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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
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 […]
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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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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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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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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 […] |
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Pit your wits again your fellow quizzers and our resident quizmaster Simon in the Snuff Bar's monthly quiz. General Knowledge, Entertainment, a round chosen by the previous month's winning team and a round based on the month we're in, this is a quiz full of random facts, esoteric knowledge and frankly random and pointless information. […]
£2.50
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7 events,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 […] 
Join us monthly on Wednesday Evenings from 6:30pm -9pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of joyful, hands-on creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this is your chance to help build the visual heart of the Ragtag […] |
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Join us for a relaxed and friendly crochet workshop for absolute beginners! Get to grips with the basics of this fun, creative craft. You’ll learn how to hold your hook and yarn comfortably, make a chain and master the three key stitches: chain stitch, double and treble crochet. There will be plenty of time to […]
£30
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BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed sessions where children can bounce, climb, race and burn off energy in a safe, welcoming space, all set up and supervised […]
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Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs. It is a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From the landmark television series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet to Spender and then Crocodile Shoes — which […]
£40
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6 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 […] |
5 events,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 […] |
6 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 […]
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Pink Floyd by Candlelight is an intimate acoustic concert celebrating the music of Pink Floyd. Performed by a trio featuring male and female vocals, acoustic guitars and violin, the show presents carefully arranged interpretations of Pink Floyd’s music in a warm candlelit setting. The performance focuses on atmosphere, musicianship and immersive visuals, creating a reflective […]
£35
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The Wheels Up North Weekender 2026 is our flagship show of the year, set in the beautiful Lake District, where we aim to bring the best of our season together and celebrate all things automotive. So if you fancy a weekend away, full of cars, bikes, camping, great food and an even better community, why […]
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Set within the Lake District and returning for it's second year, the Adventure Trek is the ultimate escape for Stylist readers. This 10km outdoor challenge with headline partner Intrepid Travel, takes you along the shores of Lake Windermere, with activities including canoeing, rock climbing/abseiling and an assault course alongside a community of like-minded women. This […]
£47
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Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1984. The duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ (1987), which featured their first top ten single ‘Labour of Love’. The follow-up album ‘Remote’ continued the trend and produced the huge hits ‘Looking for Linda’ & ‘Violently’. […]
£32.50
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Cumbria Festival Chorus, with orchestra led by Pam Redman, present Verdi's great Requiem. With soloists Faye Bowness (soprano), Joyce Tindsley (mezzo soprano), Jacob Clark (tenor) and Paul im Thurn (bass) and a chorus of 100 singers, conducted by Ian Jones.
£18 – £25
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6 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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6 events,BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed sessions where children can bounce, climb, race and burn off energy in a safe, welcoming space, all set up and supervised […] 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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Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2026), which is going to be held in Prague, Czech Republic during July 23-25, 2026. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Urban […]
£849
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Kendal Family Festival Presented by Kendal BID A stand-out date in the Kendal calendar, this festival is fun-filled day for all ages with live entertainment, activities for children, food stalls, workshops and community performances. |
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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 […] |
5 events,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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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from The Seals […]
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Fresh from their appearance during our spring series the young musicians of Agogo return to the Lake District with three rarely heard quartets, each of which were deeply personal to the composers, conveying a range of moods and subtle expressions.
£15 – £18
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Janáček String Quartet No.1 'The Kreutzer Sonata' Smetana Quartet No.1 in E minor 'From My Life' Dvořák Quartet No.10 in E flat Op.51 'Slavonic' Described by BBC Music Magazine as 'one of the world's finest chamber ensembles', the Wihan Quartet bring to life music from three composers, each from a different generation, from their Czech […]
£18 – £27
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