Events around Lake District
12 events within about 10 miles from Fri 25 May 2012 to Fri 1 Jun 2012
Results 1 - 12 : sorted by date
12 events within about 10 miles from Fri 25 May 2012 to Fri 1 Jun 2012
Results 1 - 12 : sorted by date
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Exhibition: Pen, Paint and Pixels: Touring the English Lakes across 250 years
A fascinating exhibition looking at writing, paintings and etchings of Lake District views, from 250 years ago, and comparing them with those same views today, recorded in digital photography. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Events Programme 2012. more
A fascinating exhibition looking at writing, paintings and etchings of Lake District views, from 250 years ago, and comparing them with those same views today, recorded in digital photography. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Events Programme 2012. more
The Wordsworth Museum and Art Gallery, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Nr Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SH
Today to Tuesday 3 Jul 2012
Spots of Poetry
On Wednesdays hear contemporary and classic poetry, from new poems written at the Wordsworth Trust to old favourites. These readings will take place at the rear of the Wordsworth Museum, or in the Jerwood Centre if the weather is poor. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
On Wednesdays hear contemporary and classic poetry, from new poems written at the Wordsworth Trust to old favourites. These readings will take place at the rear of the Wordsworth Museum, or in the Jerwood Centre if the weather is poor. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Nr Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SH
Today to Saturday 30 Jun 2012
A Glimpse behind the Scenes
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, get a 15 – minute glimpse behind the scenes, and see some of the 65,000 artefacts from the collection not normally on show. See the beautiful library of 200-year-old books, come close to the manuscripts, and hear about the personal favourite artefacts of the Trust’s staff and interns. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, get a 15 – minute glimpse behind the scenes, and see some of the 65,000 artefacts from the collection not normally on show. See the beautiful library of 200-year-old books, come close to the manuscripts, and hear about the personal favourite artefacts of the Trust’s staff and interns. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
The Jerwood Centre, Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere, Nr Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SH
Today to Saturday 30 Jun 2012
Copt Howe - Open Garden for NGS
2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour. Wildlife sanctuary, red squirrels,.. more
2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour. Wildlife sanctuary, red squirrels,.. more
Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR
Tomorrow, Wed 30 May, Sun 3 Jun, Mon 4 Jun.
Poetry Reading: The Poetry Business Book & Pamphlet Competition Hosted by Ann and Peter Sansom
This event features readings from those as yet mystery poets, launching their winning collections. It will include a bookstall of titles (including The North magazine) – one of which is free for every member of the audience! Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
This event features readings from those as yet mystery poets, launching their winning collections. It will include a bookstall of titles (including The North magazine) – one of which is free for every member of the audience! Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
The Jerwood Centre, Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere, Nr Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SH
Tomorrow
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 8 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Loweswater fells. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Loweswater fells. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: NY135223 Cumbria CA13 0RR
Tomorrow
Buckbarrow House - Open Garden for NGS
Small densely-planted garden approx 23yds x 49yds. Number of compartments incl wildlife pond, Japanese style border and gravel garden, shrub area, cottage garden borders, natural stream. Decking area. Decorative stone front garden. Favourite plant acers. A visitor said ’A small garden which appears to be much larger than it is!’ Given away lawn mower and gone for ’no.. more
Small densely-planted garden approx 23yds x 49yds. Number of compartments incl wildlife pond, Japanese style border and gravel garden, shrub area, cottage garden borders, natural stream. Decking area. Decorative stone front garden. Favourite plant acers. A visitor said ’A small garden which appears to be much larger than it is!’ Given away lawn mower and gone for ’no.. more
Buckbarrow House, Gosforth Cumbria CA20 1BN
Tomorrow and Sunday 27 May 2012
Galesyke - Open Garden for NGS
Partially landscaped garden of several acres on banks of R Irt with views of Wasdale Fells, noted for its display of rhododendrons and azaleas. During the November 2009 floods the garden suffered some damage; the beds immediately adjacent to the river were completely washed away; and further downstream, several trees were lost. This damage will not have been made good in time for the garden.. more
Partially landscaped garden of several acres on banks of R Irt with views of Wasdale Fells, noted for its display of rhododendrons and azaleas. During the November 2009 floods the garden suffered some damage; the beds immediately adjacent to the river were completely washed away; and further downstream, several trees were lost. This damage will not have been made good in time for the garden.. more
Galesyke, Wasdale Cumbria CA20 1ET
Tomorrow and Sunday 27 May 2012
Poetry Reading: Mimi Khalvati & Mike Barlow
A welcome return to Grasmere for two poets whose work crosses the divide between the familiar and the strange. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Poetry Season 2012. more
A welcome return to Grasmere for two poets whose work crosses the divide between the familiar and the strange. Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Poetry Season 2012. more
The Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9SH
Tuesday 29 May 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 5 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Great Wood and Derwentwater. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Great Wood and Derwentwater. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: NY280222 Cumbria CA12 4TE
Wednesday 30 May 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 15 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Pike o’Blisco, Lingmoor Fell, and Blea Rigg. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Pike o’Blisco, Lingmoor Fell, and Blea Rigg. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone. more
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: NY288061 Cumbria LA22 9JY
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Poetry Reading Group: Reading Wordsworth Out Loud
How do you approach the challenge of reading Wordsworth’s poetry out loud? How might he have sounded? Do you favour meaning or metre? Come and join Curator Jeff Cowton and Literature Officer Andrew Forster for a relaxed exploration of these and other questions. Come prepared to read out loud!Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
How do you approach the challenge of reading Wordsworth’s poetry out loud? How might he have sounded? Do you favour meaning or metre? Come and join Curator Jeff Cowton and Literature Officer Andrew Forster for a relaxed exploration of these and other questions. Come prepared to read out loud!Part of the Wordsworth Trust’s Event Programme 2012. more
The Jerwood Centre, Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere, Nr Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SH
Thursday 31 May 2012
