Christmas in the Lake District & Cumbria 2014

 
The Ultimate Guide 2 Christmas 2014 in the Lake District & Cumbria!
 

Christmas Fayres & Markets   |   Christmas Lights Switch-Ons
 
Party Nights & Events   |   Christmas Menus   |   Pantos & Shows
 
Kendal & District Lions Club / Grange-over-Sands Santa's Sleigh Schedule
 

- Spirit of Christmas Gift Fair
 
At Ravenglass and

• Saturday 8th November - Rampside Winter / Christmas Fair in Barrow-in-Furness
 
At Rampside Village Hall, Barrow-in-Furness - 12:00noon to 4:00pm
Enjoy coffee with cake whilst browsing the stalls with genuine unique gifts - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November - Winter / Christmas Craft Fair at Brantwood
 
At Brantwood, Coniston - 10:30am to 5:00pm (4pm Sun)
A wide range of stalls by local craftmakers on display in Brantwood house - More Details...

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• Sunday 16th November - Xmas Craft & Shopping Fair in Lazonby
 
At Lazonby Village Hall, Lazonby near Penrith - 10:00am to 4:00pm
With 30 stalls of crafts, gifts, clothes, food, photography and toys - More Details...

 
At Dacre Hall, Lanercost Priory, Nr. Brampton

• Friday 28th November - Settlebeck School Christmas Fair

 
At Settlebeck School, Sedbergh, Nr. Kendal

 
• Saturday 6th December - Christmas Fair at The Lakes School
 
At The Lakes School, Troutbeck Bridge, Nr. Windermere - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Entry is free to the Christmas Fair with a large number of varied stalls - More Details...

• Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December - Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
 
At Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale - 2:00pm
The annual two day Christmas Fair and Santa Parade with the switch-on of the Christmas lights on Saturday, with the fair continuing on Sunday - More Details...
 

• Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December - Arnside & Silverdale Art Trail Christmas Fair
 
At Leeds Childrens Holiday Centre, Silverdale - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The two day Art Fair features some of the area's finest artists - More Details...

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• Sunday 7th December - Askham Hall Christmas Market
 
At Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF - 11:00am to 4:00pm
With local food, drink and craft stalls, plus cakes, wreaths and Christmas decorations and Father Christmas in his magical Christmas grotto! - More Details...

 
• Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th December - Kendal Christmas Market
 
At Market Place, Kendal - 11:00am to 7:00pm
With 16 German-style chalets selling Gluhwein, Bratwurst and traditional festive food & drink - part of Kendal Festive Fortnight - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 13th December - Kendal Christmas Market Event
 
At Kendal Unitarian Chapel, Market Place, Kendal - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Including nearly new toys and Northumbrian Pipes music played by Catherine Ashcroft - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 13th December - Orton Christmas Farmers' Market
 
At Orton Village Hall and Market Square, Orton near Penrith - 9:30am to 2:30pm
With over 30 stallholders offering speciality and award-winning produce - More Details...
 

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• Sunday 14th December - Masons Arms Christmas Market
  
At Masons Arms, Bowland Bridge - From 12:00noon to 4:00pm
The annual market offers a wonderful selection of Lake District food and Christmas gifts plus roast chestnuts, mulled wine, cider, mince pies and BBQ - More Details...
 

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• Friday 19th December - Cartmel Christmas Food Market
 
In Cartmel Village adjacent to the Priory - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The popular country market features the finest food from around the area including Farmers, Growers, Artisan Producers and Speciality Food Merchants - More Details...

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• Friday 19th December - Kendal Christmas Farmers Market
 
At the Market Place, Kendal - 9:30am to 3:30pm
A vibrant farmers market organised by Made in Cumbria with many local traders selling fresh bread, local meats, organic vegetables, Mediterranean olives etc.- More Details...

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• Friday 19th December - Cartmel Christmas Food Market
 
In Devonshire Square, Cartmel adjacent to the Priory - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featuring Farmers, Growers, Artisan Producers & Speciality Food Merchants - More Details...

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Christmas Party Nights, Concerts and Other Xmas Events 2014

 

• Thursday 13th November - Masons Arms Festive Wine Tasting Dinner
 
At the Masons Arms, Bowland Bridge / Cartmel Fell -
Test your knowledge with a blind tasting of some fabulous wines - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 15th November - Ambleside Christmas Cruise
 
On Windermere and in Ambleside - from 10:00am
A stunning cruise followed by lanterns carried through the streets - More Details...

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• Saturday 15th November - Winter Droving in Penrith 2014
 
Throughout Penrith - 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Featuring street entertainment, music, food, crafts, rural games & market - More Details...

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• Sunday 16th November - Kendal Santa Dash in aid of CancerCare
 
From Stricklandgate near Boots in Kendal - from 3:15pm
The Santa Dash in aid of CancerCare is a 1 mile fun run in Santa suits and reindeer antlers alongside the Christmas Lights Switch-on in Kendal - More Details...

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• Thursday 20th November - NAFAS Christmas Floral Demonstration
 
At Beetham Nurseries Garden Cafe, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 7:30pm
Discover the magic of Christmas floral decoration with John Dalton - More Details...

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• Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November - Santa in Love
 
At the Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere - 11:30am & 1:30pm
A magical, fun-filled Christmas show performed by The People's Theatre Company with lots of sing-along songs and audience interaction - More Details...

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• Saturday 29th November - Dickensian Christmas Crime at the Uplands Hotel
 
At the Uplands Hotel, Nr. Cartmel & Grange-over-Sands - 7:00pm
A seasonal murder mystery at the Uplands Hotel with a three course dinner - More Details...

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• Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November - Santa Express
 
From Ravenglass Station, Ravenglass - Times TBA
Enjoy a magical journey on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway's Santa Express - More Details...

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• Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November - Dickensian Christmas Festival
 
In and around Ulverston Town Centre - Various Times
The 16th annual Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year - More Details...
 

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• Wednesday 3rd December - Beetham Nurseries Late Night Christmas Shopping
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
A full selection of Christmas gifts, decorations & trees plus 10% off all purchases - More Details...
 

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• Friday 5th December - Celtic Christmas Strings at Armathwaite
 
At Armathwaite Old School Hall, Armathwaite, Carlisle - 7:30pm
A festive feast of harp and guitar played by Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh - More Details...

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• Friday 5th & Saturday 6th December - Christmas Party Night
 
At the Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere - 
Includes glass of champagne and canapés upon arrival, four course festive feast and dancing until after midnight - More Details...  Christmas Brochure

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• Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December - Christmas Tree Festival
 
At Kendal Parish Church - Fri 4pm - 7pm; Sat 11am - 6pm & Sun 3pm - 5pm
The Charity Festival over the three weekends before Christmas includes special concerts - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 6th December - Grange Christmas Extravaganza
 
At various venues in Grange-over-Sands - 10:30am to 4:30pm
With Brass Bands, Carol Singing, Christmas Market, Owls, Santa's Grotto etc. - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 6th December - An Amabile Christmas Concert in Kendal
 
At St. Thomas Church, Kendal - 7:00pm
All four Amabile choirs perform their annual Christmas concert - More Details...
   

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• Sunday 7th December - Visit Santa at Beetham Nurseries
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Come and see Santa and his helper in his very own winter wonderland - More Details...

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• Sunday 7th December - Winter Wonderland at The Black Swan
 
At The Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen -
With many stalls, festive food, mulled wine and Father Christmas - More Details...

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• Monday 8th December - Bowness Beauty Salon Christmas Evening
 
At Bowness Beauty, Unit 65 Quarry Rigg, Bowness - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
With many special offers including 20% off all products in the beauty salon - More Details...

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• Tuesday 9th December - Riversiders' Carol Concert
 
At Kendal Unitarian Chapel, Market Place, Kendal - 6:30pm
A night not to be missed! Everyone is welcome in this joyful occasion - More Details...
 

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• Wednesday 10th December - NAFAS Floral Demonstration
 
At Beetham Nurseries Garden Cafe, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 7:30pm
Discover the magic of Christmas floral decoration with Arthur MacDonald - More Details...

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• Thursday 11th December - Ship Club Carol Service for the Hearing Impaired
 
At Kendal Unitarian Chapel, Market Place, Kendal - 11:00am
If you are hard of hearing, please do come and enjoy this carol service - More Details...
 

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• Friday 12th December - Christmas Cabaret Night at The Pheasant
 
At The Pheasant Inn, Allithwaite, Nr. Grange-over-Sands -
Featuring a 3 course dinner plus live entertainment from singer Ashley Morton - More Details...
  

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• Friday 12th & Saturday 13th December - Christmas Party Night
 
At the Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere - 
Includes glass of champagne and canapés upon arrival, four course festive feast and dancing until after midnight - More Details...  Christmas Brochure

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• Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December - Christmas Tree Festival
 
At Kendal Parish Church - Fri 4pm - 7pm; Sat 11am - 6pm & Sun 3pm - 5pm
Including a performance by Kendal Choral Society and the Millennium Youth Choir - More Details...
 

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• Friday 12th December - Christmas Workshops at Beetham Nurseries
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tracey Peake demonstrates how to make your own Christmas wreath - More Details...

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• Saturday 13th December - Christmas on the Green at Milnthorpe
 
On the Green by St Thomas Parish Church, Milnthorpe - 11:00am
Featuring Santa's grotto along with choirs, schools and dance groups, plus a Christmas Market with many stalls - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 13th December - Ambleside Choral Society Christmas Concert
 
At Ambleside Parish Church, Ambleside - 7:30pm
A feast of Christmas Music which this year features Dvorak Mass in D Op.86 and Mendlessohn's 'Hear My Prayer' plus Christmas Carols - More Details...

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• Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December - Visit Santa at Beetham Nurseries
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Come and see Santa and his helper in his very own winter wonderland - More Details...

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 • Saturday 13th December - Kendal South Choir Perform Handel's Messiah
 
At St.Thomas' Church, Stricklandgate, Kendal - 7:30pm
Kendal South Choir perform a Christmas concert with Lonsdale Baroque Ensemble - More Details...
 

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• Thursday 18th December - The Snowman at Kendal Leisure Centre
 
At Westmorland Hall, Kendal Leisure Centre - Schools: 1:30pm; Family: 7pm
With a live, professional orchestra playing the score in perfect synchronicity - More Details...

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• Friday 19th December - Christmas Party Disco Lunch at Castle Green Hotel
 
At Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal - 12:00noon to 4:30pm
A fantastic three course lunch with coffee plus great entertainment throughout the afternoon with music from Trax 20/20 - More Details...

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• Friday 19th December - Elf Christmas Drive-In in Keswick
 
In The Cumberland Pencil Museum Car Park, Keswick - 6:00pm
Christmas comedy film Elf is screened as a Drive-in Cinema experience - More Details...

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• Friday 19th December - Voce Christmas Concert at St Charles Church
 
At St Charles RC Church, Grange-over-Sands - 7:30pm
Local group Voce sing a selection of Christmas Music in a classical style - More Details...

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• Friday 19th & Saturday 20th December - Christmas Party Night
 
At the Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere - 
Includes glass of champagne and canapés upon arrival, four course festive feast and dancing until after midnight - More Details...  Christmas Brochure

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• Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December - Christmas Tree Festival
 
At Kendal Parish Church - Fri 4pm - 7pm; Sat 11am - 6pm & Sun 3pm - 5pm
The final weekend of this year's Christmas Tree Festival in Kendal Parish Church - More Details...
 

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• Friday 19th December - Christmas Workshops at Beetham Nurseries
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tracey Peake demonstrates how to make your own festive table decoration - More Details...

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• Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December - Visit Santa at Beetham Nurseries
 
At Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Nr. Milnthorpe - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Come and see Santa and his helper in his very own winter wonderland - More Details...

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• Saturday 20th December - Cartmel Choral Society Christmas Concert
 
At Cartmel Priory, Nr. Grange-over-Sands - 7:30pm
The annual Christmas concert in the historic Cartmel Priory with Christmas carols - More Details...
 

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• Sunday 21st December - Burneside Brass Band Christmas Concert
 
At Kendal Parish Church, Kendal - 6:30pm
The popular brass band's annual two hour carol service - More Details...

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• Sunday 21st December - Swan & Dyer's Winter Warmer
 
At Skirwith Village Hall, Skirwith, Nr. Penrith - 5:00pm
Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer present a festive celebration of Carols & Music Hall - More Details...

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• Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd December - Kendal Festive Fortnight Skating Rink
 
At Market Place, Kendal - 10:00am to 7:00pm (Sun 12noon - 7pm)
The skating rink in Kendal's Market Place is a great way to get into the festive spirit - More Details...
 

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• Christmas Day 25th December - Flookburgh Band Carols On The Square
 
In Flookburgh Square, Flookburgh, Nr. Grange-over-Sands - From 11:30am
Flookburgh Band are performing 'Carols on the Square' - your invitation to join the band in celebrating Christmas with carol sheets provided - More Details...

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• Boxing Day 26th December - Woods, Tarns and Gills Walk
 
Meet in LDNPA Car Park, Coniston - 10:30am
Visit Tarn Hows, Tom Gill and Yewdale Woods in this annual Boxing Day walk - More Details...
 

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• Saturday 27th December - Arthritis Research UK Christmas Party
 
At The Olde Mill, Bardsea, Ulverston - 8:00pm
Enjoy an evening of entertainment, laughter and surprises! - More Details...
 

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Xmas Lights Switch-Ons 2014 in the Lake District & Cumbria

 
• Saturday 15th November - Ambleside Christmas Lights Switch On & Cruise
 
On Windermere and in Ambleside - from 10:00am
A stunning cruise followed by lanterns carried through the streets - More Details...

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• Sunday 16th November - Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On
 
From K Village to Kendal Market Place and Finkle Street - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
The Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On features Father Christmas riding in his sleigh drawn by reindeer plus special guests - More Details...
 

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• Friday 21st November - Keswick Christmas Lights Switch On
 
In Packhorse Court and Market Square, Keswick - from 5:30pm
Activities include a lantern parade and festive market with the lights switch-on at 5:30pm in Packhorse Court and 6pm in Market Square.

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• Saturday 22nd November - Barrow Christmas Lights Switch On
 
In Town Square, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness - From 3:00pm (switch-on 6pm)
Annual switch on by X Factor winner Matt Cardle with fun and music plus Bay Radio's roadshow
 

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• Sunday 23rd November - Cockermouth Christmas Lights Switch On
 
In the Main Street, Cockermouth - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Part of Main Street will be closed off for stalls & entertainment as the lights come on
 

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• Friday 28th November - Lindal-in-Furness Christmas Lights Switch On
 
At The Green and Buccleuch Hall, Lindal-in-Furness - 6:00pm
The switch-on of the village Christmas tree is preceded by a Christmas Fair in Buccleuch Hall

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• Saturday 29th November - Windermere Christmas Lights Switch On
 
At Windermere Railway Station, Windermere - 5:00pm
Annual Christmas lights switch-on (Nb. no Stars Parade or Santa Cruise this year)
 

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• Sunday 30th November - Dalton Christmas Lights Switch On
 
From Tudor Square to Market Place, Dalton-in-Furness - 5:30pm
With Christmas parade to Market Place with Santa and his reindeer

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• Sunday 7th December - Askam-in-Furness Christmas Lights Switch On
 
In Town Centre, Askam-in-Furness - 4:15pm (firework display 4:30pm)
Preceded by a Christmas market, Santa Dash & Lantern Procession

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• Saturday 6th December - Grange Christmas Lights Switch-On
 
At Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange-over-Sands - from 6:00pm
The 68th annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Father Christmas meeting children and the switching on of the Christmas lights followed by carol singing - More Details...
  

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• Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December - Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Lights / Fair
 
At Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale - 2:00pm
The annual two day Christmas Fair and Santa Parade with the switch-on of the Christmas lights on Saturday, with the fair continuing on Sunday - More Details...
 

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This was taken at Cark in Cartmel - looking up towards Applebury Hill (LA11 7NL). Each year this fantastic display has a collection for the NSPCC which raised £1800 last year. This year's display (on show until Jan. 5th 2015) is even bigger and better!

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Christmas Pantos & Shows in the Lake District & Cumbria 

• Wednesday 3rd until Saturday 6th December - Snow White
  
At Gaskell Hall, Silverdale, Nr. Carnforth and Kendal -
The Silverdale Village Players present a fast-paced, fun version of Snow White at Gaskell Hall in Silverdale - More Details...
 

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• Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December - A Christmas Carol
 
At the Bryce Institute, Burneside, Nr. Kendal - 7:30pm
Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) perform the Charles Dickens' classic - More Details...

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• Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th December - Sleeping Beauty
  
At Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands - 2:30pm (7:30pm on Fri)
This year Grange Amateur Operatic Society's Youth Panto features the talented young thespians' interpretation of Sleeping Beauty - More Details...

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• Friday 12th until Wednesday 31st December - Peter Pan
 
At The Sands Centre, Carlisle - 10:15am, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Join Wendy, Michael and John as they visit Neverland with the boy who never grows up
 

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• Saturday 13th until Tuesday 30th December - Goldilocks
 
At The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow - 1:00pm Box Office: 01229 820000
Helen Farrell stars as Goldilocks in a reworking of the nursery story with circus acts
 

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• Monday 15th until Sunday 28th December - Thumbelina's Great Big Adventure
 
At the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal - Box Office: 01539 725133
The Brewery's action-packed Christmas show for brave people of all sizes!
 

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• Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th December - Wolves of Willoughby Chase
 
At Grasmere Village Hall, Grasmere - 7:30pm (plus matinee at 2:30pm Sat)
Grasmere Players perform Russ Tunney's dramatic adaptation of Joan Aitken's famous children's novel - More Details...
 

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• Thursday 18th December - The Snowman at Kendal Leisure Centre
 
At Westmorland Hall, Kendal Leisure Centre - Schools: 1.30pm; Family: 7pm
With a live, professional orchestra playing the score in perfect synchronicity - More Details...

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 • Friday 9th & 10th and Wed 14th to 17th January - Dick Whittington
 
At the Bryce Institute, Burneside - Box Office: 07792 77213
Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) perform the classic panto with many local schoolchildren and songs from TV show Glee - More Details...
 

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• Tuesday 20th to Sunday 25th January - Lakes Players Perform Aladdin
 
At the Lakes School, Troutbeck Bridge, Nr. Windermere - 7:00pm plus matinees
The popular Players perform their 20th annual all-singing, all-dancing, fun-filled panto complete with special effects - More Details...
 

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• Friday 30th & Saturday 31st January & Sunday 1st February - Hansel & Gretel
 
At Victory Hall, Station Road, Broughton-in-Furness - 7:30pm (Sun 3:30pm)
Broughton Drama Group presents Hansel & Gretel their 20th anniversary pantomime adapted by Colette Macdonald - More Details...
 

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Christmas and New Year 2014 Menus & Festive Brochures

 
Download Pheasant Inn, Allithwaite Christmas / New Year Menus
Contains Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Cabaret and Party Night Menus

Pheasant Inn, Allithwaite, Nr. Grange-over-Sands  015395 32239  Pheasant Inn Feature
  

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View / Download Beech Hill Hotel Christmas 2014 Brochure
Brochure contains details of Party Nights and Christmas / New Year celebrations

Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere  0871 9032987 Beech Hill Feature
 

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View / Download Station Inn, Oxenholme Christmas 2014
Festive Lunch £16.95 and Festive Dinner £19.95 (2 & 3 courses available)
 
Station Inn, Oxenholme, Nr. Kendal  01539 724094  Station Inn Feature
  

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View Kings Arms, Cartmel Christmas 2014 Menus
Christmas Day and New Years Eve Menus plus festive events

The Kings Arms, The Square, Cartmel 015395 33246 Kings Arms Feature

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Download Cavendish Arms Christmas 2014 Menu
Available during December - 3 courses for £14.95

Cavendish Arms, Cavendish Street, Cartmel 015395 36240 Cavendish Arms Feature

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Download Castle Green Hotel Christmas 2014 Brochure
Christmas Party Nights, Festive Lunches and Christmas break details
 
Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal  01539 734000  Castle Green Feature
 

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View Royal Oak, Cartmel Christmas 2014 Menus
Christmas Day and New Years Eve Menus plus festive events

The Royal Oak, The Square, Cartmel  015395 36259  Royal Oak Feature
 

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White Hart Bouth Christmas 2014 Menus
View Christmas Day Lunch Menu;  Christmas Party Menu  Book Now

White Hart Inn, Bouth, Newby Bridge  01229 861229  White Hart Feature
  

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Download Joshua Tree Bistro Christmas Party Menu
December 1st - 23rd £18.50pp - Lunch / Evening - Booking Essential
 
Joshua Tree, Stramongate, Kendal  01539 737223  Joshua Tree Feature
 

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Download Station Inn, Oxenholme Christmas 2014 Menus - Click Here
Contains Prices and Details of Christmas Lunch and Christmas Dinner

The Station Inn, Oxenholme, Nr. Kendal  01539 724094  View Station Inn Feature
  

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Christmas Day Lunch in a Box!

Andrew Southcott Catering are once again offering their traditional Christmas Day Lunch delivered to your door* on Christmas morning. The meal is plated on white china or foil oven ware. All you have to do is pop it in the microwave or oven for re-heating. Dishes are collected on Boxing Day.

The menu is ham hock terrine, olive bread, apple sauce, Winter leaves, red onion marmalade; Roast Turkey with all the trimmings; Christmas pudding and brandy sauce; Meat pie and Christmas cracker. £25.00 per person
Tel. 015395 59090 Andrew Southcott Catering Feature *LA11 and LA12 postcodes only

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Plumgarths Farm Shop Festive Meat Hampers

Plumgarths Farm Shop Festive Meat Hampers are now available to order. Feed the whole family on Christmas Day with plenty left over for those turkey sandwiches and curries on Boxing Day. More details...

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Kendal & District Lions / Grange Santa's Sleigh Schedule

 
1) Kendal & District Lions Schedule:
 
For over 30 years the Lions have taken Father Christmas to visit children on Kendal estates. The 2013 events raised £6,700 for charity and over the last three decades the total raised has been over £133,000 The Lions' 2014 schedule is:
 
  • Saturday November 28th: Westmorland Shopping Centre
  • Sunday November 29th: Westmorland Shopping Centre
  • Saturday December 6th: Westmorland Shopping Centre
  • Sunday December 7th: Westmorland Shopping Centre
  • Thursday December 11th: Appleby Road / Lower Sandylands
  • Friday December 12th: Windermere Road / Kendal Green
  • Saturday December 13th: Upper Heron Hill
  • Sunday December 14th: Asda / Kirkbarrow
  • Monday December 15th: Upper Sandylands
  • Tuesday December 16th: Oxenholme / The Oaks
  • Wednesday December 17th: Castle Estate / Rusland Park
  • Thursday December 18th: Asda
  • Friday December 19th: Rinkfield / Lower Heron Hill
  • Saturday December 20th: Burneside
  • Sunday December 21st: Kendal Parks / Asda
  • Monday December 22nd: Valley Drive
  • Tuesday December 23rd: Wattsfield / Collinfield
  • Wednesday December 24th: Asda
 
Also from Friday 12th December, every day apart from Sundays up until Christmas Eve at Westmorland Shopping Centre. For more details telephone 0845 8339536.

2) Santa's Schedule in Grange-over-Sands and District:
 
  • Monday December 8th: Allithwaite from 6pm
  • Tuesday December 9th: Fell Drive, Grange from 6pm
  • Tuesday December 9th: Commodore Hotel & Victoria Hall from 8.30pm
  • Thursday December 11th: Lindale from 6pm
  • Monday December 15th: Flookburgh and Ravenstown from 6pm
  • Tuesday December 16th: Grange Fell Road area from 6pm
  • Monday December 22nd: Windermere Road, Grange from 6pm

Organised by the Grange Christmas Tree Committee. This year Hadwins Volkswagen has provided a new music system for the sleigh.