Friends of the Lake District

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The Friends of the Lake District function as an autonomous charitable organisation with a mission to safeguard and improve the scenic areas of Cumbria.

The group's conviction is rooted in the idea that the Lake District presents some of England's most stunning and invaluable panoramas.

Their efforts are focused on preserving and augmenting the innate attractiveness of these landscapes, aiming to positively impact the nearby communities by reducing light pollution and protecting local wildlife and ecosystems.
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Forthcoming events by Friends of the Lake District

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  • Full Moon Circle Wellbeing Session

    Sunday 5th October 2025 from 18:00pm to 19:30pm

    Wasdale Hall Lodge, Gosforth, CA20 1ET

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Twilight Bat Walks

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 18:00pm to 19:30pm

    Stonethwaite Farm, Keswick, CA12 5XG

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  • Dark skies walk at Whinlatter Forest

    Saturday 25th October 2025 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Tuesday 28th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP

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  • Carlisle Cathedral Angels’ View Tours

    Thursday 30th October 2025 from 10:30am to 12:00pm

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Twilight Bat Walks

    Thursday 30th October 2025 from 18:00pm to 19:30pm

    Stonethwaite Farm, Keswick, CA12 5XG

    More info
  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Thursday 30th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP

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  • Dark skies walk at Whinlatter Forest

    Saturday 1st November 2025 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Saturday 1st November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP

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Event locations used by Friends of the Lake District

  • Ambleside Parish Centre

    Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH, North West England

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  • Another Place – The Lake

    Watermillock, Ullswater , Cumbria, CA11 0LP, North West

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlisle Cathedral

    The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ, North West England

    Public Venue

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  • Crow Park – Keswick

    Keswick, Penrith, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Public Venue

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  • Great Salkeld Village Hall

    Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9LW, North West England

    Public Venue

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