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The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
Join us as we welcome Leon Knight to The Swan for a special performance from 6pm – 8pm on the 30th May.
Enjoy sunshine on the terrace, live music, fantastic food and a lively atmosphere. We can't wait to welcome you with some spring time cheer!
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
Address
The Sun Inn, New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07793425098Ulverston
Retro Rendezvous is the retro and vintage festival of the Lake District. Clothes, cars, market, music, motorbikes, scooters and most of all, lots of fun!
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Chesters By The River, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NJTelephone
+447852162142Ambleside
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Chesters By The River.
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
The Sun Inn, 6-14 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AYTelephone
07536103499Ulverston
Velo Retro is heading into its 11th year. Called 'the friendly festival' Velo Retro is a feast of classic bicycles, cars, music, great rides and fantastic food.
Now the biggest retro cycling event in the UK, it's a brilliant weekend, both for riders…Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NHTelephone
+44 (0)15395 67804Crooklands
Now in its 17th year Country Fest will again be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025.
We are looking forward to again celebrating rural life and returning with all the elements of…
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2025to1 June 2025Various Opening Times
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
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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- 6 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00
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- 21Easter weekend family fun
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