The Strickland Arms
Alex Saint
Gorgeous pub-restaurant under the shadow of Sizergh Castle. Cosy up in the historic interiors, or when its warm, enjoy a drink with views on the lovely terrace.
What's on near The Strickland Arms
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Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy at Abbot Hall
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
from £0.00
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Light Up Lancaster
Festival of light and art Light Up Lancaster returns to the city with installations, projections, performance and fireworks illuminating the city’s historic buildings, charming streets and hidden squares.
free entry
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Litfest Autumn Weekend at various venues and online
There’s lots to look forward to at this year’s Litfest Autumn Weekend, Lancaster’s literature festival running 18 to 25 October.
from £3.00
The Winter Droving in Penrith
An incredible wonderland of outdoor arts, masquerade and pint carrying competitions in Penrith.
free entry
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Abigail’s Party at Blackpool Grand Theatre
Booze flows, tensions boil and tempers alight – Mike Leigh’s iconic suburban comedy is given a new lease of life at Blackpool Grand.
from £19.50
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Lightpool Festival at Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class entertainment and art.
free entry
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Lightpool Festival at Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class light art installations.
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 entryWhere to go near The Strickland Arms
Cumbria
Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle is a flagship National Trust property at the gateway to the Lakes, showing off the very best of Kendal.
Cumbria
Low Sizergh Barn
A fabulous foodie shop cum day out on the farm
Kendal and Sedbergh
Levens Hall
A beautiful Elizabethan manor house, featuring the oldest surviving example of a topiary garden – a joy to wander in.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Westmorland County Show
The Westmorland County Show is a traditional county fair dating back to 1799, where tourists and shoppers mix with agricultural professionals and chefs.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Cross Lane Projects
Founded by artists Rebecca Scott and Mark Woods, Cross Lane Projects brings new contemporary art to Cumbria and is situated in a former Kendal Mint Cake factory in central Kendal.
Cumbria
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Built in 1759 as a private home, today the Gade I listed Abbot Hall Art Gallery is one of the best centres for visual art in Cumbria.
Cumbria
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
The Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry in Cumbria explores the region’s history through the unique customs and traditions of its past inhabitants.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Brewery Arts Centre
The Brewery Arts Centre is the hub of daily cultural life in Kendal, with theatre, cinema, gallery, cafe and bar.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Scout Scar
Scout Scar is a 771ft tall hill with an awe-inspiring cliff-edge and views over Kendal and beyond – ideal for walkers with stronger stamina.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Comida
Spanish inspired restaurant serves up Iberian classic dishes such as Spanish Omelette and Chorizo, plus many intriguing wines.
Kendal and Sedbergh
The Shakespeare Inn
You’ll find cosy rooms and a welcoming bar and restaurant serving down-home cuisine. Located in the centre of Kendal near all major attractions.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Fell Bar Brewery
Fell Bar is an outlet for the Fell Brewery and a great independent venue in itself, with a broad range of connoisseur-level craft beers.
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