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Holy Trinity Church Kendal
Today to Sun 20 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AF
Heritage Open Day: Display of clergy copes and stoles. View our beautiful Clergy copes which are seldom worn in our services, so take the opportunity...
The 1940s at Townend
Today and Wed 16 Sep
Townend, National Trust, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1LB
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Townend being opened by the National Trust in 1948 with two 1940s themed days...
Gather and Graze cafe
Today, Wed 16 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until Wed 28 Oct
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
A selection of hot meals, light lunches, cakes and savoury foods on sale every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Monday 31st August, from 10am -...
St Andrew's Church, Penrith
Today to Sat 19 Sep
St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrew's Place, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7XX
Heritage Open Day: This lovely Church is open from 0900 to 1700 and can be found in the centre of the town, Close to the Musgrave Clock Tower...
Everyday Quaker Life
Wed 16 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal LA9 4BH
Heritage Open Day: Kendal's Grade II* listed Quaker Meeting House will be open for visitors to experience a 'mini' Meeting for...
St. Cuthbert with St. Mary in the City of Carlisle
Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Cuthbert with St. Mary, Blackfriars St, Carlisle CA3 8AQ
Heritage Open Day: Come and learn about the people who have been associated with the oldest consecrated site of public Christian worship in the City...
Brougham Hall Guided Tours
Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Brougham Hall, Brougham, Penrith CA10 2DE
Heritage Open Day: Walking tour around Brougham Hall Highlighting it history and future. Tours will take place on Saturday 12th, Wednesday 16th and...
Heritage tour - Allan Bank, Grasmere's first villa
Wed 16 Sep
Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9QB
Heritage Open Day: Join a historic building conservator for a unique glimpse into the different phases of Allan Bank, Grasmere's first villa,...
Guided tours of St Michael's Burgh by Sands
Fri 18 Sep
St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AW
Heritage Open Day: St Michael's Church stands on the site of the Roman fort of Aballava on Hadrian's Wall and is made of stone from the...
St Lawrence's Church
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Lawrence's Church, Boroughgate, Appleby Town Council, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6QN
Heritage Open Day: St Lawrence’s Church was built in the late 11th Century in sight of the Castle at the opposite end of Boroughgate, the main...
The Armitt: Everyday Histories limited-time exhibition
Fri 18 Sep
The Armitt Museum & Library, Rydal Road, Ambleside LA22 9BL
Heritage Open Day: Visit The Armitt for free entry to our exhibitions on this Heritage Open Day. Also, be sure to check out our Everyday Histories...
Lake District Photography Workshop Late Summer in Cumbria
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Lake District, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, England, , United Kingdom CA12 4RE
Lake District Photography Workshops - Enjoy the iconic scenes in late summer with misty mornings, atmospheric light, and conditions - Join Now
Kendal Unitarian Chapel
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Unitarian Chapel Kendal, Branthwaite Brow, Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN
Heritage Open Day: Discover Kendal's oldest nonconformist chapel, built in 1720, with beautiful gardens including a unique Multi-faith Garden...
Crewel Work Company - The Athelstan Project
Fri 18 Sep
Crewel Work Co, Old Spooners, The Sands, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XN
Heritage Open Day: At The Crewel Work Company, we are incredibly excited to be involved in a truly special project that brings together British...
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse, Priest Lane, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QB
Heritage Open Day: Set in the picturesque village of Cartmel, this 14th century gatehouse is Grade II* listed and holds a fascinating and important...
Organ Concert
Fri 18 Sep
Kendal Parish Church, Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AF
Heritage Open Day: As part of our fortnightly organ concerts come and hear an experienced organist make our organs sing...
Castle Fine Arts: The Colour Makers House
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Castle Fine Arts, 3-5 High Wiend, Appleby Town Council, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6RD
Heritage Open Day: The Colour Makers House (rebuilt in 1677) is home to a traditional artist's colour shop, and alchemy workshops show how...
Local Historical Societies Exhibition & Talks
Sat 19 Sep
Public Hall, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6YA
Heritage Open Day: A number of local organisations will have displays about their recent work, including Appleby Archaeology and Cumbria Vernacular...
Victoria Hall
Sat 19 Sep
Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6DP
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Victoria Hall, Grade II listed, on Main Street in the pretty, coastal gem of Grange-over-Sands...
Masonic Hall
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Masonic Hall, 35 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XF
Heritage Open Day: Bank House was built about 250 years ago and extends to the River Eden at the rear...
Helbeck Hall Walled Garden
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Helbeck Hall, Helbeck, Brough, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4DD
Heritage Open Day: Family Walled Garden with spectacular views. Original Georgian walled garden, connected to Helbeck Hall manor house...
Medieval Re-enactment Brougham Hall
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Brougham Hall, Brougham, Penrith CA10 2DE
Heritage Open Day: The Red Wyvern Society is a historical re-enactment society re-creating as many aspects of life as possible during the Fifteenth...
Family Bingo evening
Sat 19 Sep, Sat 17 Oct
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
Bingo evening suitable for all ages, everyone welcome.
Free admission. £1 per bingo book. Eight games...
Open Day with talks on Quakers Then & Now
Sat 19 Sep
Friends Meeting House, Colthouse, Hawkshead LA22 0JU
Heritage Open Day: Beautiful 17th century Quaker Meeting House to explore in a glorious Lake District setting...
Castle Bank House
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Castle Bank, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6SN
Heritage Open Day: Usually a private home, this Grade II listed building, Castle Bank will be open for visitors...
Moot Hall Council Chamber
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Moot Hall, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6YB
Heritage Open Day: Refurbished in 2022, the Moot Hall is still used for its original purpose. Official Town Council Business is conducted in the...
Body Bible Club X Scafell Pike
Sat 19 Sep
Scafell Pike, Cumbria, Lake District CA20 1EX
BODY BIBLE CLUB TAKES ON ENGLAND’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN! Join us on 19th September for a full-day adventure as the Body Bible Club community heads to the...
Uncovering the Mysteries of Bishop Bell's Brass
Sat 19 Sep
Cathedral Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle CA3 8TZ
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to see one of Carlisle Cathedral's hidden medieval treasures...
Neolithic Life
Sat 19 Sep
Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane, Under Skiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN
Heritage Open Day: Join us to find out more about Neolithic life at Castlerigg stone circle.
Volunteer led talks at 11am and 12.30...
Drybeck Hall
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Drybeck Hall, Drybeck, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6TF
Heritage Open Day: Drybeck Hall dates from 1679. It is Grade II listed and a typical Cumbrian cross passage house with attached bank barn...
St Anne's Almshouses
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
St Anne's Hospital, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XQ
Heritage Open Day: St. Anne’s Hospital was founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1653 and for more than 350 years, ageing, widowed, or single ladies...
Stricklandgate House: Where heritage meets the day-to-day
Sat 19 Sep
Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 7LR
Heritage Open Day: Come along and learn about the history of Stricklandgate House and what are future ambitions look like...
Exploring Heritage Through Art: Abbot Hall Highlights
Sat 19 Sep
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AL
Heritage Open Day: Curator tour(s): highlights of Abbot Hall Art Gallery – join Keeper of Collections Niall Hodson on a special tour of Abbot Hall...
Newland Charcoal Iron Furnace
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Newland Iron Furnace, Newland, Ulverston LA12 7QG
Heritage Open Day: Visitors get the chance to look around Newland Charcoal Iron Furnace. There will be an exhibition of the furnace's history...
Appleby Heritage QR Code Trail
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Appleby Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6YB
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a history themed trail throughout our town in Appleby! Look out for a QR Code poster on any of our heritage assets to see...
Hidden Histories: Lives between the pages
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT
Heritage Open Day: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum and Library will be open free of charge with talks in our Historic Library examining the hidden...
Acorn Bank Watermill
Sat 19 Sep
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith CA10 1SP
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the 19th Century mill in action and learn about the progress made in restoring the second waterwheel to working...
A journey through time, Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Michaels 150th Anniversary Celebration Tours
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael's church, Banklands, Workington CA14 3EP
Heritage Open Day: Journey back to 1876 with our tours of our Historic church, exploring the original 18 century miners cottages, Children's...
Kingstone House
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Kingstone House, Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XT
Heritage Open Day: Once a historic inn, Kingstone House is now a private residence and HODS is the only time of year it is open...
Talk about the Archeological dig at Drumburgh
Sat 26 Sep
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
Talk by Nick Waterfield and Kevin Mounsey about the recent dig that uncovered exciting finds at Drumburgh, to the West of Carlisle...
Coffee morning
Fri 2 Oct
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
Monthly Friday Coffee morning.
Come along to the monthly coffee morning, make some new friends, and enjoy coffee, tea and a variety of...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle
Sun 11 Oct
Greystoke Castle, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0TG
Get ready to explore all things wedding with cool vendors, tasty treats, and inspo for your big day!
Step into a real-life fairytale at our...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
Halloween at Holker Hall & Gardens
Fri 30 Oct and Sat 31 Oct
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at Halloween at Holker, where festive fun comes alive for all ages!...
Anniversaries and A Total Embrace
Sat 31 Oct
Sedbergh School, Station Road, Sedbergh LA10 5HG
Performed by local young pianists and introduced by Nina Bernstein, the 29 Anniversaries are a collection of musical gifts written for family and...
The Bernstein Beat
Sun 1 Nov
Sedbergh School, Station Road, Sedbergh LA10 5HG
From the exuberance of On the Town to the intimacy of Trouble in Tahiti, the wit of Candide, and the electrifying rhythms of West Side Story,...
Coffee morning
Fri 6 Nov, Fri 4 Dec
Beaumont Parish Hall
Kirkandrews on Eden
Carlisle CA5 6DX
Monthly Friday Coffee morning.
Come along to the monthly coffee morning, make some new friends, and enjoy coffee, tea and a variety of...
Winter Market
Fri 6 Nov to Sun 8 Nov
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Get ready to usher in the festive season at the Holker Hall Winter Market, one of the North West’s most eagerly-anticipated seasonal events!...
Lake District Photography Workshops | Autumn in Cumbria
Fri 13 Nov to Sun 15 Nov
Lake District, England, , United Kingdom CA12 4RL
Capture breathtaking images at our autumn Lake District Photography Workshops. Enhance your skills and discover iconic vistas with expert guidance.
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Sat 14 Nov
The Coro, County Road, Ulverston LA12 7LZ
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a magical, musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all...
Family Bingo at Beaumont Parish Hall
Sat 21 Nov, Sat 16 Jan 27
Beaumont Parish Hall, Kirkandrews on Eden, Carlisle CA5 6DX
Family Monthly Bingo Night at Beaumont Parish Hall starting at 6.30 pm. £1 per bingo book. Refreshments available. Raffle.
Winter Tales with Taffy Thomas
Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Step into a world of seasonal enchantment at Winter Tales at Holker Hall & Gardens — a magical celebration of stories, warmth and festive spirit...
Christmas Grotto
Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Mon 21 Dec
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7PL
Father Christmas returns to Holker Hall this December!
Meet Father Christmas and the Elves at Holker Hall and discover the magic of Christmas...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Tue 29 Dec
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle CA3 8TZ
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Carlisle Cathedral...
Lake District Photography Workshop | Winter in Cumbria
Fri 22 Jan 27 to Sun 24 Jan 27
Lake District, B5291, England, , United Kingdom CA12 4RE
Lake District Photography Workshop - Enjoy the iconic Cumbrian scenes in winter with snow-topped mountains and frosty/frozen vistas.| Join Now
Lake District Photography Workshop | Spring in Cumbria
Fri 12 Mar 27 to Sun 14 Mar 27
Lake District, England, , United Kingdom CA12 4QG
Lake District Photography Workshops - Enjoy the iconic scenes in spring with spring growth and iconic vistas. Learn how to make the best images
Things to do around Cumbria
If you're planning a day out in Cumbria, England's most northern-west county, you're in for a treat. Cumbria covers the Lake District, Eden Valley, the North Pennines, and a small part of the Yorkshire Dales. Here are some delightful activities to consider:
1. Conquer the Old Man of Coniston:
- Situated in the heart of the Lake District, the Old Man of Coniston is the highest point in traditional Cumbria. Choose from different walking routes, which can take up to 3 hours. The direct route starts from Coniston and offers amazing views of Lake Coniston once you reach the top. Be prepared for strenuous hiking, but the vistas are worth it! Best attempted in good weather due to strong winds and rain risks.
2. Explore Eden Valley and North Pennines:
- Eden Valley, flowing through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, offers stunning beauty between the North Pennines and the Lake District. Enjoy riverside walks, sandstone cliffs, and picturesque landscapes. It's a professional walker's dream.
3. Visit South Lakes Zoo:
- Located in Barrow-in-Furness, South Lakes Zoo is a family-friendly day out. Get up close to endangered and rare animals, hand-feed giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, and lemurs. A smaller zoo, but cute and fun for all ages.
4. Discover Ambleside Roman Fort:
- Explore the Ambleside Roman Fort, tentatively identified as Galava. Learn about its history and enjoy the ruins. The fort overlooks Lake Windermere and offers a glimpse into ancient times.
5. Go Ape Whinlatter:
- Head to Go Ape Whinlatter for high ropes and Forest Segways. Enjoy views across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater. Located in Whinlatter Forest, it's an adventure-filled day in the great outdoors.
Remember, Cumbria's natural beauty, historic sites, and outdoor adventures promise an unforgettable day out!
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1. Conquer the Old Man of Coniston:
- Situated in the heart of the Lake District, the Old Man of Coniston is the highest point in traditional Cumbria. Choose from different walking routes, which can take up to 3 hours. The direct route starts from Coniston and offers amazing views of Lake Coniston once you reach the top. Be prepared for strenuous hiking, but the vistas are worth it! Best attempted in good weather due to strong winds and rain risks.
2. Explore Eden Valley and North Pennines:
- Eden Valley, flowing through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, offers stunning beauty between the North Pennines and the Lake District. Enjoy riverside walks, sandstone cliffs, and picturesque landscapes. It's a professional walker's dream.
3. Visit South Lakes Zoo:
- Located in Barrow-in-Furness, South Lakes Zoo is a family-friendly day out. Get up close to endangered and rare animals, hand-feed giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, and lemurs. A smaller zoo, but cute and fun for all ages.
4. Discover Ambleside Roman Fort:
- Explore the Ambleside Roman Fort, tentatively identified as Galava. Learn about its history and enjoy the ruins. The fort overlooks Lake Windermere and offers a glimpse into ancient times.
5. Go Ape Whinlatter:
- Head to Go Ape Whinlatter for high ropes and Forest Segways. Enjoy views across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater. Located in Whinlatter Forest, it's an adventure-filled day in the great outdoors.
Remember, Cumbria's natural beauty, historic sites, and outdoor adventures promise an unforgettable day out!