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Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LXTelephone
015394 32050Ambleside
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.
The Buffalo is the only animal that charges headfirst into a storm rather than run from it. While other animals turn and flee-prolonging their struggle – the buffalo…
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- From:
- 2 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Rothay Park, Ambleside, 1 Vicarage Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
+447743093033Ambleside
Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…Venue
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- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 23:00
Ambleside
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
• Vision for the retreat
• Introduction to key themes: faith,…Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2026to14 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA142PWTelephone
01229876400Barrow-in-Furness
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to tell the stories of the men and women who made Barrow great and a world leader in engineering. There is so much to do and see in the gallery including…
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- From:
- 18 Oct 2024to31 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
Holehird Gardens, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NPTelephone
015394 31212Windermere
4 October 2025
9:45-12:30
The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year.To tie in with our exhibition focusing on "Beatrix Potter's summers in the Lake District", our walks will be taking place in some of those key…
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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Ambleside
Taking inspiration from Beatrix Potter, this years Fungi walks will take place at key locations that Potter visited during her time in the Lake District.
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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 28 October 2025
14:00-15:30This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research carried out with the aim of designing and critically evaluating a method to monitor visitor behaviour and the physical condition of free-to-enter…
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- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
30/9/25
This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the 'holiday adventure' genre within the context of the Lake District
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
01539431212Ambleside
13/9/25
Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside. Join her for an action-packed reading travelling back in time, followed by a Q&A looking at what it was like to be a Roman soldier in ancient…
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00
It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025
10:00-17:00It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of fungi…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 12 November 2025
14:00-16:00
£10Meg has worked in many museums and galleries in the North West, and has always been fascinated by the magical objects they contain. She has also admired the fantastic illustrations of people who discovered…
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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13/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage. We'll first meet in our…
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18th December 2025This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
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17th September 2025-21st December 2025Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian…
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20th December 2025A restorative floating sound bath in the heart of the Lake District. Renew your mind, body and soul…
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16th December 2025Enjoy a fun festive day out with the family at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Saturday 20…
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20th December 2025Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist. Our festive…
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1st December 2025-23rd December 2025A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
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5th December 2025-23rd February 2026There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21…
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21st November 2025-24th December 2025Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. Don't miss your…
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19th December 2025Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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20th July 2025-20th July 2026Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three…
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20th December 2025-28th December 2025Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea…
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5th December 2025-27th December 20254 October 2025 9:45-12:30 The Armitt is excited to be running fungi walks once again this year…
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1st February 2025-31st December 2025We're not in Keswick anymore… From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her…
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14th November 2025-4th January 2026SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
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28th November 2025-20th December 2025Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
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20th September 2025-1st February 2026We 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 2025Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain! Ho-Ho-Honister is…
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18th December 2025-23rd December 2025Special Christmas edition of the popular comedy night featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe…
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19th December 2025This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
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9th December 2025-6th June 2026he Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
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22nd November 2025-21st December 2025Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas. Would you like to learn how to make a…
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20th December 2025This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic…
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