Moss Grove Organic, Grasmere
Creative Tourist
Lake District accommodation that manages to be luxurious and environmentally friendly at the same time.
What's on near Moss Grove Organic, Grasmere
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To The Lakes! at Wordsworth Grasmere
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
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Beatrix Potter: Passions in Paint at the Armitt Museum
Offering a brilliant blend of history, art and literature, this expanded exhibition at The Armitt, offers a revealing insight into the artist’s life and work.
from £4.00
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Christmas Tea Party at The World of Beatrix Potter
Jingle all the way to the Father Christmas Tea Party at a magical winter wonderland.
from £7.50
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Women in Forestry, The Lumberjills’ Story at Grizedale Arts
This art exhibit pays tribute to the often forgotten Women’s Timber Corps (1942), who took up axes and saws to help with the war effort.
free entry
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Wolf! at Theatre by the Lake
Find out what happens when the boy cries ‘WOLF’ in this magical winter production.
from £10.00
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A Little Princess at Theatre by the Lake
Following the success of The Secret Garden in 2017, the team present another Frances Hodgson Burnett classic. Suitable for children aged 6+ and the perfect Christmas outing.
from £12.00
Onipa at Brewery Arts
The explosive Afro-futurist collective Onipa bring their high-octane live show to Brewery Arts in Kendal this December.
from £16.50
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Light and Land at Cross Lane Projects
Light and Land explores the relationships between people and place in this beautiful exhibition, archiving the ever-changing social and environmental landscapes of Cumbria.
free entryWhere to go near Moss Grove Organic, Grasmere
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Grasmere Village Green
Roundabout will take place on the village green opposite Heaton Cooper Studio, Broadgate, Grasmere
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Sam Read Bookseller
Award-winning small bookshop in the Lake District. Est. by Sam Read in 1887. Run by Will Smith and Polly Atkin.
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Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage is where William Wordsworth lived and wrote, and where the Wordsworth Trust continues that work today with poets in residence and public programmes.
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Wordsworth Grasmere
From book launches to writing groups to poetry nights, there’s always something going on at Wordsworth Grasmere.
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The Wordsworth Museum
Next door to Dove Cottage, Wordsworth’s first family home, is the Wordsworth Museum, which houses an unsurpassed collection of the Wordsworths’ letters, journals and poems.
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Allan Bank
Once home to William Wordsworth, this historic villa now combines a small, informal art gallery with a giant indoor mural space.
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Forest Side Hotel
A luxurious four star hotel in Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District.
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Forest Side Restaurant
We love the fantastic Forest Side Restaurant. Attached to the historic Forest Side Hotel in Grasmere, this is one of the best places to eat in Cumbria.
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Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbarn
Tucked away in a remote corner of the Lake District is Kurt Schwitter’s Merzbarn, an artistic epitaph to the avant garde ‘godfather of modern art’. Note that this site is undergoing restoration and is not currently open to the public – please check the Merzbarn website for updates.
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The Armitt Museum
Full of interesting and unusual objects, The Armitt is a museum that shares the history and heritage of Ambleside and its people.
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St Mary’s Parish Church Ambleside
Visible from miles around the spire of St Mary’s nestles into the beautiful landscape of the Lake District.
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Culture Guides
Music in Manchester and the North
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Huge film festivals, essential retrospectives and the first hint of sleigh bells make up this month's film guide.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Alongside high-octane circus, contemporary performance and LGBTQ+ arts, we preview the Christmas shows that have caught our eye.