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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
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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 -
Ambleside
A recce run of the first half of the Lakeland 50 route. This recce is only open to competitors of the 2025 Lakeland 50 & 100 event and places are limited.
Dates
- From:
- 1 June 2025Open 07:00 - 20:00
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
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
5 June | Starts 7pm | Tickets £16.50 | Conc. £14.50 | Brewery Arts Members 2 for 1* | Malt Room Cabaret Seating | Age guidance 18+
There's a brand-new Jazz Club in town! Enjoy sumptuous velvety tunes performed live by the UK's finest emerging…
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- From:
- 5 June 2025Open 19:00 - 21:40
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 Forum, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HHTelephone
01229 820000Barrow-in-Furness
Step into the world of Nina Simone with the incredible, award-winning Lady Nade, as she honours Simone's legacy with her powerhouse vocals and a talented six-piece band. From "Feeling Good" to "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free".
This…
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2025Open 19:00 - 23:30
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
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3rd May 2025-4th May 2025Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
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19th July 2024-18th July 20253 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
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3rd May 2025-5th May 2025s part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the…
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3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
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3rd May 2025-5th May 2025s part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the…
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4th May 2025Wild Soul's Alex Murgatroyd will lead you through the seasonal highlights in the woods at Acorn…
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2nd May 2025Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
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3rd May 2025Join Wild Soul's Alex Murgatroyd for an hour of meditative relaxation.Reconnect with nature,…
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2nd May 2025Join us for the Kendal Cycling Festival on May 3-5, 2025, organised by Wellbeing Westmorland CIC…
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2nd May 2025-4th May 2025William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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1st April 2025-3rd November 2025Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
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3rd May 2025Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
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9th April 2025-13th July 2025Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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3rd May 2025-4th May 2025A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
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19th July 2024-18th July 2025
- 1Sausage Festival
- 2Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance
- 3Nature Connection Walks with Wild Soul
- 4Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 5Seasonal Meditation and Relaxation with Wild Soul
- 6Kendal Cycling Festival
- 7Wordsworth the Influencer
- 8Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 9Small Stitches – Sue Bibby
- 10Keswick Market
- 11SpringFest
- 12Forage and nibble near Ambleside
- 13Shipyard Town Gallery
- 14Workington Saturday Market.
- 15150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 16Carlisle Farmers' Market 2025
- 17Paddleboarding weekend
- 18British Sign Language Guided Tour - House and Garden
- 19Hardwicke Circus
- 20Lambs Bedtime
- 21Forage and Nibble near Penrith
- 22We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together by David Remfry MBE RA
- 23SpringFest
- 24Wigton Friday Market
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