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Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Church St, Ambleside
The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live broadcast of Rossini's effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside…
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2025Open 18:00 -
Address
Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946692422Whitehaven
Chin Music has two meanings. One is idle talk.
The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall's comedy. Idle but intimidating.
Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If…
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
Address
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HBTelephone
0300 222 5808Penrith
Trek 26 or 13 Miles in aid of Alzheimer's Society
Trek for loved ones and bring help and hope to everyone living with dementia. Experience the beauty of Ullswater lake surrounded by towering fells and the powerful Aira Force waterfall.
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2025Open 06:00 - 21:00
Address
Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Church St, Ambleside
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo's genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering…
Dates
- From:
- 1 June 2025Open 15:30 -
Address
Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946692422Whitehaven
Cast: To be confirmed
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Joby Talbot | Joni Mitchell | Keaton Henson | George GershwinSensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool's Paradise, The…
Dates
- From:
- 1 June 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
Address
Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LFTelephone
0000000000000000Ambleside
Join us on an exclusive guided
tour at Hill Top Farm, Near
Sawrey renowned as the first
farm owned by Beatrix Potter.The farm at Hill Top remains fully operational all year round just how Beatrix Potter loved and envisioned.
We are very excited…Dates
- From:
- 3 June 2025to29 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
01228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome David Edmonds, Charles Edmondson and Wendy Nicholas to our Fratry Hall .
Entry to our afternoon concerts is free; there is a collection taken at the end of each concert - please give what…
Dates
- From:
- 4 June 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Rydal.
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
Address
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SPTelephone
01768361893Penrith
Bel Charlesworth, Medical Herbalist, leads a walk around the Herb Garden at Acorn Bank to share her knowledge and insight about the value of medicinal plants. In addition to walking around the Herb Garden with Bel, the event will include a Q&A…
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Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00
Address
The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 6th June for an evening of live music.
Reuben Tighe fingerpicks his way through an eclectic mix of blues, foot stomping folk and original music, delivering a euphonious delight to…
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
Address
Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539 722975Stramongate, Kendal
On this one-day course, you will learn the basic skills of stained glass – choosing from a tutor template or creating their own simple design. The panel can be all glass, or incorporate a mirror if desired. Learn to choose and cut glass shapes, and…
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946692422Whitehaven
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! "Seriously Collins" is not just a tribute show; it's an electrifying journey through the music…
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
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24th July 2024-23rd July 2025Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
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18th April 2025-27th April 2025'Short Cut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue Have you wanted to create a nature journal…
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27th April 2025Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
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9th April 2025-13th July 2025Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz…
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25th April 2025Shelagh is widely known and highly respected throughout Cumbria's gardening fraternity. She has…
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24th April 2025-25th April 2025Our series of free afternoon recitals continues with a special performance by pianist Paul Taylor…
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30th April 2025Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
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26th April 2025Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
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20th July 2024-19th July 2025
Our series of free afternoon recitals continues with a special performance by pianist Paul Taylor…
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30th April 2025Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
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26th April 2025Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
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20th July 2024-19th July 2025Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
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12th February 2025-20th December 2025Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
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26th April 2025A lovely opportunity to capture the beauty of some of our favourite seasonal flowers of Springtime …
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26th April 2025Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
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25th April 2025At the Roman Army Museum, Emperor Ted needs your help to find all the food he needs for his picnic.…
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12th April 2025-27th April 2025This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
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29th April 2025We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
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18th October 2024-31st December 2025Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
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24th July 2024-23rd July 2025Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
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26th April 2025Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
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9th April 2025-13th July 2025Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz…
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25th April 2025Shelagh is widely known and highly respected throughout Cumbria's gardening fraternity. She has…
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24th April 2025-25th April 2025
- 1Free Afternoon Recital - Paul Taylor
- 2The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
- 3Workington Saturday Market.
- 4Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
- 5Whinlatter Forest pop up sauna
- 6Rediscovering Pencils in Art - Spring Flowers' with Margaret Jarvis
- 7'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Rachel Davies & Hilary Robinson
- 8Spring Landscape Week
- 9Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 10Live Music at The Swan - Freyja Burke
- 11Teddy Bears Picnic
- 12Armitt Talk Series 2025: The Artistry, Meaning & Mystery of Cumbrian Gravestones over the ages
- 13Shipyard Town Gallery
- 14Easter Family Fun
- 15Workington Wednesday Market
- 16Art Exhibition
- 17'Shortcut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue
- 18Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 19Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress
- 20Wigton Friday Market
- 21The Border Readers: Land Lines
- 22Assemblage – Heather Hanna, Seamus Hanna, Elizabeth Shorrock and Keith Shorrock
- 23Quiz Night
- 24Design & Plan your own Garden - 2 days with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman
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