Cross Lane Projects is delighted to present a group exhibition of Mark Tanner Sculpture Award winners from 2013 to present, continuing the 20th... more >

Cross Lane Projects Cross Lane Kendal LA9 5LB

Today, Wed 31 Jul, and more dates until Sat 21 Sep

Monthly Friday Coffee Mornings

Beaumont Parish Hall's Monthly Coffee Morning Come along and enjoy tea or coffee and a scone. Everyone is welcome... more >

Beaumont Parish Hall, Kirkandrews on Eden, Carlisle CA5 6DJ

Fri 2 Aug

Heath String Quartet concert

The Heath String Quartet make a long overdue return to Cumbria after forging their talent at the Lake District Summer Music Festival’s summer school... more >

Ambleside Parish Church LA22 9DH

Fri 2 Aug

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Cumbria

Holly House - Open Garden for NGS

Tucked behind a large Grade II listed Georgian house, the gardens of Holly House are a hidden gem. Split into 3 sections they comprise the top garden..... more >

Holly House, Whitehaven CA28 8RF

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Hommage à Gabriel Fauré

Acclaimed pianist, Martin Roscoe joins forces with awardwinning violinist, Fenella Humphreys to celebrate the centenary of Fauré’s birth in an... more >

Kendal Town Hall LA9 4DL

Sat 3 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Carlisle

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Carlisle

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Orton Grange, Carlisle CA5 6LB

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Grange Fell Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

The allotments are managed by Grange Town Council. Opened in 2010, 30 plots are now rented out and offer a wide selection of gardening styles and..... more >

Grange Fell Allotments, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6HB

Sun 4 Aug

Yewbarrow House - Open Garden for NGS

More Cornwall than Cumbria, according to Country Life, a colourful 4 acre garden filled with exotic and rare plants, with dramatic views over... more >

Yewbarrow House, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6BE

Sun 4 Aug, Sun 1 Sep

Traditional Afternoon Tea every Sunday in August

Traditional Afternoon Teas including a selection of sandwiches and home made cakes will be served at Beaumont Parish Hall... more >

Beaumont, Kirkandrews on Eden, Carlisle CA5 6DX

Sun 4 Aug, Sun 11 Aug, Sun 18 Aug, Sun 25 Aug

Lake District Summer Music Festival Finale Concert

Cumbrian contralto Jess Dandy performs Brahms Alto Rhapsody with the Northern Chamber Orchestra conducted by festival director Stephen Threlfall in... more >

Kendal Leisure Centre LA9 7HX

Sun 4 Aug

Flash Art Workshops: Raise Your Flag

Our Flash Art Workshops for children will return this summer for five fun-packed, all-day tutoured sessions themed around festivals and carnival... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Mon 5 Aug

Cragwood Country House Hotel - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens at Cragwood Country House are an integral part of the property's rich history and charm... more >

Cragwood Country House Hotel, Windermere LA23 1LQ

Mon 5 Aug

Flash Art Workshops: Supersized Outdoor Games

Our Flash Art Workshops for children will return this summer for five fun-packed, all-day tutoured sessions themed around festivals and carnival... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Tue 6 Aug

Flash Art Workshops: Carnival Thrills & Skills Day 1

Our Flash Art Workshops for children will return this summer for five fun-packed, all-day tutoured sessions themed around festivals and carnival... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Wed 7 Aug

Flash Art Workshops: Carnival Thrills & Skills Day 2

Our Flash Art Workshops for children will return this summer for five fun-packed, all-day tutoured sessions themed around festivals and carnival... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Thu 8 Aug

Larch Cottage Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS

A unique nursery and garden designed and built over the past 35 yrs. The gardens inc lawns, flowing perennial borders, rare and unusual shrubs,..... more >

Larch Cottage Nurseries, Penrith CA10 2DR

Thu 8 Aug, Thu 5 Sep

Flash Art Workshops: Uke Can Do It!

Our Flash Art Workshops for children will return this summer for five fun-packed, all-day tutoured sessions themed around festivals and carnival... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Fri 9 Aug

Abi and Tom's Garden Plants - Open Garden for NGS

The 1 acre nursery garden is a fusion of traditional horticultural values with modern approaches to the display, growing and use of plant material... more >

Abi and Tom’s Garden Plants, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6RT

Sun 11 Aug

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Acorn Bank

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

National Trust, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP

Sun 11 Aug, Sat 14 Sep

Ivy House - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 2 acres of sloping fellside garden with meandering paths leading to a series of rooms: inc pond, fern garden, Acer terrace, shrubberies,... more >

Ivy House, Cumwhitton CA8 9EX

Sun 11 Aug

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Hutton-in-the-Forest

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith CA11 9TH

Wed 14 Aug, Thu 29 Aug, Sun 8 Sep, Sun 22 Sep, Thu 10 Oct

Galesyke - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre garden combining formal areas, shrubberies and woodland, dissected by the River Irt which can be crossed by a suspension bridge... more >

Galesyke, Wasdale CA20 1ET

Sat 17 Aug and Sun 18 Aug

Fell Yeat - Open Garden for NGS

One acre garden the largest part of which was started 35 yrs ago. Planted with many unusual trees, shrubs and large collection of hydrangeas... more >

Fell Yeat, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2JW

Sun 18 Aug

Rydal Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Forty acres of park, woodland and gardens to explore. The formal Thomas Mawson garden has fine examples of herbaceous planting, seasonal displays and..... more >

Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX

Sun 18 Aug

Foraging wilth Wild Food UK - Lake District

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Dalemain Historic Mansion & Gardens, Penrith, CA11 0HB

Thu 22 Aug, Fri 6 Sep, Sun 29 Sep, Thu 10 Oct

Wreay View Art Exhibition

An exhibition of works of art featuring or inspired by St Mary’s Church and Wreay village will be held on Saturday 24th through to Monday 26th August... more >

The Sarah Losh Heritage Centre, Wreay CA4 0RJ CA4 0RL

Sat 24 Aug to Mon 26 Aug

Helvellyn via Striding Edge

Join Jonathan on a Days Adventure on the 2nd highest Mountain in England Distance – 8 Miles (Approx) Time – Full Day Meet 9... more >

Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0PD

Sat 24 Aug

Blencathra via Halls Fell Ridge

A guided walk up Blencathra also know as Saddleback, its one of the most Northern of the Cumbrian Mountains and is often extremely quiet... more >

Threlkeld CA12 4SQ

Sun 25 Aug

Netherby Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Netherby Hall Garden is 36 acres, consisting of a 1½ acre walled kitchen garden which produces fruit, vegetables and herbs for the Pentonbridge Inn... more >

Netherby Hall, Carlisle CA6 5PR

Mon 26 Aug

Our Amazing Universe - An Illustrated Talk with Stuart Atkinson

Amateur astronomer and author Stuart Atkinson returns for an illustrated talk, where he will take you on a breathtaking tour of the universe,... more >

Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham LA7 7PQ

Wed 28 Aug

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Talkin Tarn Country Park CA8 1HN

Thu 29 Aug

Middle Blakebank - Open Garden for NGS

The garden extends to 4½ acres and overlooks the Lyth valley with extensive views south to Morecambe Bay and east to the Howgills... more >

Middle Blakebank, Kendal LA8 8HP

Sat 31 Aug

Woodend House - Open Garden for NGS

A beautiful garden tucked away in a small hamlet. Meandering gravel paths lead around the garden with imaginative, colourful planting and quirky..... more >

Woodend House, Egremont CA22 2TA

Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep

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!