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Midweek Stableford 6

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Thu 23 JulHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Thu 23 JulTheatre by the Lake

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Around £20

Wild Swimming Club

Join us for Wild Swim Club ! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our expert guide, Karen, leads you through the session in the picturesque River Leven.

Thu 23 JulThe Swan Health Club

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Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session

Loads of fun across the site for children ages 3 - 10 years old for only £4 per child.

Thu 23 JulFlorence Arts Centre

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Tebay Recycling Centre

4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Round Location Address: Tebay Recycling Centre, Tebay, CA10 3XB Pre-Orders Open for this stop on the day for the day (just click the Order Online button) OR pop down for over the counter service (Card Only)

Thu 23 JulTebay Methodist Church

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Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session - £4

The full scoop on Playdays Drop In Session - £4 lives over on Florence Arts Centre's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Thu 23 JulFlorence Arts Centre

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Opening sale of STORE LAMBS & FEEDING EWES

Opening sale of STORE LAMBS & FEEDING EWES at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 JulKirkby Stephen Auction Mart

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Cyanotype: design, print, make

Rydal Cave is a large cavern on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This… Rydal Water is one of the smallest lakes and is very popular partly because of its… Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes… Rothay Park is a popular park situated in the centre of Ambleside, it is surrounded by a… Visible from miles around that spire of St Mary’s nestles into the beautiful landscape of… If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We… Recently Viewed Guided Tour Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.… Family Event BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with… DJ Nights Guess who's back… and this time we're going totally 80s. Our Summer Spa-rtys are returning —… Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL

Thu 23 JulVisit Lake District - The official guide to the Lake District & Cumbria

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Compassionate Cafe Grange

St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Cafe Grange is a safe, welcoming space for anyone who has experienced loss.

Thu 23 JulSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston

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Compassionate Cafe, Windermere

St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Cafe Windermere offers a gentle, informal space where you can drop in, feel welcomed and connect

Thu 23 JulSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston

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Biscuit Decorating

We have baked a fresh batch of delicious shortbread biscuits ready to be decorated.

Thu 23 JulThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

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St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Cafes

St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Cafes are spaces for anyone living with grief. Please come along for a hot drink, a chat and support...

Thu 23 JulSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston

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Helvellyn Double Dipper Swim

The Helvellyn Double Dipper is an adventure swimmers perfect day. A hike up to Red Tarn for an spectacular swim, followed by a descent via one of the most perfect river pools in the Lakes, Ashworth’s Dub. The two swims are linked by classic Lake District hill walking beneath the summit and ridges of [...] The post Helvellyn Double Dipper Swim appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Thu 23 Jul08:45Swim the Lakes

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Diddi Disciples

On Thursday mornings in term time we welcome pre-school children, babies and their carers to Diddi Disciples: a time of conversation, songs, story-telling, creative activities and of course, refreshments, in the Church Room at St. John's. It's informal and fun!

Thu 23 Jul10:00Cark Church

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Between the Pages

back to Upcoming events at Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop Skip to content Between the Pages Discover what we've found between the pages of donated books... Free event (admission applies) Between the pages is a small display of items we've found in the books that have been donated to Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop, along with some books with interesting inscriptions. There's a story in each second-hand book, what will your favourite be? Please note that dogs are not permitted upstairs in the bookshop, but we welcome them downstairs so if you're bringing your canine companion we advise taking turns with your party if everyone wants to go upstairs.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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My Dear Beatrix

back to Upcoming events at Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop Skip to content My Dear Beatrix... Last year, we asked you to send letters to Beatrix Potter. This year we're displaying them at Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop. It may be a dying art, but writing letters is how Beatrix Potter’s ‘little books’ began. In a handwritten letter to Noel Moore, the first son of her last governess, Beatrix wrote, ‘My dear Noel, I don’t know what to write to you, so I shall tell you a story about four little rabbits whose names were - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter.’ In 2025, to celebrate 120 years since Beatrix Potter purchased Hill Top with the money she made from her ‘little books’, we collected letters to Beatrix Potter from anyone who loves her, her work, or the Lake District that she protected and used as inspiration. Her fans across the world started their letter with ‘My Dear Beatrix…’ and posted it to Hill Top. Now we display them for everyone to see, ready to inspire discussions on the incredible woman behind the beloved tales and the Lake District she helped protect. Why not come and add your letter to the display? There will be letter writing supplies available and tables to sit at.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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Around £25

Arts & Crafts Houses Tour

Event Details Explore two of Britain’s rare Arts & Crafts architectural treasures in one afternoon. Join us for a guided tour exploring the philosophy, beauty, and legacy of the Arts Event Details Explore two of Britain’s rare Arts & Crafts architectural treasures in one afternoon. Join us for a guided tour exploring the philosophy, beauty, and legacy of the Arts & Crafts Movement through two of the Lake District’s finest houses: Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house , designed by M.H. Baillie Scott, and Broad Leys , a private lakeside residence designed by renowned architect C.F.A. Voysey. Led by our knowledgeable guide, this tour invites you to explore the craftsmanship, stories, and design details that define these iconic early 20th-century buildings—each one unique, rooted in nature and radical for their time. You’ll begin at Broad Leys and end your afternoon at Blackwell, where your visit will conclude with a traditional cream tea in our Tea Room or out on the terrace, overlooking Windermere. Why Join the Tour? Exclusive access to Broad Leys which is not usually open to the public Explore iconic architecture by two Arts & Crafts design pioneers Stunning views of Windermere Learn how craft, simplicity and harmony with nature shaped both buildings End your day with cream tea in one of Britain’s best-preserved Arts & Crafts houses Tour schedule: 1pm: Tour starts at Broad Leys 2pm: Tour begins at Blackwell 3pm: Cream tea served at Blackwell Please note: Visitors will make...

Thu 23 Jul13:00Windermere Jetty Cafe

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