Weft Studio
Sadie Pearson
This gallery is a hidden gem, just outside Carlisle town centre. Think beautiful hand-crafted textile artworks and creations, with delicate things in the shop to take home.
What's on near Weft Studio
The Winter Droving in Penrith
An incredible wonderland of outdoor arts, masquerade and pint carrying competitions in Penrith.
free entry
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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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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
Kendal Torchlight Carnival
A great event for families with children. A parade of hand-made torches circulates the whole of Kendal, with local schools, businesses, and organisations competing to put on the best show.
free entry
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Kendal Mountain Festival 2023
Kendal Mountain Festival explore the most captivating stories from those inspired by the mountains, wilderness and culture.
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Kendal Mountain Book Festival 2023
Exploring our natural world through words, music and poetry, Kendal Mountain Book Festival should be a top pick for lovers of nature writing and avid explorers everywhere.
from £6.50
Roger McGough: Alive and Gigging at Brewery Arts
Poet, performer and broadcaster, Roger McGough is not to be skipped – legendary for kickstarting Hendrix’s careers and inspiring a generation.
from £25.50
Where to go near Weft Studio
Carlisle and Keswick
The Brickyard
Opened in 2002, The Brickyard is Carlisle’s longest-running independent music venue, offering live performances in an intimate church hall.
Carlisle and Keswick
Tullie House
Carlisle in Cumbria’s principal museum and gallery, with strong collections, exhibitions and activities.
Cumbria
Carlisle Contemporary Arts
An eclectic display of Carlisle’s talent, this gallery not only platforms its community but hosts regular events and constantly changing exhibitions.
Carlisle and Keswick
Old Fire Station
A converted fire station in the City of Carlisle, this venue offers a variety of spaces for live performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.
Cumbria
Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life
Located in Carlisle Castle since 1932, now covering 300 years of history, and focused on the community links with Cumbria’s military.
Cumbria
A World in Miniature Museum
Considered one of the best collections in the world, whether you are already a miniaturist fan, or a fresh face, you won’t leave this Museum without an appreciation.
Cumbria
Upfront Puppet Theatre
Upfront Puppet Theatre is located near Penrith, Cumbria and is one of only four authentic working puppet theatres in England.
Cumbria
Hutton-in-the-Forest
A few miles north of Penrith, Hutton-in-the-Forest is an exquisite country house, described by Simon Jenkins as “one of Britain’s top 100”.
The Village Bakery Melmerby
The Village Bakery is there to fortify those in need – with fresh breads and good food – and you don’t have to cycle there to try it.
Cumbria
Quirky Workshops
A unique creative venue offering an inspiring range of art, craft and heritage ‘Quirky Workshops’ and courses.
Penrith
Long Meg and Her Daughters
Long Meg and Her Daughters is one of the finest and most prominent stone circles in the North of England, with myth and enigma at its core. Made up of many stones, each bearing their own weight of representation, meaning and implied myth, the monument is significant, with many levels of decoding and suggested definition being applied to the structure over time.
Little Salkeld Mill
At Little Salkeld you’ll find one of the country’s last water-powered corn mills, still grinding specialist flours, with a fantastic bakery and cafe attached
Cumbria District Guides
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