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We’re more than a market town on the edge of the Lakes. There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather.
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6 events,
Curious About Kendal
Have fun (re-)discovering Kendal, spotting things you’ve never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air. […]
£7.99
House of the Setting Sun
To mark the Japan-UK Season of Culture, one of the UK’s finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture, introduces an exciting programme that examines the interchange of influence between Japanese […]
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WRECKED!
Beneath the vast surface of Windermere’s waters lie sunken ships and hidden treasures just waiting to be found. Come and explore a new immersive experience that will amaze and […]
£24.50
Song of Silence by Stuart Gray
Song of Silence is inspired by the songs from the birds and the silence of the fells in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Beyond the Possible – ArtyBird Carnforth, School for Art and Textiles
A showcase of the work of students and staff from this City & Guilds Accredited centre. Participants are from all stages of their studies and from all around the […]
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Absorption
Visitors are invited to peer through small openings to view Wood’s evocative work. Blurring the boundaries between fine art, fetish objects, and items from a cabinet of curiosities, Woods’ art […]
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8 events,
Kendal Farmers Market
Kendal Farmers Market
The Kendal Farmers’ Market is an independent farmer/producer owned market. Its been going since 1999 on the last Friday of the month, making it the second oldest Farmers’ Market in […]
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9 events,
Joint Summer Exhibition Fiona Clucas & Lucy Bagot
Exhibition In An Inspirational Setting Local artists Fiona Clucas and Lucy Bagot announce their joint Exhibition in the beautiful location of Hare Hill Barn on Cartmel Fell. Landscape and Wildlife […]
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Fishy Tales
Fishy Tales
Show times: 11am, 2pm & 3pm Liz Fost – storyteller Meet Maggie the retired pirate and her hopeless assistant Boris in their seaside curiosity shop. Enter a world […]
£7
10 events,
Festival Walks
Mon 2 & Thur 5 August @ 1.30pm How often do you get to visit a music festival AND a UNESCO world heritage site? Led by expert guide Steve […]
£10
Saluste-Bridoux and Stojanovic
Saluste-Bridoux and Stojanovic
Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux – violin Ljubica Stojanovic – piano Biber Passacaglia Schubert Fantasie Walton Violin Sonata From the virtuosic lyricism of Biber to the rarely-performed and […]
£16
Masterclass with the Albion Quartet
Masterclass with the Albion Quartet
The Levare Quartet (Royal Northern College of Music’s leading ensemble) demonstrate their flair during a masterclass featuring Debussy’s String Quartet with violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen (leader of the Albion Quartet). […]
£10
9 events,
Cello Masterclass with Robert Cohen
Cello Masterclass with Robert Cohen
Cello Masterclass with Robert Cohen Hawkshead Parish Church | Tue 3 August, 2pm Kindly supported by Martin & Miriam Rayner Robert Cohen shares his insight of music […]
£10
11 events,
Mr Atkinson’s Rum Contract: An Evening With Richard Atkinson
Join us for an evening with Richard Atkinson to discuss his brilliant history Mr Atkinson's Rum Contract. Richard will be in conversation with bookseller Will Smith. - - - […]
£12.99
Family Art Workshop – Kurt Schwitters Collage with David Byrne
Join artist David Byrne for this Kurt Schwitters inspired workshop in which you will make collages out of paint, paper and recycled materials. What's included: A 2 hour workshop […]
£10.00
Ruisi Quartet
Ruisi Quartet
Haydn String Quartet in F minor Op.20, No.5 Locke/Leith A Different Fantasie (world premiere) Brahms String Quartet in A minor Op.51, No.2 The critically acclaimed Ruisi Quartet […]
£16
10 events,
Masterclass with Gould Piano Trio
Masterclass with Gould Piano Trio
Masterclass with the Gould Piano Trio Ambleside Parish Church | Thu 5 August, 2pm Discover what lies behind the music as members of the Gould Piano Trio work […]
£10
Lake District Sheep Dog Trials
Lake District Sheep Dog Trials
Sheep Dog Trials running all day, hound trails, terrier and pet dog show, catering, bar and stalls.
£5
10 events,
Piano Duet Masterclass with Piano a Deux
Piano Duet Masterclass with Piano a Deux
Masterclass: Piano Duet Workshop with Piano à Deux Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands | Fri 6 August, 10.30am In association with Grange Concert Club Piano duo Robert and Linda […]
£25
Saki Kato – Guitar
Saki Kato – Guitar
ARNOLD Fantasy BINGHAM Turner on Show (world premiere of 2020 version) COWIE Stream and Variations WALTON 5 Bagatelles A champion of contemporary music, international prize-winning […]
£16
11 events,
Laurel & Hardy Tribute
Laurel & Hardy Tribute
Neil Brand – piano Laurel & Hardy Selection of silent films including You’re Darn Tootin’ “Arguably the country’s greatest silent movie score composer” – Mark Kermode Neil […]
£18
Kathryn Rudge
Kathryn Rudge
KATHRYN RUDGE – MEZZO-SOPRANO DUNCAN GLENDAY – PIANO PETER MACQUEEN – READER EICHENDORFF Reading from The Water Diviner COPLAND Old American Songs NICHOLSON Reading from […]
£16
Magnard Wind Ensemble
Magnard Wind Ensemble
MAGNARD WIND ENSEMBLE SULING KING - PIANO MOZART Quintet in E flat for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon K452 BUTLER Dirty Beasts for speaker, piano […]
£16
9 events,
Family Art Workshop – Drawing and Portraiture with Catherine MacDiarmid
Award winning artist, Catherine MacDiarmid will guide you through drawing a portrait, whether that's you as a Beatrix Potter character or in a disguise. What's included: A 2 hour […]
£10.00
9 events,
FESTIVAL OF COLOURS
FESTIVAL OF COLOURS is inspired by the Indian ‘Holi’ festival, and will be an exciting mix of family workshops, performances and street food, and will culminate in the famous coloured-power-throwing […]
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8 events,
An Evening with Julia Copus
In his preface to the 1802 Lyrical Ballads, Wordsworth writes “I have wished to keep my Reader in the company of flesh and blood, persuaded that by so doing I […]
£5.00
Family Art Workshop – Create an Armitt-Themed Tote Bag with Susan Rowland
You'll design your own tote bag inspired by the Armitt's collection in this workshop with Sue Rowland. You'll use stencils and fabric pens to create your design. What's included: […]
£10.00
7 events,
Secrets of the Sea by Ruth Clayton
Energy, Movement and Light I’m passionate about the sea. Not a calm sea, however, but the energy of the sea with its movement and reaction to light. The sea never […]
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8 events,
Family Art Workshop – Paint and Pastels with Claire Griffel
Claire Griffel will share ideas for creating paint and pastel artwork by using patterns and designs from objects in the Armitt's collection. What's included: A 2 hour workshop run […]
£10.00
9 events,
Kendal Farmers Market
Kendal Farmers Market
The Kendal Farmers’ Market is an independent farmer/producer owned market. Its been going since 1999 on the last Friday of the month, making it the second oldest Farmers’ Market in […]
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