Beatin’ Rhythm
Creative Tourist
A temple to powder-shuffling soul power, Beatin’ Rhythm is a record shop staffed by people who eat, sleep and breathe soul music.
What's on near Beatin’ Rhythm
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Franki Raffles: Photography, Activism, Campaign Works at Baltic
Visit the retrospective of photographs by Franki Raffles, a feminist, activist photographer who recorded the lives of women around the world.
free entry
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Hannah Perry: Manual Labour at Baltic
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
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The Vasseur Baltic Artists’ Award – Joanne Coates: Middle of Somewhere at Baltic
Photograper Joanne Coates celebrates working class residents of rural areas in her tender, considered images of modern countryside.
free entry
The Winter Droving in Penrith
An incredible wonderland of outdoor arts, masquerade and pint carrying competitions in Penrith.
free entry
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Ian Macdonald: Fixing Time at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
Spread across two galleries in the North East, Ian Macdonald’s retrospective spans five decades of the artist’s photography career.
free entry
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Sublime Symmetry: William De Morgan at Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
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Kendal Torchlight Carnival
A great event for families with children. A parade of hand-made torches circulates the whole of Kendal, with local schools, businesses, and organisations competing to put on the best show.
free entry
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Mark Tanner Sculpture Award: Thinking is Making at Cross Lane Projects
See exciting new work by the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award winners from the past decade, spotlighting those who push the boundaries of 3D art.
free entryWhere to go near Beatin’ Rhythm
North East
Cragside House
A magnificent Victorian house sat within a spectacular 1000 acre landscape with beautiful gardens, woodland and tranquil lakes.
Cumbria
Pentonbridge Inn
The Pentonbridge Inn, a Michelin Star Restaurant, will welcome you for a fantastic meal and, if you wish, an evening’s rest.
North East
Wallington
Set within 13,000 acres of woodland, hills and pleasure gardens, Wallington is a grand National Trust property in Northumberland.
Cumbria
Hadrian’s Wall
No other World Heritage Site in Europe provides the public with as much access to so many archaeological ruins as Hadrian’s Wall.
Cumbria
Farlam Hall Restaurant
Michelin-starred dining at the Farlam Hall Hotel in Cumbria.
Cumbria
Farlam Hall Hotel
Farlam Hall is an idyllic hotel, based in the Cumbrian market town of Brampton.
Cumbria
A World in Miniature Museum
Considered one of the best collections in the world, whether you are already a miniaturist fan, or a fresh face, you won’t leave this Museum without an appreciation.
Cumbria
Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life
Located in Carlisle Castle since 1932, now covering 300 years of history, and focused on the community links with Cumbria’s military.
Cumbria
Carlisle Contemporary Arts
An eclectic display of Carlisle’s talent, this gallery not only platforms its community but hosts regular events and constantly changing exhibitions.
Carlisle and Keswick
Old Fire Station
A converted fire station in the City of Carlisle, this venue offers a variety of spaces for live performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.
Cumbria
Weft Studio
This gallery is a hidden gem, just outside Carlisle town centre. Beautiful hand-crafted textile artworks and creations, with delicate things in the shop to take home.
Carlisle and Keswick
The Brickyard
Opened in 2002, The Brickyard is Carlisle’s longest-running independent music venue, offering live performances in an intimate church hall.
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