natural play at Wray this summer.…
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- 18 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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- 20 July 2026to20 July 2027Various Opening Times
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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
Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a delightful musical spectacular! With beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, this theatrical treat is perfect for the whole family.
️ Thanks to the…
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- 21 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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- 25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Ambleside
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
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- 22 July 2026to22 July 2027Various Opening Times
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Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JBTelephone
016977 47485Brampton
Weekly on a Tuesday from 23.07 - 27.08. Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?
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- 23 July 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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The Armitt Museum, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets and outdoor shops, but did you know that behind the main streets, you can find a fascinating history of the older town? Covering the story of…
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- 29 July 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RDTelephone
01229 717614Ravenglass
Explore the musical, interactive, piano sculptures of local artist Joshua Payne, exhibited across the Muncaster Estate.
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- 1 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Theatre By The Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
+441768206076Keswick
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms.
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a nude calendar to raise money for charity.
News spreads fast…
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- 6 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
10-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual Art and Craft activities for young people. A chance to express yourself, go wild and make new friends!The programme will be run by local artists…
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- 10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 03:30
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A traditional Lakeland show, now in its 141st year, in a beautiful valley in the South Lakes. Fell…
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15th August 2026Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition
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10th August 2026-15th August 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 2026You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
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12th August 2026-5th September 2026Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
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27th May 2026-27th May 2027Walk in Poe and Tilly's Footsteps... and follow the mark. Explore the locations that inspired M.W.…
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13th August 2026More Adventures in the Beautiful South is a 2-day swimming adventure in the beautiful South Lake…
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12th August 2026-14th August 2026Summer Sizzler on the Farm is a one-off summer evening event at Walby Farm Park, especially for the…
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14th August 2026Solar Eclipse on 12th August On the evening of 12 August 2026, skywatchers across the UK will be…
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12th August 2026Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
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16th August 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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18th July 2026-3rd September 2026Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 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 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 2026This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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11th April 2026-3rd October 20263pm. The Playground Lawn, Muncaster. Suitable for ages 5+ Firebird is a collection of famously…
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12th August 2026Season
13th August 2026A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
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15th July 2026-13th September 2026Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
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11th July 2026-4th October 2026Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026 We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN…
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17th August 2026-21st August 2026Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna…
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12th August 2026Emma Rydal returns to Rosehill with a Special Preview of Soaked before taking it to the Edinburgh…
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14th August 2026We are excited to be working with Barrow AFC and Bluebird Supporters club to bring you the Barrow…
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18th July 2026-20th September 2026
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