For over 150 years, 1863 has been integral to the village of Ullswater. Built first as the village blacksmith and later becoming the post office, the lives the building has lived are eclectic. Now, it is reimagined for the 21st century as a glamorous Michelin location, an award winning restaurant with rooms. Come and try their exquisite seasonal menu for yourself.
Keswick Film Festival marks 25 years with a programme featuring some of the best of contemporary independent cinema, alongside select classics, and work from some choice Cumbrian talent.
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Lawson Oyekan’s solo exhibition presents the artist’s monolithic, ceramic forms that comment on place, heritage and belonging.
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Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
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Litfest to its friends, is rolling out its 46th programme, having created a variety of events for its audiences since 1978.
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‘Play Interact Explore’ at BALTIC creates a space for joyful exploration, filled with possibility and freedom for everyone to enjoy.
free entry
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
Ceremony, religion and symbolism are the focus of the Baltic’s new exhibition from Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo.
free entry
OPEN 2025 at Grundy Art Gallery showcases the talent and creativity of the Blackpool and the Fylde coast area.
free entry
The menu, as you would expect is full of wholesome treats. All day breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and superfood salads are all served with care.
In a picturesque nook of Cumbria’s Eden Valley, Askham Hall offers luxury accommodation in a historic country house just outside of Penrith.
A visitor centre off the A66, containing gallery spaces, cinema screen, artisan shopping and local produce, as well as cafes and children’s play areas.
Sitting proud amid lush green parkland just inside the Lake District National Park, Lowther Castle is like a fairytale illustration of a castle.
Beckstones Art Gallery in the village of Greystoke is a small family-owned gallery, selling a range of artists’ work, leaning towards the traditional.
A historic site and restoration project with an eclectic range of shops, studios and a gallery space, run by local artisans and craftspeople.
Ruins of a 14th century castle, former home of Richard III. Situated in Penrith’s Castle Park, and managed by English Heritage. Free to visit.
Main venue for Eden Arts, an artist-led organisation based in Eden in Cumbria creating projects around mass participation, local distinctiveness and digital engagement, from Picnic Cinema to The Winter Droving.
Thacka Beck Nature Reserve is within easy walking distance of Penrith town centre, offering a quick retreat for local residents.
This modern bistro and bar, open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, serves up classic British pub fare reimagined to its most indulgent.
Xavier’s is Penrith’s answer to Paris’ wine-infused café culture. An elegant spot to unwind in both the daytime and evening.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
While spring takes its sweet time to arrive, we've assembled a selection of indoor Tours and Activities that will have you feeling cosy and comforted.
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
