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Browfoot Farm, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA89JQTelephone
07495808727Staveley, Kendal
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just enjoy experimenting with felt pens, stamps, paint brushes, inks and dyes to transform aluminium with beautiful colours and patterns. In the afternoon…
Dates
- From:
- 21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FPTelephone
000000000000Milnthorpe
We're a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, every June. Whether you're into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there's something for you.
We'll have over 80 exhibitors, including demonstrations and animals. We…
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- From:
- 21 June 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Farmland, Near Walton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA82JRTelephone
+447915338945Brampton
Mud Run 3000 people all ages and abilities
Dates
- From:
- 21 June 2025to22 June 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
Address
Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539 722975Stramongate, Kendal
German brick stitch is a counted work technique used for copes, cushions and purses. It can be combined with other medieval stitches or used on it's own to great effect. This class teaches how to stitch it without having to concentrate too much on…
Dates
- From:
- 21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
Sedbergh
A spine Tingling exploration of the Macabre. Ten acclaimed authors, experts in the art of making flesh creep and spines tingle, are gathering in Sedbergh England's Booktown at Midsummer 2025.
Johnny Mains – Master of Ceremonies
Andrew Michael…Dates
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- 21 June 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SPTelephone
01768361893Penrith
Visit Acorn Bank during the weekend of 21 & 22 June this year to see the gardens and house reinterpreted in flowers, as the regional community of Flowers North West clubs and societies join together for an exhibition of floral art.
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- 21 June 2025to22 June 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
Address
Lawson Park, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
015394 41050Coniston
A rare opportunity to explore an award-winning artists' residency and its beautiful gardens, set in an epic location above Coniston Water
Enjoy what neighbour John Ruskin called 'the best view in Europe' from Lawson Park, high above Coniston Water -…Dates
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- 21 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 21 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 22 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 22 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Sizergh - National Trust, Sizergh - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
01539560951Nr Kendal
Alongside sound artist Dan Fox you'll take a journey on the Sizergh estate like no other. Be immersed in the sounds of nature from big to miniscule and weird and wonderful with Dan's specialist microphones. You'll hear through your own headset…
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Dates
- From:
- 21 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
- From:
- 21 June 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30
Address
Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 33826Ambleside
Get immersed in nature with us on a wild swim down the river, past the ancient Galava ruins and fascinating wetlands opening up into wonderful lake views. This is one of our favourite Lake District swimming spots, providing you with the fascinating…
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- 25 June 2025Open 08:40 - 10:30
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- 23 July 2025Various Opening Times
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- 27 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Wordsworth Grasmere (Online), Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout 2025.
We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
Address
Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
017687 74411Lake Rd, Keswick
A wildly hilarious, fast-paced comedy that takes you behind the curtain of a chaotic touring theatre company desperately trying to maintain their composure and regain any shred of credibility.
From their frantic last-minute rehearsals in…
Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2025to26 July 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 33826Ambleside
We indulge our obsession with swimming around islands on the Derwentwater Island Hop, and there is no better place in the Lake District to do it. This is one of our swim guides' favourite swim; it's a real adventure, has amazing North Lakes views,…
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- 26 June 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 26 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2024-20th July 2025Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
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26th April 2025The Kendal Colour Dash is back, and the only St John's Hospice Colour Dash in 2025! Join St John's…
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27th April 2025Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
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20th July 2024-19th July 2025Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
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8th March 2025-10th May 2025The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
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25th April 2025Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
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1st April 2025-3rd November 2025This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
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26th April 2025The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
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26th April 2025A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
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9th April 2025-13th July 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 2025Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
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25th April 2025Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
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19th July 2024-18th July 2025Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have…
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26th April 2025The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
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24th April 2025-26th April 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 2025Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
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18th April 2025-27th April 2025Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
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24th July 2024-23rd July 2025Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
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26th April 2025Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
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22nd April 2025Season
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22nd April 2025Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to…
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26th April 2025Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
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25th April 2025Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
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1st April 2025-3rd November 2025'Short Cut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue Have you wanted to create a nature journal…
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27th April 2025Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Openings
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20th July 2024-20th July 2025Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025The Kendal Colour Dash is back, and the only St John's Hospice Colour Dash in 2025! Join St John's…
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27th April 2025Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Openings
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20th July 2024-19th July 2025Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
Openings
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8th March 2025-10th May 2025The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Openings
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25th April 2025
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Openings
Season
20th July 2024-19th July 2025Welcome to our cozy bedtime for lambs! As you settle in to bottle feed these adorable little ones,…
Openings
Season
8th March 2025-10th May 2025The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Openings
Season
25th April 2025Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Openings
Season
1st April 2025-3rd November 2025This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
Openings
Season
9th April 2025-13th July 2025We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Openings
Season
18th October 2024-31st December 2025Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
Openings
Season
25th April 2025Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Openings
Season
19th July 2024-18th July 2025Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Openings
Season
16th April 2025-22nd April 2025Season
22nd April 2025-24th April 2025Season
24th April 2025-26th April 2025Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Openings
Season
12th February 2025-20th December 2025Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
Openings
Season
18th April 2025-27th April 2025Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Openings
Season
24th July 2024-23rd July 2025Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
Openings
Season
22nd April 2025Season
22nd April 2025Season
22nd April 2025Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
Openings
Season
25th April 2025Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
Openings
Season
1st April 2025-3rd November 2025'Short Cut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue Have you wanted to create a nature journal…
Openings
Season
27th April 2025Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Openings
Season
20th July 2024-20th July 2025Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
Openings
Season
26th April 2025The Kendal Colour Dash is back, and the only St John's Hospice Colour Dash in 2025! Join St John's…
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27th April 2025
- 1Workington Saturday Market.
- 2Lambs Bedtime
- 3Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 4All The Better To Hear You With
- 5Introduction to Outdoor Swimming
- 6Forge Festival
- 7Assemblage – Heather Hanna, Seamus Hanna, Elizabeth Shorrock and Keith Shorrock
- 8Shipyard Town Gallery
- 9Live Music at The Swan - Freyja Burke
- 10Wigton Friday Market
- 11Fused Glass Taster Session
- 12Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition
- 13Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
- 14Art Exhibition
- 15Workington Wednesday Market
- 16The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
- 17Angels' View Tours
- 18Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress
- 19Harry's Friday Night Bistro
- 20Women in Print - The Caravan Press
- 21'Shortcut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue
- 22Keswick Market
- 23Sterling Silver Jewellery - 3 Silver Rings in a day - with Melinda Scarborough
- 24St John's Hospice Kendal Colour Dash
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