Events

EVENT'S GUIDE

Lake District (Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside)

Kendal

Brewery Arts Centre – Live Music Fridays

Dates: Fri 16, 23 Jan
Times: Doors 19:00, show 19:30–22:00
Tickets: £12–£22; concessions available
Notes: Standing gigs; bar service; accessible seating on request.

Indie & World Cinema Season

Dates: Daily programming (closed New Year’s Day matinee; evening shows resume)
Times: 17:30 & 20:00 screenings
Tickets: £8–£10 standard / £6–£8 members
Tip: Arrive 15 mins early for best seats.

Kendal Mountain Festival – Winter Talks Series

Dates: Wed 21 Jan
Times: 19:00–21:15
Tickets: £15–£25 (bundle discounts often available)
Focus: Adventure storytelling, short films, Q&A.

Kendal Farmers’ Market (Town Centre)

Dates: Friday 23 Jan
Times: 09:00–15:00
Free entry
Highlights: Local produce, pies, cheeses, maker stalls.

Windermere

Windermere Lake Winter Cruises

Dates: Daily in Jan
Times: Hourly departures 10:30–15:30 (weather permitting)
Tickets: £12–£18 adults / £6–£9 children; family saver from £35
Notes: Heated cabins; hot drinks onboard; dogs welcome on leads.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Heritage Railway (Selected Weekends)

Dates: Sat 17–Sun 18 Jan
Times: First departure 10:45, last 15:30; every ~60–90 mins
Tickets: £12 adult / £7 child / £32 family (2+2)
Tip: Combine with Aquarium visit and cruise for day-out bundle.

Windermere Ice Skating Rink – Winter Sessions

Dates: Daily sessions
Times: 11:00–12:30, 13:30–15:00, 16:00–17:30; Fri/Sat disco skate 19:00–20:30
Tickets: £10–£14 incl. skate hire
Note: Gloves recommended; limited locker space.

Ambleside

Guided Winter Walks – Loughrigg & Rydal Circuit

Dates: Sun 18, Sun 25 Jan
Times: 09:30–13:00 (moderate pace)
Tickets: £12–£18 per person
Requirements: Waterproofs, warm layers, sturdy boots; leaders carry first-aid and maps.

Ambleside Cinema – Classic Thursdays

Dates: Thu 22, Thu 29 Jan
Times: 19:00 start
Tickets: £8–£10
Themes: Golden-age classics, audience vote on final week.

Armitt Museum – Winter Art & Heritage Exhibitions

Dates: Open Tue–Sun (closed Mon)
Times: 10:00–16:00
Tickets: £6–£10; under-12s free
Note: Small gallery—ideal for a warm cultural stop after a walk.

North Lancashire & Fylde Coast

Lancaster

Lancaster Castle – History & Justice Tours

Dates: Daily tours (limited on Thu 1)
Times: On the hour 10:00–16:00
Tickets: £10–£12 adults / £8 concessions
Accessibility: Some uneven surfaces; indoor/outdoor mix.

The Dukes Theatre – January Drama & Comedy

Dates: Thu–Sun across January (check specific show weeks)
Times: 19:30 evenings; occasional 14:30 matinees
Tickets: £14–£28 depending on show
Tip: Look out for post-show Q&As on select nights.

Blackpool & Fylde Coast

Winter Gardens – Family Shows & Pantomime

Dates: Fri 16–Sun 18 Jan
Times: 13:00 & 19:00 performances
Tickets: £15–£35; family packages available
Note: Stroller parking and booster cushions provided.

Fleetwood Market (Indoor)

Dates: Sat 17; Tue 20, Thu 22, Sat 24 Jan
Times: 09:30–16:30
Free entry
Highlights: Antiques, crafts, local foods; café on site.

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