What's on in Oak Bank

Cumbria, England

Oak Bank sits quietly in Cumbria where the hills are kind and the rain knows how to wait for a proper umbrella. It is a place that feels like it has been waiting just for you to drop by without needing an invitation. We keep track of the local plays, community shows, and those occasional markets that pop up near the shops. You won't need to hunt through a dozen screens because we have pulled together what's happening right here.

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Comedy

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

Found this on Brewery Arts Centre's radar. Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Thu 18 JunBrewery Arts Centre(4.3mi)

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Community

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 18 JulThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction(4.7mi)

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Community

VIP Breakfast with Peter Rabbit

Spotted VIP Breakfast with Peter Rabbit on The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Tue 21 JulThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction(4.7mi)

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Community

VIP Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is being delightfully mysterious about VIP Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 25 JulThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction(4.7mi)

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Comedy

Comedy Wednesday 11th November 20:00 (Start)

Comedy Wednesday 11th November 20:00 (Start) at Brewery Arts Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 11 NovBrewery Arts Centre(4.3mi)

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Community

'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Daljit Nagra

'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Daljit Nagra at Dove Cottage. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 15 AprDove Cottage(12mi)

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Community

Dove Cottage Young Poets

Dove Cottage has got Dove Cottage Young Poets pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Fri 17 AprDove Cottage(12mi)

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Community

Earth Day Creative Writing Workshop

The full scoop on Earth Day Creative Writing Workshop lives over on Dove Cottage's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 18 AprDove Cottage(12mi)

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Community

Earth Day Poetry Reading

Spotted Earth Day Poetry Reading on Dove Cottage's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 18 AprDove Cottage(12mi)

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Community

Fourteen Again

The Old Laundry Theatre is being delightfully mysterious about Fourteen Again. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Fri 1 MayThe Old Laundry Theatre(5.2mi)

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TheatreArts & Culture

Met Opera 2025-26: Eugene Onegin

Filed under: Met Opera 2025-26: Eugene Onegin at Zeffirellis looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Tue 5 May18:00Zeffirellis(9.6mi)

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Community

The Buttermere Swimble

The Buttermere Swimble Wild Swim offers an easygoing day out in Buttermere, swimming, and hiking along the way. As usual, our excellent Swim the Lakes swim guides will be there providing safety cover, local knowledge, and plenty of hot chocolate. Book your place now The post The Buttermere Swimble appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Thu 7 May07:30Swim the Lakes(9.5mi)

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Community

Ease into Easedale Adventure Swim Day

The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells, dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming; with its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. This is one of our most popular wild swims and brings out the big kid in most of [...] The post Ease into Easedale Adventure Swim Day appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Sat 9 May08:00Swim the Lakes(9.5mi)

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Community

Rydal Islands and Caves Swim

The Rydal Islands and Caves Swim allows the wild swimmer in you to fully appreciate what the Lake District has to offer. It is a perfect place to swim, being relatively sheltered and blessed with small islands. Our swim around the islands gives us plenty of opportunities to stop for a while and admire [...] The post Rydal Islands and Caves Swim appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Wed 13 May07:30Swim the Lakes(9.5mi)

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Community

Finsthwaite Wild Swim

Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite, through some lovely woodland to our secluded swimming spot. Swim the Lakes regulars will enjoy the change of scene here, it really is a little local spot and we know you’ll enjoy swimming here Swimming here is [...] The post Finsthwaite Wild Swim appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Thu 14 May07:30Swim the Lakes(9.5mi)

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Community

Ascension Communion

St Mary's Church, Staveley is putting on Ascension Communion and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 14 May19:00St Mary's Church, Staveley(5.2mi)

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Community

Ascension Communion

Ascension Communion. St Peter's Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 14 May19:00St Peter's Church(5.2mi)

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Community

The Ullswater Swimming Adventure

If hiking and swimming in stunning locations is your thing, then you will love our Ullswater Swimming Adventure! This is a relaxed but adventurous swim hike which provides a great morning out for outdoor swimmers. Ullswater is one of the Lake District’s most beautiful big lakes and the shoreline an small islands make for [...] The post The Ullswater Swimming Adventure appeared first on Swim the Lakes.

Wed 20 May08:00Swim the Lakes(9.5mi)

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