The Puzzling Place
Sadie Pearson
Interactive optical illusion, for each visitor to immerse themselves in. This specialty museum in Keswick will baffle, surprise and amuse – leaving visitors wondering ‘can I believe my eyes?’
What's on near The Puzzling Place
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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
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Mani Kambo: Ax·is Mun·di at Baltic
Ceremony, religion and symbolism are the focus of the Baltic’s new exhibition from Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo.
free entry
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Ali Cherri: How I Am Monument at Baltic
This spring, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art presents Ali Cherri’s first institutional exhibition in the UK.
free entry
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 £20.00Where to go near The Puzzling Place
Cumbria
Northern Lights Gallery
Nestled in Keswick’s beautiful rolling landscapes, Northern Lights Gallery exhibits art captivating enough to match the local surroundings.
Carlisle and Keswick
Theatre by the Lake
Today it is a stunning purpose-built theatre and studio on the very shores of Derwentwater offering a good and varied programme of theatre.
Carlisle and Keswick
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Make a pilgrimage to this recently renovated ‘Victorian Cabinet of curiosities’ to see the musical stones of Skiddaw, one of the museum’s star objects.
Cumbria
The Cottage In The Wood
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Cumbria
The Cottage In The Wood Restaurant
Pastoral fine-dining in the Lake District at this Michelin-starred restaurant
Cumbria
The Restaurant
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Dramatic landscapes and beautiful wilderness surround this Michelin awarded restaurant and hotel.
Carlisle and Keswick
Honister Slate Mine
The last working slate mine in England is also home to a host of breathtaking adventure activities in the Lake District.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Winder Hall
An historic and atmospheric country house complete with roaring fires and wood panelling and set in its own grounds.
Cumbria
Black Moss Pot in the Lake District
Black Moss Pot in the Langstrath Valley is a wild swimming hotspot, where brave souls can safely leap into the water.
Cumbria
The Kirkgate, Cockermouth
A theatre-cum cinema in Cockermouth offering a wide programme of touring theatre, music, independent film and events to townsfolk and visitors.
Cockermouth and West Cumbria
Castle Bar
A snazzy wine and food joint, with a lovely terraced beer garden.
Cumbria District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre 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.