Things to do in Furness and Cartmel
The Furness peninsula and Cartmel: Ulverston, Barrow, Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel and Morecambe Bay.
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What is on in Furness and Cartmel soon
Thursday 1 October 2026
Tessa Bunney: What the Sea Decides to Give You
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
Photographs taken in Morecambe Bay working with local fishermen, in Tessa Bunney's first exhibition in Barrow. It closes on 4 October and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Organiser
Forage and Nibble with The Forage Box
11:00 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel · £40 adults, £22.50 children
A guided forage through Holker's parkland and gardens with The Forage Box, learning to identify wild ingredients and tasting nibbles made from them. It lasts about three hours, so wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Organiser
Tiddlers: Museum Explorer Group
13:00 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
A hands-on group for little ones with crafts, play and gallery exploration, with a different theme each month. It is designed for children from 18 months and younger children are welcome too. Organiser
The High Road to Dalton
18:30 Oxen Park Reading Room, Oxen Park · £5 suggested donation (cash)
Local historians trace the ancient High Road from Hawkshead to Dalton, a network of tracks linking Furness farmsteads since the 12th century. A Cumbria Wildlife Trust local group talk; the venue is wheelchair accessible. Organiser
Brockhole 125: The Story of Brockhole from the Gaddum Archives
19:30 Cartmel Village Hall, Cartmel · £3 visitors, free for members
Kevin Grice tells the story of Brockhole, now 125 years old, drawing on the Gaddum family archives. A Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society talk. Organiser
Friday 2 October 2026
Mini Retreat Break: Recharge Your Batteries
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £15 event only
A short weekend break of guided meditation and talks at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory, with time for woodland walks and the cafe. Accommodation and meals are booked separately. Organiser
Art Workshop: Block Printing
10:30 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel
Learn Indian block printing with hand-carved wooden blocks inspired by the Holker gardens, then print a tote bag, apron or cushion cover to take home. All materials are provided and no experience is needed. Bring an apron or old shirt. Organiser
67,000 Barrovians Can't Be Wrong
19:00 Cooke's Studios, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness · Free
A Theatre Factory production of stories old and new celebrating Barrow and its people. Free or pay by donation, but seats must be booked in advance through TicketSource. Organiser
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