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Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal. Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria. This […] 
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both exhibitions discuss experiences of marginalized identity through distinct creative practices and mediums. The […] 
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural narratives of his sitters into his multi-layered portraits. 
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001. Set throughout the house, the exhibition brings together much-loved works from our nationally significant collection, alongside more recent additions. Visitors […]
Included with gallery admission
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9 events,
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere. What participants say… “Emily’s excellent teaching […] 
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […] 
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, gain inspiration from […] |
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4-5.30pm | 12-18 yrs What does adventure mean to you? This creative workshop invites young artists aged 12-18 to explore the theme Adventure and begin developing ideas for artwork that could be submitted to our upcoming Young Open Exhibition. Who is it suitable for? Young people aged 12-18. Important Information This course will be held […] 
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […] 
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […] |
9 events,
Thu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving […] 
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Immerse yourself in fun and inspiring art projects over the term, […] 
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Brewery Youth Dance is a fun and inclusive class centred […] |
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12.30-2pm | Open to Families – Children aged 5+ with a responsible adult Get ready to roll, press, peel and be amazed! Our Explore, Play, Print! Workshop is a hands-on, creative session with an emphasis on exploration and play. Gelli plate printing is a playful and accessible printmaking technique that uses soft gel plates, vibrant […]
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𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟱𝟬𝟭 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 returns to The Venue on 6th June 🎯 A full day of darts, big checkouts, great atmosphere, and everyone’s welcome – whether you’re playing or supporting. £10 entry | Free food for players | Pizza van on site all day
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Saturday 6th June, 5.30 for 6pm, at Abbot Hall, Kendal, ‘The Clifford Consort’ and Kendal Community Theatre will present ‘Lady Anne Clifford – A Picture in Music and Words’ with historical music played on period instruments by Philip Gruar, Andrew Fowler, Richard MacKenzie & Elizabeth Dodd, and scenes from Caroline Moir’s play Lady Anne Clifford […]
£15.00
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11 events,Join your guide on a walk around the town and learn about the darker side of its history and where it's uneasy dead walk. Find about the ghosts that haunt these old streets and hear the stories of murder victims whose souls just will not rest This walk starts and finishes at the Snuff Bar […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere. What participants say… “Emily’s excellent teaching […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […] |
11 events,
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […]
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […] This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
7 events,
Thu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Immerse yourself in fun and inspiring art projects over the term, […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Brewery Youth Dance is a fun and inclusive class centred […] |
6 events,Kendal Pride paints the Auld Grey Town rainbow for the weekend with a host of free and ticketed events. The Pride Village will be at Abbot Hall on Saturday and Sunday with live music and performances, free activities for people of all ages, food, an outdoor bar and more besides. Plus, in the evening head […]
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Wirral-born Louisa Roach has built She Drew The Gun into a project that fully lives up to its incendiary name. A place for Roach to explore a visceral musical world informed by influences ranging 80’s electronica, hip-hop, political poetry, and cosmic scouse psychedelia epitomised by hometown heroes The Coral (whose lead singer James Skelly took […]
£19.50
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The Westmorland Orchestra returns to the concert platform with a richly varied programme conducted by Melvin Tay, bringing together rarely heard repertoire, a new local work, and one of the great orchestral showpieces. The concert opens with the Faust Overture by Emilie Mayer, a powerful and dramatic work by one of the most significant yet […]
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The Westmorland Orchestra returns to the concert platform with a richly varied programme conducted by Melvin Tay, bringing together rarely heard repertoire, a new local work, and one of the great orchestral showpieces. The concert opens with the Faust Overture by Emilie Mayer, a powerful and dramatic work by one of the most significant yet […] |
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9 events,
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere. What participants say… “Emily’s excellent teaching […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, gain inspiration from […] |
8 events,
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […]
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […] This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
8 events,Every third Thursday of the month, Future Fixers will be offering free business advice. They offer business health checks, coaching training & wellbeing, guidance on charity, community and social enterprises, Finance & Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Environment & Carbon Management. Take a positive step for you life & business, show up and have a […]
Thu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Immerse yourself in fun and inspiring art projects over the term, […] |
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Ink Deep returns to The Venue for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and original music in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The night opens with live music from Cana Restall before the open mic begins. Entry is free, and performers can sign up on the night or contact the Ink Deep Instagram page in advance. […]
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Come along to watch the 2026 English National Tug of War Championships at Kendal Rugby Club. Free entry for spectators - come along at any time for an exciting day of sport! Competitions start at 9.30am and run throughout the day. Weight classes for male, female and mixed teams at junior and senior level. The […]
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Nikolaus Geyrhalter journeys through frozen landscapes, from Alpine glaciers to Antarctica, capturing lives shaped by snow and ice as they face rapid disappearance. Across Japan, France, Canada and beyond, people adapt to a changing white world through tourism, science, and survival. Through Geyrhalter’s characteristically expansive and tranquil compositions, the film observes both breathtaking beauty and […]
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Sian are a Scottish Gaelic folk band whose acclaimed sophomore album araon won Album of the Year at the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards. Formed in 2016 through Blas Festival, the band is made up of Ceitlin Lilidh, Eilidh Cormack and Ellen MacDonald, alongside multi-instrumentalist Innes White. With roots in Lewis, Skye and North Uist, […]
£21
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5 events,BGKT founded 1991. All welcome. Free. https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada/348652228579651 Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/ BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November and December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm. All welcome. Free. Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD. Detached Room - entrance on the side […] |
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5 events,Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […] |
9 events,
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere. What participants say… “Emily’s excellent teaching […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, gain inspiration from […] |
8 events,
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […]
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […] This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
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Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their […]
Thu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Immerse yourself in fun and inspiring art projects over the term, […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Brewery Youth Dance is a fun and inclusive class centred […] |
7 events,Nine years after Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, filmmaker Claudia Neubern returns to the Rio Doce. Here, a mining dam containing toxic waste collapsed, releasing poisonous sludge into the river which flows 650 km to the Atlantic Ocean. Retracing the path of the catastrophe, the film meets those whose lives, land and livelihoods were permanently transformed. […]
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Festival of the Lake is coming to Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 27 June 2026 for a full day celebrating Windermere, its rich boating heritage and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake. Set on the shores of Windermere, this family-friendly festival will feature heritage boats, live music, short talks, family […]
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Create your own prints to celebrate the return of the swifts to Kendal. Learn simple drypoint printing techniques that you can replicate at home using waste packaging. Suitable for all, including beginners. Optional walk to see Kendal’s swifts (at the end of the workshop). Mini printing tool kits available to borrow or buy on the […]
£30
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9 events,
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere. What participants say… “Emily’s excellent teaching […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, gain inspiration from […] |
9 events,
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […]
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […] This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
8 events,
Thu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Immerse yourself in fun and inspiring art projects over the term, […]
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Brewery Youth Dance is a fun and inclusive class centred […] |
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The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it. Formed in New South Wales in 2001, the Spooks have […]
£30
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12.30-2pm | Open to Families – Children aged 5+ with a responsible adult Turn a special (or silly!) family memory into art in this story-focused drawing workshop with children’s book illustrator, Sarah Jane Docker. What will the workshop cover and how will it be taught? In this workshop, participants will bring a family memory to […] |