The Samling Luxury Country Hotel
Creative Tourist
Cosy hotel in the Lake District.
What's on near The Samling Luxury Country Hotel
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Sketch and Stroll: guided art tour at Abbot Hall
Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
from £0.00
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Litfest 2025 at various venues and online
Lancaster Literature Festival, or Litfest to its friends, is rolling out its 46th programme, having created a variety of events for its audiences since 1978.
from £3.00
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Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.
from £60.00
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Turtle Feeding Experience at SEA LIFE Blackpool
Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.
from £75.00
Poetry at the Dusty Miller
Poetry at the Dusty Miller is a now regular night with invited readers, organised by Carcanet-published Carola Luther and Judith Willson in the Coiners’ Room in the Mytholmroyd pub.
free entry
The Secrets of Rochdale with a Visit to the Town Hall
Discover Rochdale’s rich history on this guided tour, featuring the newly restored Town Hall, St Chad’s Church, and the Pioneers Museum.
from £20.00
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YOU:MATTER at National Science and Media Museum
YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos
from £2.00
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David Hockney: Pieced Together at the National Science and Media Museum
The freshly refurbished National Science and Media Museum reopens with an exhibition of David Hockney’s photographic and video ‘joiner’ works.
free entryWhere to go near The Samling Luxury Country Hotel
Windermere
Windermere
Perhaps no water in England is more storied than Windermere, where swimmers who enjoy a challenge have naturally flocked here for centuries.
Cumbria
The Lake District Holocaust Project
at Windermere Library
at Windermere Library
A living commemoration of the remarkable connection between the Holocaust and the Lake District.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Cafe
Windermere Jetty Museum’s lakeshore café has outstanding food and incredible views over Windermere.
Cumbria
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
A brand-new museum dedicated to the simple, timeless pleasure of boating on the banks of one of England’s largest and most picturesque lakes.
Cumbria
The Gaddum Restaurant
A high-end restaurant in the Lake District, combining traditional British ingredients with original modern ideas.
Windermere
Brockhole on Windermere
Attempt to hit a clay flying at 65mph or navigate the obstacles along a wood chip track on a Krazy Kart, at this Arts and Crafts style house in Cumbria.
Cumbria
The World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter™ is a vibrant family Attraction bringing to life Beatrix Potter’s enchanting stories in a magical recreation of the beautiful Lake District countryside.
Cumbria
The Old Laundry Theatre
An intimate theatre in Bowness with a varied seasonal programme
Windermere
Bryson’s Of Keswick Craft Bakery & Traditional Tea Rooms
Charming tearoom in the Lake District stocked with everything you could wish for when it comes to daytime dining.
Windermere
The Cranleigh Boutique
Award-winning and wonderfully unique boutique hotel at the heart of the Lake District.
Cumbria
Wray Castle
A mock gothic castle, far from the usual Windermere crowds, with stunning grounds and a short walk to Claife Viewing station.
Cumbria District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.