Below are a sample of the many places of interest in Carlisle and surrounding area. Please click the more info links. At the bottom of the page you will find April 2009 - April 2010 events in Cumbria and the Lake district. For more events based in and around Carlisle click here Diary . Remember there are so many things to do in Cumbria but only one place to stay River Forge.
Carlisle Cathedral, more info
Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.
Carlisle Castle, more info
A massive medieval fortress founded to protect historic city of Carlisle in 1092. Hear about its role in sieges and stories about the ghastly prison.
Solway Aviation Museum, more info
Aircraft collection is based on British jet aircraft that entered service with the Royal Air Force during the 1950's and 60's, many have local connections. Bluestreak parts and equipment are on display in the very popular Bluestreak display room.
Tullie House Museum, more info
At Carlisle's World famous Tullie House discover thousands of years of Carlisle and Border history from prehistoric to recent times. Garden, restaurant and gift shop.
Lakes event guide April through June 2009
Saturday 11 April
Out to the Borders of Lakeland Climb to Brantfell summit for a bird's eye view of Windermere, then head along the Dales Way returning on pleasant farmland paths. Start: 10:30 am at Bowness Bay Information Centre / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 13.6 km, 8.5 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Measand Beck and Waterfalls by Haweswater Learn about the history of Mardale and Haweswater during a pleasant walk in the setting of sparkling rivers and waterfalls. Start: 10:30 am at Bampton Village Hall, Bampton / Grid ref: NY517182 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 13 km, 8.1 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Saturday 11 - Monday 13 April
Craftspeople open their studios. See them at work and purchase directly from the artist. www.cumbria.ac.uk/openstudios
Wednesday 8th April to Tuesday 14th April
The Great Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt The World of Beatrix Potter. Search throughout all of Cumbria for 100 very special eggs. Ten of the eggs have a fantastic prize. Our special egg will have a big prize. Free entry.
Friday 10th April - 10.30am to 4pm
Adventure Eggstras at Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre. Find the Brockhole Bunny, enjoy our Easter trails and learn more about the National Park. Just turn up. Free entry.
Sunday 12th & Monday 13th April
Easter Crafts Fair Leighton Moss Nature Reserve Treat yourself to the best in Cumbria crafts and gifts at the Made in Cumbria market.
Sunday 12 April
Join us in an art workshop with a difference. Use the natural materials at Brockhole to create a unique piece of artwork. Sessions at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: £4 per 2 hour session. Booking essential.
Kirkstone Descent Take the bus to Kirkstone Pass Inn. Walk into the valley passing a 'tragic' water and a little gem of 17th century Lakeland. Start: 10:10 am at Glenridding bus shelter Grid ref: NY386169 / Price: Bus fare required / Grade: Moderate / Length: 14 km, 8.8 miles, 6 hrs. Just turn up and get the bus!
A Coniston Classic Through the Coppermines Valley to Red Dell and Levers Water returning via Boulder Valley.
Start: 10:30 am at Coniston Tourist Information Centre / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 9.6 km 5.9 miles, 5 hrs. / Just turn up.
Hawkshead - a Tale of Vikings and Monks A leisurely walk with spectacular views through the fields around Hawkshead, learning about its varied history, Start: 10:30 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 3,5 km, 2.2 miles, 2 hrs / Just turn up.
Walla Crag via Ashness Bridge A gentle ascent via the lakeshore and Great Wood to Ashness Bridge and then Walla Crag for a breathtaking panorama. Start: 11:00 am at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 12 km, 7,5 miles, 4.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Sunday 12 - Monday 13 April
Sponsored by Cadbury - an event stuffed full of treats as families set out on an enthralling journey of discovery against the striking, historic backdrop of Sizergh Castle. 015395 60951
Monday 13 April
Map and compass skills. Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park / Contact: 0845 272 0004 / Price: Adult £5, child £3 / Grade: Moderate / Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs / Booking essential.
Moor Divock and the Lowther Valley Walk up to the calm circles and standing stones on High Street, returning via Heughscar Hill. Start: 10:00 am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge / Grid ref: NY471245 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 14.5 km, 9.1 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Up the Gill and over Hawkrigg Walk up Tilberthwaite Gill and over Hawkrigg with stunning views of the Langdale Pikes and southern Lakeland. Start: 10:30 am at Tilberthwaite Quarry car park, near Coniston Grid ref: NY307010 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate Length: 5 km, 3.1 miles, 4 hrs / Just turn up.
Monday 13 April
Easter Egg hunts, the Brockhole Bunny and fun for all the family. Start: 10:00 am at Lake District Visitor Centre,
Brockhole, Windermere / Contact: 015394 46601 / Price: Free / Ring for more information.
Tuesday 14 April
Over Latterbarrow to Wray Castle A walk through fields and forest, over a splendid summit and down to the shores of Windermere. Return via a castle, a tarn and woodlands. Start: 10:30 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 11 km, 6.9 miles, 5.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Walk along the old railway and paths through Brundholme Woods before an easy ascent to Latrigg, for panoramic views. Start: 1:30 pm at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 9.6 km, 5.9 miles, 3.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Wednesday 15 April
Derwentwater Ramble Take the launch across the lake; walk easy lakeshore paths to Lodore Fails and back to Keswick by foot, bus or launch. Start: 10:00 am at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall. / Price: Boat fare required / Grade: Easy / Length: 10 km, 6.2 miles, 5 hrs / Just turn up.
Friday 17 April
A scenic walk via the thundering waterfalls of Skelwith and Colwith to the immense crater of Hodge Close Quarry, returning along Little Langdale and Elterwater. Start: 10:30 am at Ellerwater riverside car park Grid ref: NY329048 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 13 km, 8.1 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Saturday 18 April
Skills for the hills. Sessions at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Ages 8+, Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole Windermere Contact: 0845 272 0004 / Price: £5 per 2 hour session / Booking essential.
It might well be a slightly challenging 5km off road course through Beatrix Potter country but with a unique carnival atmosphere, including music, bouncy castles, slides, climbing wall, face painting and more it will be a fun day out too. www.lakelandtrails.org
The BBC Philharmonic under Italian music director Glanandrea Noseda open their programme with a performance of Haydn's Mercury Symphony, which marks the 200th anniversary of this great composer's death. www.thesandscentre.co.uk
Try the variety of food and drink made from damson fruit. www.lythdarnsons.org.uk Damson Day at Low Farm Saturday 18th April 2009 10.30pm to 4.00pm Damson Day is a fair for the family: see the orchards in blossom and sample food and drink made from damson and orchards of apples. Enjoy, music, entertainment, walks, cookery demonstrations, food and drink, crafts, plants, activities for the kids, raffles, and fun for anyone who likes the countryside. Bus service provided. Adults £4.00 Children under 16 years £2.00 Family £11.00
Sunday 19 April
Greenburn Vattey and Helm Crag Walk - into the remote Greenburn valley Follow the ridge to Helm Crag and the famous 'lion and the lamb' rocks before descending to Grasmere. Start: 10:45 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park Price: Free / Grade: Hard / Length: 12 km, 7.4 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Wednesday 22 April - Wednesday 28 October
Cumbria Roman life with this package of steam trains, ancient ruins panoramic views and a delicious lunch, www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
Thursday 23 April
Langdale by Ridge, Fell and Tarn Catch the bus to Dungeon Ghyll for a challenging climb onto the ridge, with views extending from the central tells to the southern Lakes. / Start: 9:30 am at Ambleside Information Centre / Price: Bus fare required / Grade: Hard / Length: 13.5 km, 8.4 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Sunday 26th April 2009 - 9.30pm to 4pm
Prom Art At Grange Over Sands A big sale of arts and crafts between Bagley Lane and the lido pool on the promenade, with about 90 artists and up to 1000 paintings on display. Crafts include Jewellery, cards, wood-turning, glass and pottery.
Mere, Tarn and Water - Walk around Loughrigg Fell on shore paths and low fells from the Grasmere valley to the Langdale valley.
Start: 10:30 am at Lower White Moss Common car park Grid ref: NY350065 Price: Free Grade: Moderate / Length: 11 km, 6.9 miles, 5.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Monday 27 April
An exploration of the plants and wildlife of the shore dunes and salt marsh in this special area of conservation Start: 11:00 am at Drigg Road End, Drigg nr Holmrook Grid ref: SD049985 / Price: Free, donations welcome / Grade: Moderate / Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 5 hrs / Just turn up.
Tuesday 28 April
A practical day outdoors to improve your map and compass skills. Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Coniston LDNP car park Grid ref: SD303975 / Contact: 0845 272 0004 / Price: Adult £5, child £3 / Grade: Moderate / Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs / Booking essential.
Wednesday 29 April
Around Grasmere and Rydal A steep climb up to the lower slopes of Silver How followed by a scenic ridge walk. Return by Loughrigg Terrace and the Coffin Route, Start: 10:45 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 12 km, 7.4 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Friday 1 May
Enjoy a pleasant stroll and an update on the development of Brockhole gardens, Start: 1:30 pm at Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 1 hr / Just turn up.
Staveley Beer Festival Join in the festivities at the CAMRA Westmorland Pub of The Year 07/08 and try over 25 real ales whilst watching an annual Gurning competition. www.eaglechildinn.co.uk
Friday 1 - Sunday 10 May
Pack up your day sacks and head off to the beautiful Furness Peninsula for two weeks of specially organised walks and events in this unique corner of Lakeland. 01229 587120
Saturday 2 May
Mines and Mountains Spend the morning learning about the Greenside Mine before traversing the dramatic Glenridding valley. Start: 10: 15 am at U11swater Information Centre, Glenridding. / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 6.9 km, 4.2 miles, 2.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Learn about the conservation measures being undertaken by the National Trust. Start: 2:15 pm at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 6.7 km, 4.2 miles, 2.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 May
A festival of contemporary printmaking at Ulverston and a feast for the eyes as more than 30 artists display and sell their work, supported by a wealth of workshops and demonstrations. www.printfest.org.uk
Saturday 2 - Monday 4 May
Medieval Knight Trail for Children Invite English Heritage Knights and Squires to a banquet. Can you find them and deliver the invitation on time? www.english-heritage.org.uk
Saturday 2 - Sunday 17 May
Ulverston flag festival Two weeks of flag-making, flag-waving, another colourful Ulverston flag festival, culminating in the parade www.ulverston.net
Sunday 3 May
Hawkshead - a Tale of Vikings and Monks A leisurely walk with spectacular views through the fields around Hawkshead, learning about its varied history. Start: 10:30 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 3.5 km, 2.2 miles, 2 hrs / Just turn up.
Around Dunnerdale A visit to a bloomery, cairn field and hut circle with superb views of southern Cumbria and central Lakeland, Start: 10:30 am at Broughton-in-Furness town square / Grid ref: SD212876 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 5 hrs / Just turn up.
One Tarn and Two Waters Up to Angle tarn and then to Haweswater tucked under High Street. FinaIIy, descend to idyIIic Hartsop and Brothers Water. Start: 10:30 am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding / Price: Bus fare required / Grade: Hard / Length: 13 km, 8 miles, 6.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Family stroll to a working farm Learn more about modern agricultural life. Refreshments available to buy. Start: 11:00 am at Ambleside Information Centre / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 4 km, 2.4 miles, 3.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Monday 4 May
Map and compass skills. Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Adult £5, child £3 Grade: Moderate Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs / Booking essential.
Around Coppermines Valley A mid-level walk around the Coppermines Valley using disused water channels to visit the Pudding Stone and Red Dell. Start: 10:30 am at Coniston Tourist Information Centre / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 6.5 km, 4 miles, 4 hrs / Just turn up.
Tuesday 5 May
Birds of the Borrowdale Valley Dress for the outdoors and remember to bring your binoculars! Start: 10:00 am at National Trust car park, Seatoller / Grid ref: NY245138 / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 3 km, 1.9 miles, 3 hrs / Just turn up.
Tuesday 5 May
Waterfalls, Quarries and Lakeland Slate A scenic walk via the thundering waterfalls of Skelwith and Colwith to the immense crater of Hodge Close Quarry, returning along Little Langdale and Elterwater. Start: 10:30 am at Elterwater riverside car park Grid ref: NY329048 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 13 km, 8.1 miles, 6 hrs / Just turn up.
Wednesday 6 May
From the lonely Rusland valley, cross moss and climb through semi-ancient woods to High Dam. Enjoy tales of bygone woodland industry and culture. Start: 10: 15 am at High Dam LDNP car park / Lakeside Grid ref: SD368882 / Contact: 0845 272 0004 / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Booking essential 0845 272 0004
Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 May
Keswick Jazz Festival Unmissable gigs from leading artists, a unique atmosphere, assorted events, brilliant street performances, an unforgettable backdrop - and all that jazz! www.keswickjazzfestival.co.uk
Saturday 9 May
Secret Valley of the Bluebells This short an easy linear route to the east of Buttermere turns into the secret Rannerdale valley. If timed right a carpet of brilliant blue will delight your senses. Start: 10:30 am at Buttermere village LDNP car park / Grid ref: NY174169 / Price: Free / Grade: Easy / Length: 4.8 km, 3 miles, 2.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Saturday 9 - Saturday 16 May
Lakeland 214 Challenge, Keswick This challenge coincides with the completion of the revision of Wainwright's pictorial guides to the Lakeland fells by Chris Jesty. It will take place over a week and participants can choose whichever date they want to ascend their nominated fell, www.wainwright.org.uk
Sunday 10 May
Over Latterbarrow to Wray Castle A walk through fields and forest, over a splendid summit and down to the shores of Windermere. Return via a castle, a tarn and woodlands. Start: 10:30 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park / Price: Free / Grade: Moderate / Length: 11 km, 6,9 miles, 5.5 hrs / Just turn up.
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May
Ravenglass Railway Meet Peter Rabbit, free children's show for little ones, face painting and fun things to do. Plenty for Mum and Dad too. Adults £12.50, Children 3 years and over £6.25
Sunday 10 May
Hesket Newmarket Circular Walk Walk from the beautiful village of Hesket Newmarket along the River Caldew and River Caldbeck to Caldbeck village. Start: 2:00 pm at Hesket Newmarket car park Grid ref: NY342386 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 7 km, 4.4 miles, 4 hrs Just turn up
Tuesday 12 May
A practical day outdoors to improve your map and compass skills, Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Coniston LDNP car park Grid ref: SD303975 Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Adult £5, child £3 Grade: Moderate Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs Booking essential
Secret Valley of the Bluebells This short and easy linear route to the east of Buttermere turns into the secret Rannerdale valley. If timed right a carpet of brilliant blue will delight your senses. Start: 10:30 am at Buttermere village LDNP car park Grid ref: NY1 74169 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 4.8 km, 3 miles, 2.5 hrs Just turn up
Wednesday 13 May
Loughrigg Fell and Elterwater This scenic walk takes us from Langdale valley to Loughrigg Fell via Loughrigg Tarn with extensive views
over the Langdales and Grasmere. Start: 10:30 am at Elterwater riverside car park Grid ref: NY329048 Price: Free Grade: Hard Length: 11. 2 km, 6.9 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up
High Rigg Fell A circular walk up, over and around High Rigg in St John's- in-the -Vale, with panoramic views. Start: 10:30 am at Legburthwaite car park, Thirlmere Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 9 km, 5.5 miles, 4 hrs Just turn up
Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 May
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk Guided walks, adventures, fun for all ages - the Keswick Mountain Festival.
Thursday 14 May
Secret Valley of the Bluebells This short and easy linear route to the east of Buttermere turns into the secret Rannerdale valley. If timed right a carpet of brilliant blue will delight your senses. Start: 10:30 am at Buttermere village car park Grid ref: NY1 74169 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 4,8 km, 3 miles, 2.5 hrs Just turn up
Thursday 14 May
Rothay Ramble An easy walk on road and track from Ambleside following the River Rothay to Rydal Park. Start: 11:00 am at Rydal Road car park, Ambleside Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 5.6 km, 3.4 miles, 2 hrs Just turn up.
Friday 15 May
Walla Crag via Ashness Bridge A gentle ascent via the lakeshore and Great Wood to Ashness Bridge and then Walla Crag for a breathtaking panorama. Start: 11:00 am at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall. Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 12 km, 7,5 miles, 4.5 hrs Just turn up
Saturday 16 May
Langdale by Ridge, Fell and Tarn Catch the bus to Dungeon Ghyll for a challenging climb. Start: 9:30 am at Ambleside Information Centre Price: Bus fare required Grade: Hard Length: 13.5 km, 8.4 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up.
Bassenthwaite - Awesome Ospreys and Vanishing Vendace Walk past Mirehouse to the lakeshore and St Bega's church, then to the osprey viewpoint. Learn about the lake restoration project and our fabulous ospreys. Start: 10:30 am at Dodd Wood car park, near
Bassenthwaite Grid ref: NY235282 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 8 km, 4.9 miles, 3 hrs Just turn up.
An event packed full of surprises: the Open5 is an adventure race with a twist of endurance. www.openadventure.com
Saturday 16 - Friday 22 May
With master classes, workshops and beginners' events, the Festival of Fishing is a week long celebration of the superb angling on offer in Cumbria. www.gofishinglakedistrict.co.uk
Sunday 17 May
Food producers displaying and selling their wonderful wares. www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
Sunday 17 May
Get your running shoes on or simply come and encourage the entrants as they race around England's longest lake and help to raise money for one of the UK's leading youth development organisations. www.brathay.org.uk
A practical day on the fells to improve your map and compass skills. Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian, Start: 10:00 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Adult £5, child £3 Grade: Moderate Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs Booking essential.
Latrigg Summit Walk along the old railway and paths through Brundholme Woods before an easy ascent to Latrigg, for panoramic views. Start: 1:30 pm at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 9.6 km, 5,9 miles, 3.5 hrs Just turn up.
Monday 18 May
A gentle walk up the Scandale Valley Walk up the narrow lanes of old Ambleside into Scandale to an old pack horse bridge. Return via the popular Fairfield Horseshoe path. Start: 11:00 am at Ambleside Information Centre Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 5,1 km, 3.1 miles, 3 hrs Just turn up.
Thursday 21 May
Follow forest tracks to Carron Crag with glimpses of forest sculpture along the way. Enjoy extensive views of mountains and sea. Start: 10:30 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 14 km, 8,8 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 May
A beautiful village and a beautiful musical experience in the local pubs and halls, encompassing a raft of traditional Lakeland folk and roots music from international artists. www.musicinireby.co.uk
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May
An inspiring series of events as part of the Cultural Olympiad bringing the hills and streets of Cumbria alive with the sights and sounds of the very best outdoor performers and artists from across the world. www.lakesalive.org
Saturday 23 May
Enjoy a cruise on the magnificent Steam Yacht Gondola whilst the children are entertained by tales of Beatrix Potter. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Get to grips with the basics on our canoeing taster sessions. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes, Sessions at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Ages 8+. Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere. Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: £6 per 2 hour session Length: 2 hrs Booking essential .
Sunday 24 May
Join us in an art workshop with a difference. Use the natural materials at Brockhole to create a unique piece of artwork. Sessions at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere. Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: £4 per 2 hour session. Booking essential
High above Glencoyne We take the bus to Aira Force then traverse the hillside path for magnificent views of Ullswater, Start: 10:00 am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding Price: Bus fare required Grade: Hard Length: 11.3 km, 7 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up.
Two Hill Top Tarns and a Craggy Wood A - scenic walk climbing through Craggy Woods and out onto the fells to visit Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubbs Start: 10:30 am at Wilf's Cafe, Mill Yard, Staveley Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 10 km, 6.3 miles, 5 hrs Just turn up.
Little Langdale - Fells and Tarns An energetic walk to the summit of Lingmoor via Blea Tarn, returning over Slater Bridge. Start: 10: 30 am at Tilberthwaite Quarry car park, near Coniston Grid ref: NY30701 0 Price: Free Grade: Hard Length: 13 km, 8.1 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up.
Elterwater's Heritage - from State to Gunpowder This gentle walk goes from Elterwater Common towards Chapel Stile, to the working slate quarry. Returning via the site of the old gunpowder works. Start: 10:30 am at Elterwater Common NT car park Grid ref: NY329051 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 3.5 km, 2.2 miles, 2 hrs Just turn up
Experience the Pharos at Brockhole. This temporary structure acts as a 360 degree viewing station to allow you to draw the landscape around you. Start: 11:00 am at Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere. Price: Free Just turn up.
Sunday 24 - Monday 25 May
Witness the drill and tactics of Roman Soldiers at the time of the legendary King Arthur. www.english-heritage.org.uk
Monday 25th May
Garden Trail At Troutbeck A smashing opportunity to see 12 beautiful private gardens in one of the Lake District's most picturesque villages. Adults £5, children under 16 years free.
Muncaster Castle festival Of Fools Vote for the prestigious title of 'Fool of Muncaster'. It's sheer tomfoolery like you've never experienced, www.muncaster.co.uk
Whether you're up for a little flutter or a flutter of excitement, race days at beautiful Cartmel give you both. There's lots of additional attractions including trade stalls, events and fun fair rides. www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk
Steamer, Date and Felt Cruise to Howtown then walk over Beda Fell to view the ancient deer forest of Bannerdale, returning via Boredale Hause. Start: 9:30 am at J11swater Steamer Pier, Glenridding Grid ref: NY390169 Price: Boat fare required Grade: Hard Length: 11.3 km, 7.1 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up.
Beacon Torn and a Giant's Grave A visit to the ancient British settlement at Heathwaite, followed by a tell walk to Beacon Tarn. Start: 10:30 am at Broughton in Furness town square Grid ref: SD212876 Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 10.5 km, 6,5 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up.
Coffins, Caves and Crags This guided walk takes in a lofty crag, three lakes, a cave and tales of old Lakeland. Start: 10:30 am at Ambleside Information Centre Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 11.3 km, 7.1 miles, 5.5 hrs Just turn up
See the home of creatures of the deep at low tide. Ages 10+ with parent or guardian, Start: 6:00 pm at Drigg Road End, Drigg nr Holmrook Grid ref: SD049985 Price: Free, donations welcome Grade: Easy Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 3 hrs Just turn up.
Tuesday 26 May
A practical day outdoors to improve your map and compass skills. Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Coniston LDNP car park Grid ref: SD303975 Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Adult £5, child £3 Grade: Moderate Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs Booking essential.
Derwentwater Ramble Take the launch across the lake, walk easy lakeshore paths to Lodore Falls and back to Keswick by foot, bus
or launch. Start: 10:00 am at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall Price: Boat fare required Grade: Easy Length: 10 km, 6.2 miles, 5 hrs Just turn up.
Wednesday 27 May
Borrowdale Ramble A linear walk through the stunning Borrowdale valley from Seatoller to Grange, then along the Catbells terrace or lakeshore paths back to Keswick. Start: 10:00 am at Keswick Information Centre, the Moot Hall Price: Bus fare required Grade: Moderate Length: 12.5 km, 7.8 miles, 6 hrs Just turn up
Over Lingmoor into Little Langdale Climb out of Elterwater village onto the Lingmoor Fell ridge and Side Pike before an exciting descent to Blea Tarn and Little Langdale, returning to Elterwater. Start: 10:30 am at Elterwater riverside car park Grid ref: NY329048 Price: Free Grade: Hard Length: 13.6 km, 8.4 miles, 6,5 hrs Just turn up
What mysteries await in the garden? Let the plants reveal their secrets, guided by a friendly gardener on a discovery trail around Brockhole gardens, Start: 2:00 pm at Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 1.5 hrs Booking essential.
Caldew Valley Evening Ramble An easy walk in the beautiful upper Caldew valley to look at the plants and animals. Start: 6:30 pm at Mosedale Bridge Grid ref: NY356320 Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 5 km, 3,1 miles, 2 hrs Just turn up.
Thursday 28 May
Have a go at Bridge Building. Use simple materials, Can you create something that you dare to cross? Sessions at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Ages 8+ Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: £5 per 2 hour session Length: 1.5 hrs Booking essential
Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May
Garden Festival at Holker Hall and Gardens The Holker Garden Festival celebrates the best gardens, food and countryside in amazing Holker parkland. Excellent show gardens, horticultural marquee, all kinds of entertainment, demonstrations, plants, live music, events and arena, over 39 guest food producers. A great day out for the entire family. Adults £13.50, senior citizens / students £12. Now in its 16th year and firmly established as one of the UK's leading shows, Holker Garden Festival is nothing less than a magnificent horticultural celebration nestling in a glorious setting. www.holker-hall.co.uk
Thursday 28 - Sunday 31 May
Four days of events including battle re-enactments, exhibitions. Hadrian's Wall Country will celebrate the influence that waves of invaders, visitors and locals throughout history have had on the wall and its unique landscape. www.hadrians-wall.org
Saturday 30 May
Get to grips with the basics on our rafting taster sessions. Please bring along a towel and a change of clothes. Sessions at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Ages 8+. Start point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: £6 per 2 hour session Length: 2 hrs 12518. Booking essential
Mere, Tarn and Water Walk around Loughrigg Fell on shore paths and low fells from the Grasmere valley to the Langdale valley. Start: 10:30 am at Lower White Moss Common car park Grid ref: NY350065 Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 11 km, 6,9 miles, 5.5 hrs Just turn up.
Sunday 31 May
A practical day on the tells to improve your map and compass skills, Map and compass provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Start: 10:00 am at Grasmere LDNP Stock Lane car park Contact: 0845 272 0004 Price: Adult £5, child £3 Grade: Moderate Length: 8 km, 5 miles, 6.5 hrs Booking essential.
June 2009
Tuesday 2 June
Tarn Hows, Holme Fell and Black Crag Join the Rambler bus, then it's a roller-coaster of a day ascending two summits and visiting Tarn Hows, before returning to Hawkshead. Start: 10:20 am at Hawkshead LDNP car park Price: Bus fare required Grade: Hard Length: 14.5 km, 9 miles, 6.5 hrs Just turn up.
High Rigg Fell A circular walk up, over and around High Rigg in St John's-in-the-Vale, with panoramic views. tart: 10:30 am at Legburthwaite car park, Thirlmere Price: Free Grade: Moderate Length: 9 km, 5.5 miles, 4 hrs Just turn up
Friday 5 June
Enjoy a pleasant stroll and an update on the development of Brockhole gardens. Start: 1:30 pm at Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Windermere Price: Free Grade: Easy Length: 1 hr Just turn up.
Thursday 4 - Monday 8 June
Appleby Horse Fair 017683 51177 Horse fair is now synonymous with the beautiful town of Appleby. Come and soak up the extraordinary atmosphere and a fascinating culture. 017683 51177
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 June
Boot Beer Festival Three traditional English pubs in spectacular Lakeland surroundings. www.bootbeer.co.uk
Friday 5 June - Saturday 6
190 fine beers, tasty ciders and delicious wines. www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk
Friday 5 - Saturday 13 June
A sensational schedule of concerts, workshops and master classes that honour the very best in international classical music, www.ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk
Saturday 6 June
The toughest race in the country? The 21 km Garburn Trail from Staveley to Windermere, capped off at the end with festival fun for all ages. www.lakelandtrails.org
Saturday 13th June 10am to 4pm Edwardian Festival - Grange-over-Sands Edwardian Festival with entertainment on the bandstand and in the park. Jazz band, Morris dancers, Punch and Judy, flea circus etc. Edwardian dressing competition, with over 40 stalls, refreshments, and even free parking for your horseless carriage! Adults £2, children under 16 years free
Medieval Muncaster at Muncaster Castle Turning the clock back to celebrate 800 years of history at Muncaster Castle! A Medieval re-enactment group in the gardens will show you life in medieval times, including armoury, cooking and battles! Experience history with fun and festivities all weekend! Gardens, owls and maze cost adult £8, child £6; Family ticket £26.00.
Cumbria event guide April 2009 through April 2010
Whitehaven Male Voice Choir - Rehearsal - Whitehaven Male Voice Choir’s weekly rehearsal, every Thursday. New members always welcome. Contact: Don Messenger (secretary) Tel: 01946 63452 or Billy King (chairman) Tel: 01946 820042. e-mail: secretary@wmvc.co.uk or chairman@wmvc.co.uk
Thursday 10 Apr 08 to Thursday 9 Apr 09 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm St Gregory’s & St Patrick’s Church, Quay Street, Whitehaven (small church next to Argos) Cumbria CA28 7LS Inspiring Success in the Kitchen - cookery days with former Cumbria Cook of the Year Diana Brown - A great treat for 2 - join Diana Brown for an enyoyable, inspirational cooking experience. Arrive Friday eve. Full days cooking fun on Saturday. Light refreshments. Sunday - explore, or sample Lakes food.(itinerary provided). Themes include Back to Baking, Bread for Beginners, Puds for Pleasure and Novelty Cakes. £240.00:2 day away-break ( B&B inc Breakfast) for 2 people. Tel:01524 781397
Saturday 10 Jan 09 to Thursday 30 Apr 09 - Course can be arranged each weekend, and will be designed to meet your particular needs. Tythebarn House, North Road, HOLME ( Just off J36 M6) Cumbria LA6 1QG Tatty Bumpkin Classes Penrith (Children aged 18 months-5 Years - The classes are fun,loosely based on yoga with lots of stories & are designed for parents to join in. Great for children on many levels (the physical side of the sessions, music, storytelling etc) as well as great fun. They start with the Tatty Bumpkin warm up song, Bendy, Giggly, Clever and Strong -a specially adapted Salutation to the Sun & then down though the Giggle tree on a magical adventure
Friday 27 Feb 09 to Friday 3 Apr 09 - 10AM Friday 27th Feb,6th March,13th March,20th March,27th March,3rd April All places need to be booked. St Andrews centre St Andrews Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7XX FAME - The Musical - FAME is packed with breathtaking routines and unforgettable songs as the students of New York’s High School for the Performance Arts find themselves on an inspiring journey of laughter, tears, heartache and romance. Teacher Beverley Trotman (who won the hearts of the nation when she appeared on the hit TV show X Factor), heads the cast of Fame as Ms Sherman.
Monday 30 Mar 09 to Saturday 4 Apr 09 - Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Tickets: £27.50, £26.50, plus concessions The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JQ Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Wednesday 1 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR Buddhist Meditation Classes in Carlisle: What is Faith and Why do we need it? - These weekly classes provide an introduction to meditation and Buddhism. Classes from 7.30pm - 9pm. No need to book, simply turn up. Beginners welcome. Cost £5 per class. For more details contact Uma Kadampa Buddhist Centre,01228 594603, info@uma.org.uk
Thursday 2 Apr 09 Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JL Buddhist Meditation Classes in Cockermouth: What is Faith and Why do we need it? - These weekly classes provide an introduction to meditation and Buddhism. Classes from 7.30pm - 9pm. No need to book, simply turn up. Beginners welcome. Cost £5 per class. For more details contact Uma Kadampa Buddhist Centre,01228 594603, info@uma.org.uk
Thursday 2 Apr 09 Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Cockermouth Cumbria Reiki Master - This one day training is for people who have already comlpeted Reiki 1 & 2 Please contact Sue for further imformation.
Friday 3 Apr 09 - 10am--4pm Hazeldean Therapy Centre Cumbria CA5 6LA Woodland Walks 2 - Join our Forestry warden for a walk through one of our woodlands to learn more about how we look after this wonderful environment.
Friday 3 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Adult £3. National Trust. at Harrowslack Car Park, Far Sawrey, Ambleside. Tel:James Archer, 015394 37131 Hawkshead and Claife c/o Hill Top Near Sawrey Ambleside Cumbria LA22 OLF Film at The Heron - ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ [15] - Meet the dysfunctional and bankrupted family of housewife Sheryl Hoover whose 7 year old daughter Olive has a chance to enter the ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ pageant. As they travel to California in an old VW campervan, in the hope of her winning and making a dream come true, the clan gradually get to know one another and the journey becomes fully engaging and oddly poignant.
Friday 3 Apr 09 - BOX OFFICE Visit or call 10am - 1pm Tuesday & Friday. Use 24 hour answer phone for a call back or e-mail: boxoffice@theherontheatre.com Admission £5.00. MATINEE 1.30pm EVENING 7.30pm THE HERON THEATRE - ’the theatre in the country’ Stanley Street BEETHAM Cumbria LA7 7AS Food Smoking Courses - Fun one-day and weekend food smoking courses. Learn how to hot and cold smoke food. Use a vareity of different smokers and even learn how to build your own home smoker. Come on a weekend course and catch your own trout to smoke and learn to make your own recipe sausages to smoke. Buy a voucher for someone as a gift or treat yourself. A number of courses are run every month April - October
Saturday 4 Apr 09 to Saturday 31 Oct 09 - Courses run from 9.45 - 16.30 on selected days. Course dates are on the website. Additional dates can be arranged for groups. Max 8 people. Castle Court, Shap. Penrith Cumbria CA10 3LG Family Activities this Easter Vacation - Whatever the weather, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery encourage creativity. Our experienced guides adapt our tours to interest people of all ages & written children’s guides have been created for the museum. Drop into our family activity room opposite Dove Cottage & enjoy a range of activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please visit website for more information on activities.
Saturday 4 Apr 09 to Sunday 19 Apr 09 - 10am - 5pm, closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery Cumbria LA22 9SH The Spring Fair - AN INSPIRATIONAL GATHERING OF ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS & FOOD.The Spring Fair @ Rheged returns with two Exhibition Halls full of stylish gift ideas, inspiring craftwork and tempting food, ensuring your Easter break starts with a great weekend at Cumbria’s leading Visitor Centre.
Saturday 4 Apr 09 to Sunday 5 Apr 09 - 10.00am-4.00pm Rheged Discovery Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DQ Fun Free Bunny Trail at Rheged - Throughout the Easter holidays follow the footprints around the centre in our fun trail to find the Easter Bunny. There’s a tasty prize if you find him.
Saturday 4 Apr 09 to Sunday 19 Apr 09 - All day 10am - 5pm. FREE The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ The Spring Fair @ Rheged 09 - An Inspirational Gathering of Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Food in two exhibition halls
Saturday 4 Apr 09 to Sunday 5 Apr 09 - Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ CA11 0DQ Poetry please - Listen to our servants read William¿s poems. Have a go at writing your own and enter it in our competition.
Saturday 4 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Ghostly fireside stories - Get cosy by the kitchen fire as our servants tell the Cumbrian ghost stories William and his sister Dorothy might have listened to.
Monday 6 Apr 09 - 12am - 12.30pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Al Murray - Following the critical success of hit primetime ITV1 shows Al Murray’s Happy Hour and a second Audience With, Al Murray – The Pub Landlord’s Beautiful British Tour sees the comic visit some of the nation’s best known venues from February 2009 including Carlisle. This will be the Guv’s fourth national outing, with all three previous sell-out tours extended due to demand.
Monday 6 Apr 09 - Monday 6 April 8pm £25 01228 625222 The Sands Centre, Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1JQ Happy birthday William - Come and try Georgian seed cake and make a celebratory card for William.
Tuesday 7 Apr 09 - 11am - 4pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Crafty cross-stitch - Be inspired by our Georgian sampler and have a go at making your own.
Wednesday 8 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 1.30pm. All Tickets £2.5. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Teddy Bears Picnic at Rheged - If you go down to the woods today your sure of a big surprise! Bring along your Teddy to join in stories, games, crafts and a delicious lunch too in Rheged’s indoor woodland. Booking essential, ticket includes a chance to soft play before of after the picnic. Suitable for children aged 4+ who must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per child
Wednesday 8 Apr 09 - 11am The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ The Bindman Walks - Town End walks - Walks around Dove Cottage Garden & Town End with the Custodian of Dove Cottage & Senior Guide - weather permitting. Learn about the Wordsworth’s life & some of their neighbours. Thomas Ashburner who delivered their coal & Molly Fisher who had not heard of the French Revolution ten years after it happened.
Wednesday 8 Apr 09 - 10.45am The Bindman Lectures are free, but do require booking as places are limited please contact 015394 35544 Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9SH It¿s a knockout - Rise to our skittles challenge and win a small prize.
Thursday 9 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 12pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Whitehaven Easter Egg Trail - Follow a Coastal Trail from the Hague Mining Museum, Whitehaven and complete a clue sheet to win an Easter egg prize! Trail time approx 1 - 2 hours, from 10am onwards. Have a go at fun craft activities.
Friday 10 Apr 09 - 10am - 3pm. Child £1.50 Trail with Easter egg prize Per Item £0.50 some craft activities. National Trust. Trail starts at the Candlestick, Whitehaven.. Tel:Borrowdale Property Office, 017687 74649 Buttermere and Ennerdale Unit 16 Leconfield Industrial Estate Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QB Pace eggs and pastry fish - Get creative in the kitchen and make these traditional goodies to take home.
Friday 10 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Teddy Bears Picnic at Rheged - If you go down to the woods today your sure of a big surprise! Bring along your Teddy to join in stories, games, crafts and a delicious lunch too in Rheged’s indoor woodland. Booking essential, ticket includes a chance to soft play before of after the picnic. Suitable for children aged 4+ who must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per child
Friday 10 Apr 09 - 11am The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ Giant 9-Day Sale of Secondhand Books - Come along to (probably) the biggest sale of second-hand books you’re likely to find in Cumbria this Easter. Discount prices all week. Please bring your own bag. Refreshments. Admission 50p in aid of The Great North Air Ambulance. To find us follow the brown signs to Holker Hall.
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Sunday 19 Apr 09 - Open from Good Friday for 10 days until Sunday 19th April 10am - 4pm Holker School, Cark in Cartmel, Grange over Sands Cumbria LA11 7PQ Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Sunday 12 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR Easter Trail - Search Townend for the hidden Easter Eggs and complete the trail to win your chocolate prize! £1.50 per trail.
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Monday 13 Apr 09 - 1pm - 4pm. All Tickets £1.50. National Trust. Tel:Emma Wright, 015394 32628 Townend Troutbeck Windermere Cumbria LA23 1LB High Hall Nursery & Woodland Walk .... Start of a New Season - A rustic, old fashioned Plant & Shrub Nursery that blends perfectly into its rural environment. A peaceful and relaxing walk through private woodland can also be enjoyed by visitors ..whilst for children the little houses of the Woodland Folk are hidden nearby. Nature table, with pond aquarium, competitions, Snail Mail and more. more...
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Sunday 11 Oct 09 - Good Friday, Easter Saturday, & Sunday 10am - 4pm ... then as of 16th April we will open Thu 10am - 6pm ... Fri, Sat, & Sun 10am - 4pm until we close mid-Oct. Closed Mon, Tue & Wed. Entrance: FREE High Hall Nursery & Woodland Walk, Westward, nr Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8NQ Art Exhibition - Carlisle & Border Art Society present their Spring exhibition at Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle. Free admission. All paintings and cards are for sale and refreshements are available. New exciting work by local artists.
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Monday 13 Apr 09 - Friday 10th - 12pm-5pm Saturday 11th - 10am-5pm Sunday 12th - 12pm-5pm Monday 13th - 10am-4pm Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle. Cumbria CA3 0LD Arnside Village Easter Market - Lots of local food, art and craft stalls. Easter raffle
Saturday 11 Apr 09 - 10 - 4 W.I. Village Hall, Orchard Road, Arnside Cumbria LA5 0DP Beginners’ Climbing Course - If you have never tried rock climbing before come on this course and we will show you why we love it. This course is also suitable for you if you have climbed indoors and now want to try climbing on real rock. No experience is necessary and all safety equipment is provided free of charge. Booking Essential. £75/person
Saturday 11 Apr 09 - 09:30-16:30 Shepherd’s Crag, Borrowdale Cumbria CA12 5UY Poetry please - Listen to our servants read William¿s poems. Have a go at writing your own and enter it in our competition.
Saturday 11 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Easter Trail - Step back in time 150 years to discover the sights and sounds of a Dickensian Christmas and meet some the characters of Dickens.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 11pm - Monday 13 April 4pm. All Tickets £1.50. National Trust. Tel:Gill Atkinson, 017683 61893 Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill Temple Sowerby nr Penrith Cumbria CA10 1SP Easter Trails - Join in the Easter fun at Hill Top and Beatrix Potter Gallery with a special quiz to earn your prizes.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 11am - Monday 13 April 4pm. Child £1. National Trust. Hill Top and Beatrix Potter Gallery. Tel:Administrator, 015394 36269 opt 5 Hill Top Near Sawrey Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0LF Easter Trail - Explore Fell Foot Park to find the Easter Trail clues and win yourselves a chocolate egg! Join in the Egg Rolling Competition, a local Westmorland tradition.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 11am - 3pm. Child £3.50. National Trust. Fell Foot Park. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Windermere and Troutbeck St Catherine’s Patterdale Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 1NH Easter Egg Trail - Follow our family spring trail and egg hunt through the woods and along the shore of Derwentwater.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 3.30pm. Child £2. National Trust. National Trust Shop at the Keswick Landing Stages. Tel:Borrowdale Property Office, 017687 74649 Borrowdale Bowe Barn Borrowdale Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 5UP Fun Loving Baby Animals at Rheged - On Easter Sunday join Zoo Educators for an exciting hands on workshop and get closer to cuddly chicks and ducklings. £3.50 per child. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4+. Booking recommended, please call 01768 868000
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 1pm and 2.30pm The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ Lunchtime Meditation - Find peace in a busy world. 1/2 an hour in the middle of your day to relax and unwind. With a simple breathing meditation we can find the space and clarity to be able to deal with our usual deadlines etc without the stress and frustration. Cost: £2, we are a registered charity fees cover running costs only.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 to Tuesday 12 May 09 - Every Tuesday lunchtime, 1pm - 1.30pm The One World Shop, 3 Lowthians Lane, English Street, Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8JR Easter Bonnets Galore at Rheged - On Easter Sunday join us at our craft station by the Fountain for Easter bonnet making fun, drop in any time, no booking required. Small charge of £2 for craft materials. Suitable for accompanied children aged 6+, its great fun for adults too! Call 01768 868000 for details
Sunday 12 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 3.30pm The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ Summerdale House - Open Garden - 1½-acre part-walled country garden restored and developed over last 10yrs by owners. Beautiful setting with fine views across to Farleton Fell. Herbaceous borders, formal and informal ponds, woodland planting, old orchard and new meadow planting. Interesting range of herbaceous perennials, many of which are propagated by owners
Sunday 12 Apr 09 to Monday 13 Apr 09 - Admission £3.50, Children free Open for charity. Summerdale House, Nook, nr Lupton Cumbria LA6 1PE Easter egg trail - Find your way around our fun trail to win a Cadbury¿s chocolate egg.
Monday 13 Apr 09 - 11am - 4pm. All Tickets £1.5. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Easter Trails - Can you help the Easter Chick find her eggs in the garden? Follow the clues for a special Easter treat.
Monday 13 Apr 09 - 11am - 5pm. All Tickets £1.50. National Trust. Tel:administrator, 015395 60951 Sizergh Castle & Garden Sizergh nr Kendal Cumbria LA8 8AE Tempting tastings - Sample some Georgian cooking in our kitchen and take away the recipe.
Tuesday 14 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Foolish Easter - A J James - Fool of Muncaster 2008 will be performing at 1.30pm and 3.30pm on the playground lawns
Tuesday 14 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 5pm Muncaster Castle Cumbria CA18 1RQ Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR Walk with the Gardener - April - Discover the past & present of gardening at Sizergh. Enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons, spot the wildlife & find out about the kitchen garden. Cost of the walk is £3.00 per adult; £1.50 per child
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 2pm - 3pm. Adult £3 (plus garden ticket) Child £1.50 (plus garden ticket). National Trust. Tel:administrator, 015395 60951 Sizergh Castle & Garden Sizergh nr Kendal Cumbria LA8 8AE Window on Windermere - Take a trip by boat to Thomas West’s first viewing station above Windermere, part of the ’Great North Tour’. Learn more about the building and its significance for tourism in the Lake District.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Adult £3. National Trust. Pier 3 at the Bay in Bowness, Windermere. Tel:James Archer, 015394 37131 Hawkshead and Claife c/o Hill Top Near Sawrey Ambleside Cumbria LA22 OLF Crafty cross-stitch - Be inspired by our Georgian sampler and have a go at making your own.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 1.30pm. All Tickets £2.5. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Fairy School - A fun,entertaining and interesting class for children to dress up and make fairy wands and do all sorts of wonderful things with Magical Mel. Also Relax Kids classes throughout April.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 3 classes during the day...10.am...12.30...2.30pm Hazeldean Guest House and Therapy Centre. Cumbria CA5 6LA Teddy Bears Picnic - If you go down to the woods today your sure of a big surprise! Bring along your Teddy to join in stories, games, crafts and a delicious lunch too in Rheged’s indoor woodland. Booking essential, ticket includes a chance to soft play before of after the picnic. Suitable for children aged 4+ who must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per child
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 11am The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0DQ The Bindman Walks - Town End walk - Walks around Dove Cottage Garden & Town End with the Custodian of Dove Cottage & Senior Guide - weather permitting. Learn about the Wordsworth’s life & some of their neighbours. Thomas Ashburner who delivered their coal & Molly Fisher who had not heard of the French Revolution ten years after it happened.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 10.45am The Bindman Walks are free, but do requie booking as places are limited. Please contact 015394 35544. Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9SH It¿s a knockout - Rise to our skittles challenge and win a small prize.
Thursday 16 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 12pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Rydal Hall - Open Garden - Formal Italianate gardens designed by Thomas Mawson in 1911 set in 34 acres. The gardens have recently been restored over a 2yr period returning to their former glory. Informal woodland garden, leading to C17 viewing station/summerhouse, fine herbaceous planting, community vegetable garden, orchard and apiary
Thursday 16 Apr 09 - Admission £3 by donation Open for charity. Rydal Hall, Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9LX Multi-Activity Day - Would you like to try rock climbing, gorge walking and abseiling all on the same action-packed day? You don’t need any experience and we will provide all of the specialist equipment. You just need to bring a pair of trainers, your lunch and a full change of dry clothes! £75/person or £160 for a family. Booking Essential.
Friday 17 Apr 09 - 09:30-16:30 Borrowdale Cumbria CA12 5 Pace eggs and pastry fish - Get creative in the kitchen and make these traditional goodies to take home.
Friday 17 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Beatrix Potter Walks 2 - Join NT staff for a 2.5 hour walk following in the footsteps of Beatrix to Moss Eccles Tarn, one of her favourite places around Sawrey, learning more about all aspects of her life and how we look after the land now.
Friday 17 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 1pm. Adult £3. National Trust. Hill Top House, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LF. Tel:Administrator, 015394 36269 opt 5 Hill Top Near Sawrey Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0LF The Annapurna Indian Dance Company - ’Dancing for The Deities’ - An enjoyable and imaginative programme, aimed at achieving harmony and understanding between people of different cultures through Indian dance. Introducing the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India, through performances of graceful and rhythmic dance and storytelling, present this spectacular, beautiful and traditional programme with verve, colour and vitality - the true spirit of India
Friday 17 Apr 09 to Saturday 18 Apr 09 - BOX OFFICE Visit or call 10am - 1pm Tuesday & Friday. Use 24 hour answer phone for a call back or e-mail: boxoffice@theherontheatre.com Admission £9.00. Doors open 6.45pm. Performance 7.30pm THE HERON THEATRE - ’the theatre in the country’ Stanley Street BEETHAM Cumbria LA7 7AS Poetry please - Listen to our servants read William¿s poems. Have a go at writing your own and enter it in our competition.
Saturday 18 Apr 09 - 11.30am -. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Relax Kids - A Treat for all Parents Send your child to a Relax Kids class and take an hour out whilst your child learns fantastic ways to feel Happy, peaceful and calm. Relax Kids classes will help develop your child’s concentration, creativity and self- esteem with movement, stretching and breathing exercises, games, Affirmations and simple visualisations.
Saturday 18 Apr 09 - 11.30am & 1pm 45min Taster sessions Purple Lotus Kinmont Barn Cumbria Art Exhibition - Exhibition by professional Cumbrian artists. Contemporary work by Finch Brough and wildlife paintings by Linda Whelpdale. Also showing work by Jan Foster and Carole Golightly.
Saturday 18 Apr 09 to Sunday 19 Apr 09 - Saturday 18th April - 10.30am - 5pm Sunday 19th April - 10am - 4.30pm Keswick Moot Hall, above the tourist information office in the town centre. Cumbria CA12 5JR The Bindman Talks - ’We have heard Ravens...’ - A look at the Wordsworths’ descriptions of the birds & flowers that they encountered while at Dove Cottage. The event will be led by Hilary Fry, an ornithologist & former university lecturer, John Mounsey, a naturalist & retired biology teacher. If weather permits, part of the afternoon will be spent outside.
Saturday 18 Apr 09 - 3pm The Bindman Talks are free, but do require booking as places are limited. Please contact 015394 35544. The Jerwood Centre, Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9SH Ross Noble - Things - In his new show Ross will be covering the topic of things - big things and small things, things that have happened to him, things that have happened to you. Surfing the wave of the here and now, join ‘the most brilliant stand-up of his generation’ (Sunday Telegraph) in a free form, free wheeling ride into the way things are.
Sunday 19 Apr 09 - 8pm Suitable for 15+ Tickets: £20 The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JQ ’Whapweasel’ Folk Band - Sunday 19 April: Thursby Parish Hall 7:30pm. ‘Whapweasel’ – A lively folk band (usually eight of them) that some in the audience will want to get up and dance to – but it is not a Ceilidh band with a caller. It’s music to bop around to, and enjoy! In 2005 it was voted ‘Best Dance Band’ by the BBC Folk awards. £6 adult, £5 con, $3.50 child, £16 family from Thursby Post Office or 01228 710101
Sunday 19 Apr 09 - 7:30 pm Thursby Parish Hall, Matty Lonning, Thursby, Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6PQ Medicine for the Mind - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes - Learn how to overcome anger, stress, anxiety & fear. These classes are an introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, simply turn up. Cost is £5 per class. We are a charity the fees cover running costs only. For more details see our website www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk or call 01228 594603.
Monday 20 Apr 09 to Monday 11 May 09 - Mondays for 4 weeks, 7.30pm - 9pm Age Concern, Old Customs House, West Strand, Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7LR Medicine for the Mind - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes - Learn how to overcome anger, stress, anxiety & fear. These classes are an introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, simply turn up. Cost is £5 per class. We are a charity the fees cover running costs only. For more details see our website www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk or call 01228 594603.
Monday 20 Apr 09 to Monday 11 May 09 - Mondays for 4 weeks, 7.30pm - 9pm Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Penrith. Cumbria CA11 7TR Happy Hum - Early Years Music - A weekly music, movement and storytelling workshop. ’Happy Hum’ aims to engage babies and young children in music and movement in a fun, safe and stimulating way. Each workshop is tailored to suit the age and ability of the children and the needs of the group. During the workshop children, parents and carers will experience singing, rhythm and movement.
Monday 20 Apr 09 to Wednesday 31 Mar 10 - EVERY MONDAY (During term time only) 1st Session for ages 1-4 years (+ younger siblings): 9.30am-10.30am. 2nd Session for ages 0-12 months: 10.45am-11.45am. Castletown Community Centre, Gillwilly Road, Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BL next stage Crochet revival with Monique Rebanks - Crochet is back in fashion. Join us on this relaxing day to learn further about crochet and all thats possible and how to follow a pattern or diagram. When the day is finished, you will be able to crochet anything you fancy. Materials and handouts are provided with the opportunity to either borrow or buy a crochet hook on the day. £38 lovely 2 course lunch l
Tuesday 21 Apr 09 - course time 9.30-3.30pm The Cycle Cafe is a family-run tea garden with unusual opening times. Fri 12.00 to 18.00. Sat 10.00 to 18.00 and the second Sun of the month 10.00 to 18.00.April -Sept Greystoke Cycle Café, nr Penrith , Lake District Cumbria CA11 0UT Footprint Eco Building Talk in April - A chance to see the straw bale eco-classroom at St Catherine’s. It is not normally open to the public so this is a great way for you to hear the whole story of its creation and its use today. Prices apply to NT Members also
Tuesday 21 Apr 09 - 6pm - 7.30pm. Adult £4 Child £2. National Trust. St Catherine’s, Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NH. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Windermere and Troutbeck St Catherine’s Patterdale Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 1NH Wildlife Walks - Join our NT staff for an evening walk around the Castle grounds to see what wildlife we might find out and about!
Tuesday 21 Apr 09 - 7.30pm - 9pm. Adult £3. National Trust. Wray Castle front door, Low Wray, Ambleside. Tel:James Archer, 015394 37131 Hawkshead and Claife c/o Hill Top Near Sawrey Ambleside Cumbria LA22 OLF Earth Day talks - How green were our Georgians? To celebrate Earth Day, the maid dishes the dirt on recycling and the manservant talks about water problems.
Wednesday 22 Apr 09 - 11.30am - 12pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:Gill Fayers, 015394-46027 Wordsworth House Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Wednesday 22 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR Bike Maintenance Evening with Steve Woods A Quirky Workshop @ Greystoke Cycle Cafe - £19 inc refreshments/ cakes . Things you need to know about your bike & how to mend them in order to be self sufficient when you’re out on a day bike ride on your own. -includes drink & cakes. Starting with basics Steve rapidly moves through most common problems with tyres (inc punctures as necessary) , wheels, brakes, gears, hydraulics , headsets, cranks and more...just ask if there’s anything
Wednesday 22 Apr 09 - Other course dates Thurs 2nd July and Thu 10th Sept 09 cafe opens Fri 12-6pm Sat 10 to 6pm and the second Sun of the month 10-6pm April to end Sept only. Quirky Workshops run all year Greystoke Cycle Café, nr Penrith , Lake District Cumbria CA11 0UT Beaded Tassles, Yvette Sewell - Join us for a lovely relaxing day and create a beautiful beaded tassel using nothing more than a needle, thread and gorgeous beads. The range of colours available is beautiful. Make a tassel for your own home, or to give as a special gift, if you can bear to give it away. Or, create a fabulous Christmas Tassel, a treasure to unwrap from its tissue each year. Be warned though - it’s addic
Wednesday 22 Apr 09 - course times 9.30-3.30pm The Cycle Cafe is a family-run tea garden with unusual opening times. Fri 12.00 to 18.00. Sat 10.00 to 18.00 and the second Sun of the month 10.00 to 18.00. We will serve a Greystoke Cycle Café, nr Penrith , Lake District Cumbria CA11 0UT It’s Tim to Speak Up for Wind Power - South Lakeland Friends of the Earth invite you to this talk on wind power that takes place only days before the Armistead wind farm appeal. Speakers include Rebecca Willis, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission, Neil Crumpton, National Energy Campaigner for Friends of the Earth, and a member of Infinergy - the company who hope to repower the Baywind community wind farm.
Wednesday 22 Apr 09 - 7:30pm Shakespeare Centre, Kendal Cumbria LA9 4HE Medicine for the Mind - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes - Learn how to overcome anger, stress, anxiety & fear. These classes are an introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, simply turn up. Cost is £5 per class. We are a charity the fees cover running costs only. For more details see our website www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk or call 01228 594603.
Thursday 23 Apr 09 to Thursday 14 May 09 - Every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9pm. Uma Kadamapa Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JL Medicine for the Mind - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes - Learn how to overcome anger, stress, anxiety & fear. These classes are an introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, simply turn up. Cost is £5 per class. We are a charity the fees cover running costs only. For more details see our website www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk or call 01228 594603.
Thursday 23 Apr 09 to Thursday 14 May 09 - Thursdays for 4 weeks, 7.30pm - 9pm Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Cockermouth. Cumbria CA13 9PH Film at The Heron – ‘Notes on a Scandal’ [15] - Director: Richard Eyre. Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Tom Georgeson, Michael Maloney in a psychological thriller, of rare delicacy. An ageing and lonely history teacher in a north London school, keeps a personal diary in which she vents her frustration and judgments. When a new art teacher joins the school the two become friends, until Barbara discovers her in a compromising position.
Friday 24 Apr 09 - BOX OFFICE Visit or call 10am - 1pm Tuesday & Friday. Use 24 hour answer phone for a call back or e-mail: boxoffice@theherontheatre.com Admission £5.00. MATINEE 1.30pm EVENING 7.30pm THE HERON THEATRE - ’the theatre in the country’ Stanley Street BEETHAM Cumbria LA7 7AS Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Friday 24 Apr 09 to Saturday 25 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR Wray Castle Revealed 3 - Join NT staff on a tour of Wray Castle and its grounds to discover the stories and people associated with this unique place and the challenges faced in restoring the grounds to their Victorian glory.
Friday 24 Apr 09 - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Adult £3. National Trust. Wray Castle, Low Wray, Ambleside. Tel:James Archer, 015394 37131 Hawkshead and Claife c/o Hill Top Near Sawrey Ambleside Cumbria LA22 OLF Dove Cottage Poets with Wordsworth Trust Poet-in-Residence, Adam O’Riordan - A wonderful opportunity to try your hand at writing poetry. Whether you have never set pen to paper before or you are a seasoned sonneteer, this is a monthly group for poets of all levels and experience.
Friday 24 Apr 09 - 2.30pm - 4.30pm Lower Rotunda, The Jerwood Centre, Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery Cumbria LA22 9SH Summer Fete to celebrate our new adventure playground - Andrew Johnston, Britain’s Got Talent finalist, will be officially opening the event. Stalls will include cake and sweets, hair braiding, lucky dip, tombola, chocolate express, face painting, pin the tail on the donkey. Outside activities will be run depending on the weather. Cumbria Police and Fire Brigade will also be attending, have a go in a fire engine! Refreshements also available.
Saturday 25 Apr 09 - 1.15pm to 3.30pm St Bede’s RC Primary School, entrance through St Bede’s Church, Wigton Road, Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7DS Day Course: Freedom from Suffering - With Kelsang Lhachog. Everyone Welcome. £20 including vegetarian lunch and refreshments. BOOKINGS must be made IN ADVANCE. Please call Uma Buddhist Centre on 01228 594603 to book or visit our website for a booking form
Saturday 25 Apr 09 - 10am-5pm Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JL Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple - Open Garden - 40 acres of gardens and woodland surrounding historic mansion. Temple garden an oasis of peace, lake and wildlife garden, arboretum, cottage gardens. Woodland walks to Morecambe Bay
Saturday 25 Apr 09 - Admission £3, Children free Open for charity. Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple, A5087 Coast Rd Cumbria LA12 9QQ Garden Open Days, Conishead Priory and Buddhist Temple - 40 acres of gardens and woodland surrounding historic mansion. Temple garden an oasis of peace, lake & wildlife garden, arboretum, cottage gardens. Woodland walks to Morecambe Bay. Free Guided House Tours from 2pm onwards with garden ticket. Temple, Cafe and Gift shop open from 12 noon.
Saturday 25 Apr 09 to Sunday 26 Apr 09 - 2 to 5pm Conishead Priory, 2 miles south of Ulverston on the A5087 Coast Road Cumbria LA12 9QQ Glass Fusing Course - Learn the art of making beautiful fused glass on this beginner’s course. We start with the basics of glass cutting then move on through the design process looking at different types of glass, techniques and inclusions. The final project of the day combines all your aquired knowledge. Call for more information or alternative dates: 015394 42929
Sunday 26 Apr 09 - Course runs from 10am to 4pm Pinfold Gallery, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere Cumbria LA23 3BJ Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple - Open Garden - 40 acres of gardens and woodland surrounding historic mansion. Temple garden an oasis of peace, lake and wildlife garden, arboretum, cottage gardens. Woodland walks to Morecambe Bay
Sunday 26 Apr 09 - Admission £3, Children free. Times:2-5. Open for charity. Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple, A5087 Coast Rd Cumbria LA12 9QQ Architectural Tour - April - Uncover evidence from the past and discover the hidden secrets of Sizergh’s architecture, from 14th to 21st Century. Our walk takes us around the exterior of the castle, into the 16th century bank barn and around the outbuildings.
Sunday 26 Apr 09 - 2pm - 2.45pm. Adult £3 (plus garden ticket). National Trust. Tel:administrator, 015395 60951 Sizergh Castle & Garden Sizergh nr Kendal Cumbria LA8 8AE Lilac Cottage Garden - Open Garden - Approx 1-acre garden set in compartments in a coastal setting. Featuring raised and woodland gardens, herbaceous borders, large lawned areas and sandstone gazebo. Each garden has an individual theme, well stocked with plants and shrubs. In the springtime the magnolias, azaleas, rhododendrons and tulip beds give a fine display of colour, which continues throughout summer and into autumn
Sunday 26 Apr 09 - Admission £3, Children free. Times:11-4. Open for charity. Lilac Cottage Garden, Cumbria CA7 4JJ What’s in There? - Enjoy a peek inside some of Sizergh’s finest furniture and find out more about how we look after it.
Monday 27 Apr 09 - 1pm - Sunday 03 May 5pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust. Tel:administrator, 015395 60951 Sizergh Castle & Garden Sizergh nr Kendal Cumbria LA8 8AE Beginners’ Watercolours Workshop in Spring’s Garden - Spend an enjoyable and relaxing day being guided through and experimenting with the wonderful medium of watercolour. In the morning you will learn the principles of colour mixing, how to use washes and master various techniques for effects and textures. By lunchtime you may have chosen a feature in the garden, perhaps a stone wall or a section of a flower border, even a single bloom - or possibly
Tuesday 28 Apr 09 - 9.30-3.30pm see website family-run tea garden with unusual opening times. Fri 12-6pm Sat 10 to 6pm and the second Sun of the month 10-6pm April to end Sept only. Quirky Workshops for details. Greystoke Cycle Café, nr Penrith , Lake District Cumbria CA11 0UT Café Scientifique - Back to Creation - the Large Hadron Collider Project - Talk and discussion with Dr Pete Edwards (Durham University) on the LHC project, what it means, what knowledge it is intended to bring to us. Informal discussion, informal setting, non-academic, for scientists and non-scientists - Cafe Scientifique is a place and time where members of the public can listen to a talk by a practising scientist or technologist, and discuss issues with them.
Tuesday 28 Apr 09 - Tuesday evening: 7.30pm for 8pm. Please pre-book (free) via our website. Shoulder of Mutton, Front Street, Brampton. Cumbria CA8 1NG Discovering Far Eastern Ink Painting ’Hens and Cockerels’ with Irene Sanderson £42 inc l - Many of Irene’s animal studies, and in particular her colourful farmyard birds capture everyone’s imagination, the unique brush strokes of Far Eastern Painting with special ink captures the lightness and movement in these birds which is hard to replicate with any other medium
Wednesday 29 Apr 09 - see our website for cafe opening times Greystoke Cycle Café, nr Penrith , Lake District Cumbria CA11 0UT Copt Howe - Open Garden - 2-acre plantsman’s mountain paradise garden. Superb views Langdale Pikes. Extensive collections of acers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, oaks, beeches, rare shrubs, trees, unusual perennials; herbaceous and bulbous species; alpines, trough gardens; rare conifers; expedition plants from worldwide mountainous regions. Outstanding spring and autumn colour.
Wednesday 29 Apr 09 - Admission £4, Children free Open for charity. Copt Howe, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale Cumbria LA22 9JR GLASS FUSING COURSE - Learn the art of making beautiful fused glass on this beginner’s course. We start with the basics of glass cutting then move on through the design process looking at different types of glass, techniques and inclusions. The final project of the day combines all your aquired knowledge. Call for more information or alternative dates: 015394 42929
Thursday 30 Apr 09 - Course runs from 10am to 4.30pm Pinfold Gallery, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere Cumbria LA23 3BJ Cirque de Glace - Achieving a new standard in ice show presentation the critically acclaimed Russian Ice Stars combine with the magical world of Cirque in an eclectic mix of spectacle and ice dance which promises to be both heart stopping and jaw dropping. Cirque de Glace brings to life the story of the creation of our planet, man’s evolution and much more. Thursday 30 Apr 09 to Sunday 3 May 09 - Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Sat 1.30pm, Sun 2.30pm Tickets £25, £23, under 16’s £15 The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JQ |
