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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
After the side-splitting success of last year's festival, we're thrilled to announce that West Coast Comedy Festival will be back in 2026!
Join us for a 7-hour comedy extravaganza, packed with 5 amazing comedians, great music, and some delicious…
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- 11 July 2026Open 14:00 - 21:00
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The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.
Tessa has previously had exhibitions displayed around Morecambe Bay, but this is her first exhibition…
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- 11 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1LLTelephone
01229 430636Barrow-in-Furness
A check-up from the neck up about autism.
How we interpret the world means everything to us. Our day to day existence can change dramatically based on our understanding of simple prompts
Where's Your Head At? takes the synapses less travelled in a…
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- 11 July 2026Open 07:30 - 09:00
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Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AUTelephone
07794699913North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025
Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.
Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…
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- 12 July 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
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The Bandstand, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7HQTelephone
+441539532375Grange-over-Sands
'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts
Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road Gardens, Grange, LA11 7HF
Free entry.
2026 performance dates:May 24th - Bay Big Band
June 7th - Burneside Brass
June 21st - Sedbergh Town…
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- 12 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 16:00 - 16:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs. It is a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career.
From the…
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- 13 July 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Ambleside
This retreat is a spiritual and creative journey, a cocoon of connection, to ourselves, to each other and to God.
Nancy's ethos as an artist and facilitator is directly linked to her spirituality. This retreat takes inspiration from The Artist's…Dates
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- 13 July 2026to16 July 2026Various Opening Times
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Lingholm Estate, Lingholm Lodge, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TZTelephone
01768772255Portinscale, Keswick
Join us for a fun-filled evening of live outdoor theatre with The Three Musketeers performed at the gorgeous Lingholm Estate, on the outskirts of Keswick.
A wonderful event for the whole family, the talented Illyria Theatre Company celebrates this…
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- 14 July 2026Various Opening Times
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
A walk through the Social History of Whitehaven Town.
Join us for a series of fascinating walks and talks uncovering the hidden stories and remarkable characters of Whitehaven's past.
Tuesday 23 June – Caribbean and Virginia Trade…
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- 14 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 28 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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Bitts Park, Mayor's Drive, Carlisle, Cumbernald, CA3 8UZTelephone
07766552211Carlisle
Step right up and prepare to be transported back in time with Big Kid Circus: Jurassic — the most thrilling and imaginative production in the UK circus calendar for 2026! Celebrating the company's 21st UK touring season, Jurassic is a spectacular…
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- 15 July 2026to19 July 2026Open 10:00 - 08:00
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Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
01539433826Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream. A "Jum" is an old dialect word for a…
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- 15 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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Swim the Lakes, Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 338262 Compston Rd, Ambleside
The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream.
The pool below the fall at…Dates
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- 15 July 2026Various Opening Times
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- 5 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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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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What's On This Week
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
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23rd May 2026-31st August 2026A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…
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7th July 2026Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
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15th April 2026-12th July 2026Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
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6th May 2026-5th August 2026Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
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29th May 2026-1st August 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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1st June 2026-16th July 2026Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
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19th June 2026-14th August 2026The 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 2026Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
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14th February 2026-1st November 2026Ulverston — Saturday 4 July, Roxy Cinema Doors open 11.30am, screening starts 12pm. Eight short…
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4th July 2026Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Dominic Downs,…
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8th July 2026Cumberland Flower Farm is rarely open to the public, but this year we're hosting a few small,…
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4th July 2026A great day out for everyone. Featuring locos from the railway’s fleet, guest locos, heritage…
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4th July 2026-5th July 2026Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
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19th May 2026-29th October 2026Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
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6th June 2026-29th August 2026We are so excited to announce the return of the Cross Bay Half-Marathon on Saturday 4th July 2026.…
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4th July 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 202612-4pm | 18+ yrs During this workshop, students will learn how to cut glass into summery shapes,…
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4th July 2026Our thoughtfully curated three day retreat combines yoga, mindful movement, outdoor experiences and…
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5th July 2026-7th July 2026Fundraisers of Alzheimer's Society will take on on an incredible 13 or 26 mile trek. The 26 mile…
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4th July 2026Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
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3rd March 2026-27th October 2026HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
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2nd June 2026-28th July 2026Walney Wind Cheetahs in conjunction with ORSTED are hosting a 10km road race on the 5th of July…
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5th July 2026Join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club's biggest event of the year, the Lord…
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