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Words by the Water at Theatre by the Lake
Words by the Water at Theatre by the Lake
Literary Event, Fri 8 - Sun 17 Mar 2019, £10-£11
Details
Words by the Water is always challenging and thought-provoking. What better to do in spring than engage with some of the best thinkers, writers and commentators over the 10 days of the festival at the Theatre by the Lake?
This year's festival 8-17 March includes: Prue Leith, Alan Johnson, Anna Pasternak, Diarmaid MacCulloch, John Lanchester, Salley Vickers, Lynne Truss, Marcus du Sautoy, Louis de Bernières, John Simpson, Robin Ince, Chris Bonnington, Anthony Seldon, Gina Rippon, Julie Summers, Raymond Tallis, Sarah Churchwell and of course, the festival president Melvyn Bragg.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Fri 8 - Sun 17 Mar 2019 | 11:00 to 21:00 |
Prices
Most events in the Main House are £11 unless noted in our programme. Events in the studio space are £10. It is possible to by day and festival passes
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Disabled access
Facilities for hearing impaired
Disabled access
Facilities for hearing impaired
Theatre by the Lake
Lakeside Café & Restaurant
ExhibitionsEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 20 - Thu 21 Feb | The Gingerbread Man |
| Thu 21 - Fri 22 Feb | Sourpuss |
| Fri 22 Feb | The Noise Next Door |
| Sat 23 Feb | Brainiac Live! |
| Sun 24 Feb | Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues |
| Tue 26 Feb | The Merzspiel |
017687 74411
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Lakeside,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5DJ
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: NY 264227 Lat: 54.59411 Long: -3.14059
From M6 jct 40 and follow A66 towards Keswick, follow brown signs to Theatre and Lakeside. On foot the theatre is a 5 minute walk from the centre of Keswick.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 24 miles from Penrith station
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
Camping & caravanningSelf-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
