A converted fire station in the City of Carlisle, this venue offers a variety of spaces for live performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.

A cosy theatre, offering a diverse range of arts and entertainment, in an exceptional setting on the outskirts of Whitehaven.

Upfront Puppet Theatre is located near Penrith, Cumbria and is one of only four authentic working puppet theatres in England.

Carlisle in Cumbria’s principal museum and gallery, with strong collections, exhibitions and activities.

Kendal Leisure Centre houses a 900-seat theatre alongside full recreation facilities, which include a 25m pool & a multi-use sports hall.

We review Simon Rogan’s Michelin starred restaurant L’Enclume, a great spot for upscale fine dining in Cartmel.

A living commemoration of the remarkable connection between the Holocaust and the Lake District.

We love the fantastic Forest Side Restaurant. Attached to the historic Forest Side Hotel in Grasmere, this is one of the best places to eat in Cumbria.

Lake District accommodation that manages to be luxurious and environmentally friendly at the same time.

Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in 1905 with the proceeds from her first book.

Next door to Dove Cottage, Wordsworth’s first family home, is the Wordsworth Museum, which houses an unsurpassed collection of the Wordsworths’ letters, journals and poems.

The Ruskin Museum tells the story of Coniston in Cumbria – a place of copper mines and slate quarries, Swallows & Amazons country where Beatrix Potter owned farms and Stone Age fell walkers once dwelled.