Events
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May half term activities
Saturday 26 May – Sunday 3 June
May half term is a great time to visit the lakes. Get out on the fells or out and about around Ullswater. With plenty of activities to do together as a family, or enjoy time to yourself whilst the kids learn new skills. -
Peter Rabbit in The Lakes
The Lake District has gone hopping mad to celebrate the release of Peter Rabbit. See what we’re getting up to at Another Place and watch Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s book characters come to life with exhibitions and screenings.
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Easter activities
Saturday 24 March – Sunday 15 April
Easter is a great time to be at our place with stand-up paddleboarding, raft building and night walks, and also to visit other places nearby, including Lowther Castle, Rheged Centre and the Theatre by the Lake.
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Rheged presents ‘SLUNG’
Wednesday 15 January – Tuesday 31 July
A ‘breath of fresh air’ at Rheged and a signature installation in Lakes Ignite 2018, ‘Slung’ is a huge, vibrant and colourful commissioned artwork by acclaimed artist Michael Shaw.
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February half term events at Rheged
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February
The Rheged Centre is a hive of activity through half term. Join in with family events like Professor Pumpernickle, the Dragon Tamers Show and Astral Circus
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February half term family activities
Saturday 10 – Sunday 25 February
February half term is a great time to visit Our Place. If the weather’s fine, get out on the fells or out and about around the Lake District. And it if it’s not so fine, no problem – there’s plenty to do indoors too.
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The Great Print Exhibition
Saturday 10 – Sunday 25 February
February half term is a great time to visit Our Place. If the weather’s fine, get out on the fells or out and about around the Lake District. And it if it’s not so fine, no problem – there’s plenty to do indoors too.
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Rheged presents ‘Peter Rabbit: Mischief and Mayhem’
Wednesday 28 February – Sunday 3 June
Cumbria’s most famous literary character Peter Rabbit jumps right off the page in this interactive exhibition about Beatrix Potter’s first creation.
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Words by the Water 2018
Saturday 9 – Sunday 18 March 2018
Words by the Water – an exciting festival of words and ideas organised by Ways With Words. For 10 days writers and readers get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas.
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The World’s Original Marmalade Festival
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 March 2018
Get to Penrith & Dalemain Mansion to celebrate the glory that is marmalade in all its brilliance.
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Keswick Mountain Festival
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 June 2018
Gather round to share legendary tales of adventure, meet industry experts and celebrate the very best in outdoor and adventure sports culture.
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Winter Droving
Saturday 27 October 2018, all day
Join the herd for a magical day of rural celebration, food, fun, games, masquerade and fire in Penrith.