Whinlatter Wild Sauna and Forest Plunge: Sessions, Kit and Parking Guide
Whinlatter hosts five wild-sauna and optional forest-plunge sessions on 13 September 2026. Plan booking, kit, ANPR parking and the walk from the visitor centre.
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Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival 2026: Line-Up, Tickets and Parking
Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival runs from 20 October to 8 November 2026 with twelve events at Old Fire Station, Tullie and Cakes and Ale.
Holmlands Adventure Film Festival Cumbria 2026: Wreay Guide
Holmlands brings six adventure films and five UK premieres to Wreay Village Hall on 18 September 2026, with doors at 6.30pm and £10 tickets.
Lee Child and Andrew Child to Launch New Jack Reacher Novel in Carlisle
Jack Reacher authors Lee Child and Andrew Child are coming to Carlisle on 20 October 2026 for a special Chain Reaction launch-night conversation and book signing at the Old Fire Station.
£4 Cinema Tickets in Cumbria: National Cinema Weekend 2026 Guide
National Cinema Weekend brings advised £4 tickets to Vue Carlisle, Vue Barrow, Rheged and Brewery Arts on 5 and 6 September 2026. Compare films, parking and booking details.
Kendal Music Festival 2026: Free Line-Up, Times, Venues, Parking and Train Guide
Kendal Music Festival runs on 4 and 5 September 2026 with free music across town-centre venues. See the Brewery Arts line-up, parking, rail and wet-weather advice.
Lights of Lowther 2026: Dates, Tickets, Prices, Parking and Christmas Trail Guide
Lights of Lowther runs on 24 selected evenings from 14 November to 30 December 2026. See dates, timed entry, ticket prices, free parking, dogs and accessibility.
M6 Carlisle to Scotland Closure: J44-A74(M) Diversion, Dates and Todhills Access
The M6 southbound closes overnight between the Scotland border and Junction 44 from 3 to 7 September 2026. Check times, the Longtown diversion and Travelodge Carlisle Todhills access advice.
The Sondering Festival Rydal 2026: Ticket Deadline, Camping, Parking and Visitor Guide
The Sondering opens at Rydal today. Advance ticket bookings close at 10am on Friday 18 September and there are no door tickets. Plan arrival, camping, parking and the weekend.
Inn on the Square Keswick Rooftop Spa Plans: Pool, Roof Garden & What Happens Next
Inn on the Square in Keswick has plans for a rooftop spa with an outdoor pool, thermal facilities and roof garden. Here is what is proposed and what it means for guests now.
New Whitehaven Hotel Plans: 69-Bed National Brand Proposed for Bransty Row
A 69-bedroom nationally branded budget hotel is proposed for the former bus depot at Bransty Row in Whitehaven. Here is what is confirmed and what remains undecided.
Gingerbread House Festival Windermere 2026: Dates, Prizes, Programme & Visitor Guide
Plan the Gingerbread House Festival at Low Wood Bay from 20 to 22 November 2026, with daily times, judging, Christmas lights, prize details and travel advice.