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The Lake District is a destination for all seasons daffodils in the spring, shimmering lakes in the summer, rich autumnal colours and crisp white mountain tops in the winter. It is England s largest National Park covering 229,2 hectares of land with 16 large lakes and more than 2 fells. Artists such as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, J.M.W. Turner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Kurt Schwitters, Thomas De Quincey and Arthur Ramsome have been inspired by the iconic landscape producing celebrated stories, poetry and art. Building on that exceptional cultural heritage, visitors today can experience a year-round programme of artworks in mountains and forests; special performances, events and exhibitions; and a packed programme of festivals all within a few miles. With great places to stay and a delightful array of places to eat, the Lake District promises a cultural adventure in the most scenic location. From iconic cultural figures of the past, to the contemporary and cutting edge, Lakes Culture has it all. Here are our top group-friendly suggestions to include in your 216 visit. LITERATURE Visit the homes of famous writers inspired by the Lake District, like Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum. Your itineraries should also include the 1th anniversary celebrations at the Beatrix Potter Gallery and her Hill Top home. ART INDOOR & OUT Experience art in the outdoors with a large collection of sculptures at Grizedale Forest. You can also catch Rembrandt on tour at the Abbot Hall Art Gallery in historic Kendal, along with Canaletto: Celebrating Britain, a unique exhibition showcasing the artist s time in the UK. PERFORMANCE Discover the changing programme of live performances taking place at Theatre by the Lake and Brewery Arts Centre, providing a variety of quality evening entertainment for Lake District tours. HISTORIC HOMES & MUSEUMS Throughout the year there are special events and exhibitions curated at beautiful Lake District locations. Try out Allan Bank; Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House; Brantwood, home of John Ruskin; and The Ruskin Museum. FESTIVALS The Lake District offers a year-round programme of festivals to suit all interests music, art, comedy, literature, even wool! all unique to the Lakes. Front cover photograph: PaperBridge by Steve Messam, a temporary art installation for Lakes Ignite 21. Opposite, clockwide from top: Wordsworth Museum; Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House (photo Tony West); Sculpture & AND Festival at Grizedale Forest. Plan your trip to the Lake District with our suggested cultural itineraries http://lakesculture.co.uk/category/cultural-itineraries/ For details about group bookings download our information sheets http://lakesculture.co.uk/group-bookings

Cultural Venues in the Lake District LITERATURE Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum wordsworth.org.uk COCKERMOUTH 8 9 Abbot Hall Art Gallery 1 86 Grizedale Forest Sculptures grizedalesculpture.org Rydal Hall Sculpture Path rydalhall.org/art-events/ sculpture-path LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK 14 7 GRASMERE 2 4 9 AMBLESIDE 13 3 9 The Old Laundry Theatre oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk 2 Zeffirellis/Fellinis zeffirellis.com 1 6 KENDAL 84 4 9 Allan Bank nationaltrust.org.uk/ allan-bank-and-grasmere/ 9 The Armitt Museum armitt.com 16 Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House blackwell.org.uk 17 Brantwood, home of John Ruskin brantwood.org.uk 18 Castlerigg Stone Circle english-heritage.org.uk 19 Pencil Museum pencilmuseum.co.uk The Ruskin Museum ruskinmuseum.com 8 7 Copyright GeoPerspectives Copyright LDNPA 16 92 1 2 8 8 11 WINDERMERE 7 HISTORIC HOMES & MUSEUMS 14 3 17 Theatre by the Lake 91 1 CONISTON 84 12 Brewery Arts Centre breweryarts.co.uk 1 13 M6 11 92 12 Heaton Cooper Studio & Gallery heatoncooper.co.uk PERFORMANCE 1 18 KESWICK 7 19 6 ART INDOOR & OUT 6 6 9 Wordsworth House & Garden nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house 94 92 Rydal Mount rydalmount.co.uk M6 4 1 Hill Top & Nature Walk nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top 9 3 96 92 2 Beatrix Potter Gallery nationaltrust.org.uk/ beatrix-potter-gallery-and-hawkshead 1 1 Kilometres miles By car to the Lake District* Liverpool 1. hrs Manchester 1. hrs Edinburgh 3 hrs London hrs By rail to the Lake District* Liverpool 2 hrs Manchester 2 hrs Edinburgh 3 hrs London 3 hrs * Distance is based on Google maps results to Kendal

The Lake District has an all year round calendar of cultural events, exhibitions and performances. Our 216 cultural events programme plays host to some long-running and award-winning events and internationally acclaimed festivals, alongside new and exciting cultural experiences. Here are some events highlights. 216 marks the 1th anniversary of Beatrix Potter. The Lake District is the place to celebrate the life and works of this iconic author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist. Special events at various National Trust venues nationaltrust.org.uk From January 216 BLACKWELL, AN ARTS & CRAFTS STORY The stunning Grade I listed house and garden overlooking Windermere will bring the story of the Arts and Crafts movement to life in a new revitalised visitor experience. Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere blackwell.org.uk Until 14 February 216 CANALETTO: CELEBRATING BRITAIN This is the first time that these outstanding artworks by Canaletto have been brought together to provide an overview of the artist s time in Britain. Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal 4 13 March 216 WORDS BY THE WATER A festival of words and ideas. Fiction writers, journalists and politicians talk about books, writing and experiences. 1 events in 1 days. Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 19 March 1 May 216 THE NATIONAL GALLERY MASTERPIECE TOUR A much-loved work by Rembrandt is on tour and will be on display at Abbot Hall. Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal May 216 LAKES IGNITE 216 Lakes Ignite includes performance, art, music and exhibitions alongside exciting new artistic work inspired by the Lake District landscape. lakesculture.co.uk 12 1 May 216 KESWICK JAZZ FESTIVAL The 2th annual celebration of traditional and mainstream jazz, with 9 events over four days at 1 venues. keswickjazzfestival.com 16 22 May 216 FREERANGE COMEDY FESTIVAL An annual feast of fun with some of the UK s biggest names in comedy on stage, up mountains, across lakes and in castles! Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal and various breweryarts.co.uk/comedy 27 May November 216 THEATRE BY THE LAKE SUMMER SEASON Six plays in repertoire performed at the beautifully positioned theatre on the shores of Derwentwater. Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Summer ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Enjoy this internationally acclaimed photography exhibition in one of the most unique outdoor settings. Grizedale Forest grizedalesculpture.org August 216 LAKE DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL A long-standing international music festival of classical, jazz and opera. ldsm.org.uk August 216 LAKES ALIVE FESTIVAL A new spectacular annual international arts festival, this year on a theme of flight. Kendal www.lakesalive.org 1 2 Sept 216 C-ART OPEN STUDIOS Artists, designers and galleries open their doors with art and craft events and special exhibitions. c-art.org.uk 17 2 November 216 KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL One of the leading adventure film festivals in the world. Outdoor enthusiasts gather to celebrate the very best in adventure sports culture. Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal mountainfest.co.uk For more information and images please contact usha.mistry@lakesculture.co.uk

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