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The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs, with a special interest in jazz 'n' blues. Her soulful vocals and jazzy piano styles make her live performances a great experience.
We're looking…
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- From:
- 4 July 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NNTelephone
017684 82229Pooley Bridge
Join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club's biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy race. You're welcome to bring a picnic, and our onboard licensed bar will be open, so you can toast the celebrations in style. The…
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- From:
- 5 July 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA125XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race
Experience one of the most unique fell races in the Lake District! Starting from Honister Slate Mine, participants will race through 1km of underground tunnels before climbing Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts, taking in…Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2025Open 08:30 - 12:30
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The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere
Hop to your seats, join in the fun and watch with delight as your favourite characters are brought to life in a theatrical spectacular with beautiful puppets and enchanting songs.
It's Peter Rabbit's birthday and his friends are planning a secret…
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- 5 July 2025Open 11:00 - 14:30
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- 7 July 2025to17 July 2025Various Opening Times
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- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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The RSPB at Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
Join our former Site Manager and author of Wild Fell, Lee Schofield, to experience the magic of our wildflower hay meadows, at their midsummer best.
At this time of year they're bursting with life and colour as the stunning array of wildflowers are…
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- 5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 17 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 33826Ambleside
Outdoor swim safety and lifesaving knowledge lie at the heart of our wild swimming courses and trips at Swim the Lakes. Over the years we have set the standard "best practice" for swim-guiding safety that others follow. We are lucky enough to have a…
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- 5 July 2025Open 08:40 - 15:30
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- 21 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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Patterdale Church of England Primary School, Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NLTelephone
07976 949488Penrith
As an old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, join locals and regulars to the valley to 'Beat The Bounds' of the Patterdale Parish Boundary, following the Parish Bounds as much as possible.
The Full Parish Boundary Event is 28 miles long with…
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- From:
- 5 July 2025Open 05:30 - 10:00
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Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8URTelephone
00000000001Castle Way, Carlisle
We are delighted to announce that the UK Proms Weekend will be coming to the stunning Carlisle Castle in 2025 as part of a UK wide tour of eight iconic historic locations including Whitby Abbey, Pendennis Castle and Kenilworth Castle.
Bringing the…
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Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2025Open 17:30 - 22:00
Address
Market Cross, Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
+447792758416Ulverston
A day OUT in Ulverston. Come as you are and be celebrated
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- From:
- 5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
Address
Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07810890528Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Buck Moon in Capricorn celebrates the vibrant energy of the summer, when the young male deer begin to grow their new antlers, an indication of growth, potential and virility. It calls us to step into our power, take responsibility for our…
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- 9 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
015394 33826Ambleside
Swim Challenge East: A fantastic challenge trip to swim across the lakes in the Eastern Lake District – That's 7 lakes in 2 days, are you ready to accept the challenge? This is a fully catered trip for energetic & enthusiastic swimmers who will be…
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- 11 July 2025to13 July 2025
Address
The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on 11th July for a night of live music!
Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly's soulful sound and…
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- 11 July 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 2Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
- 3The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
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- 5Workington Saturday Market.
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- 7Stanelli's Super Circus
- 8Shipyard Town Gallery
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- 10Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress
- 11Easter weekend family fun
- 12Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 13Of Mice and Men
- 14Whinlatter Forest pop up sauna
- 15Design & Plan your own Garden - 2 days with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman
- 16Fused Glass Taster Session
- 17Introduction to Outdoor Swimming
- 18Harry's Friday Night Bistro
- 19Free Afternoon Recital - Aquarelle
- 20Easter Family Fun
- 21Workington Pride 2025
- 22Wigton Friday Market
- 23Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 24Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
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