What's on near The Samling Luxury Country Hotel
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
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
An electronic auteur, a veteran of the world’s major clubs, and the man who named electroclash – playing a pub in Todmorden.
From £13.20
Thomas moves off the screen and onto the tracks in this immersive, steam-powered family railway adventure.
From £15.95
Foundational British synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play in Rochdale, with support from Peter Hook and the Light and A Certain Ratio.
From £55.00
A salt and pepper pot for the king and queen. A ruler for the prince. Shakespeare, brilliantly reimagined through kitchen clutter.
From £5.00
Cameroon meets Manchester at Ngwafu’s plant-based supper club. Held in July at Bridge 5 Mill, with an all-vinyl soundtrack from Bitter Leaf Industries.
From £22
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00Where to go near The Samling Luxury Country Hotel
Perhaps no water in England is more storied than Windermere, where swimmers who enjoy a challenge have naturally flocked here for centuries.
at Windermere Library
A living commemoration of the remarkable connection between the Holocaust and the Lake District.
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.
Windermere Jetty Museum’s lakeshore café has outstanding food and incredible views over Windermere.
A high-end restaurant in the Lake District, combining traditional British ingredients with original modern ideas.
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.
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.
An intimate theatre in Bowness with a varied seasonal programme
Charming tearoom in the Lake District stocked with everything you could wish for when it comes to daytime dining.
Award-winning and wonderfully unique boutique hotel at the heart of the Lake District.
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
It's heatwave time, so set your small talk phasers to 'weather' and get out there and grab some cold drinks and delicious food.
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Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.