arts & culture...
The stunning Cumbrian landscape isn't just a natural phenomenon. There is also a social landscape to explore that has been formed over thousands of years and continues to be shaped by modern culture.
The fifth annual Ulverston International Music Festival sees the return of internationally acclaimed clarinet
virtuoso Emma Johnson, who played at the first festival, accompanied by Anthony Hewitt on piano. Also featured in an impressive international line-up are cellist Christian Poltera, a BBC New Generation artist; Jazz and R&B diva Sarah Jane Morris; and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.
May highlights
Keswick Jazz Festival
The 17th Keswick Jazz Festival once again brings together many of the world's finest exponents of mainstream and traditional jazz.
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No Such Thing as Society
Photography produced in Britain during the period 1967 - 1987, an era when British society and culture was in a state of ferment and transition.
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Festival of fools
Madness and mayhem preside at Muncaster Castle as jesters, jugglers and street entertainers perform for your votes to win the prestigious title of ‘Fool of Muncaster'.
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Keswick Mountain Festival
It's year two for the Keswick Mountain Festival and it promises a fantastic 5 day line up crammed full of activities.
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Arts & cultural events in the Lake District
Cumbria, the happening place to be
Immerse yourself in the real culture of the Lake District. There's plenty going on so come and take a stroll through a stunning landscape of events.
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Drop
Drop is a newly commissioned giant reflective sculpture based on a
raindrop - the building blocks of the lakes.
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