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The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness on Windermere
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds.
The performance incorporates pieces by Joby Talbot, Anna…
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- From:
- 15 May 2025Open 19:30 -
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff by association.
Storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memories and home in West Cumbria in an attempt to understand whether she still belongs there,…
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- From:
- 15 May 2025Open 19:30 - 20:40
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The RSPB at Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Penrith
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, at a slightly more manageable hour of the morning, and be immersed in the birdsong at Wild Haweswater…
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- From:
- 15 May 2025Open 07:00 - 09:30
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Vicarage Road, LA229DH, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA229DHTelephone
01257 450363Ambleside
Doors 7.pm
Show starts 7.30pm
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Tickets £15 on sale @ Fred's Bookshop Ambleside and Ambleside Parish Centre (open 9am/1pm Monday to Thursday or buy online @ www.classicsingersongwriters.co.uk/sandgExperience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel…
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- 16 May 2025Open 19:00 - 21:50
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Grasmere Sports Ground, Liverpool, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SLTelephone
0330 058 5800Grasmere
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and companies who want to show their support and experience a memorable team-building weekend in the Lake District alongside our beneficiaries.
We target…
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- 16 May 2025to18 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Croft Foot Farm, Docker, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0DFTelephone
07813699573Kendal
Our farm photography tours will give you unique access to photography subjects normally out of reach.
Whether you are a professional wanting to add to your stock library, or a beginner with a love of the countryside, we will present a variety of…Dates
- From:
- 16 May 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 7 June 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
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Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJKeswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
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- 16 May 2025to18 May 2025Various Opening Times
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The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
Join us at The Swan Hotel on May 9th from 5:30 – 7:30pm for an unforgettable evening of live music with the talented Reuben Tighe! Relax and unwind while enjoying an acoustic set that promises to delight with his soulful melodies. Whether you're…
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- From:
- 16 May 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across Cumbria, alongside early career artists. Together, they will present original works of art in a range of formats, including dance, physical theatre, spoken…
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- From:
- 16 May 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946 692422Moresby, Whitehaven
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and director Amy Hailwood lead an informal evening opportunity to be inspired.
Meet other members of the community with an interest in creativity and…
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- 16 May 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
01228 548151Carlisle
Take a tour of the Cathedral as you have never seen it before and find out more about our ring of bells at this special Bell Tower Open Day.
You will be met by a member of our Bell Tower Ringing Team before climbing the steps to the bell-tower; on…
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- 17 May 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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High House, Butterwick, Penrih, Cumbria, CA10 2QQTelephone
+441931713614Penrih
Orienteering event suitable for for both novice and experienced orienteers of all ages.
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- 17 May 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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