Visit Eden
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Eden comprises scenic Ullswater, stunning North Pennines and the tranquil Eden Valley. Updates from the Visit Eden team at Westmorland and Furness Council.
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Don't miss Shap Farmers’ and Makers’ Market this Saturday 26th July. orlo.uk/BwSq7
The #Ullswater Hopper (UB1) connects holiday accommodation around the valley & the 509 runs from Penrith – Lowther – Pooley Bridge – Aira Force – Glenridding – Dockray – Troutbeck & onto Keswick. #sustainabletransport orlo.uk/9H2JF #SustainableTransport
Winton Park Gardens Open Days for 2025: Sunday 27 July Sunday, 10 August, Sunday 24 August, Sunday 7 September. orlo.uk/UQWEm
. @westmorlandfest this Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July in Kirkby Stephen. A packed weekend of exploration, events & entertainment for all planned. Including guided walks, a bus tour to Hawes & the Dales Countryside Museum, family activities & lots more! orlo.uk/lwXH9
Eden has some fantastic cycling, from long distance rides, mountain biking and family rides. Visit our cycling pages for more information and to download one of our cycle routes! orlo.uk/OoOKa
Planning a walk on the fells & mountains? #BeAdventureSmart visit orlo.uk/Ha5Qo - Check the weather forecast orlo.uk/X4sVp - Know your skills & limits - Plan your route & tell someone where you're going - Prepare, take the right gear orlo.uk/4bo6V
Join one of the Carrs Mine Trips and Open Days at Nenthead Mines. An Underground Adventure – See how people worked in times past, with Geology and Industrial History. orlo.uk/7xj9b
Archaeological Finds Day at @penrithmuseum - Saturday 26 July. The region’s Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer & the Museum Curator will be available to help anyone identify portable archaeological material. orlo.uk/AL9LN
The first ‘Art in the Mart’ is to be held in the Auction Mart at Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 10am - 4pm both days! orlo.uk/lda4v
Potfest in the Park - Hutton-in-the-Forest, July 25th, 26th & 27th. Discover the diversity of clay as over 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers come together to create a huge artisan market. orlo.uk/O3T06
Find out more about how history has shaped Penrith and the Eden Valley with a visit to @penrithmuseum Open six days a week (excluding Sundays), the museum houses many treasures found in the area - some dating back to Neolithic times! orlo.uk/2TKBX
THIS SATURDAY - 26 JULY!! ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS DAY 11am to 3pm - FREE ENTRY Bring your Archaeological finds to Penrith & Eden Museum to have them identified and recorded by the PAS Finds Liaison Officer. If you have several objects please book [email protected]
We can’t wait to meet our longest-eared festival-goers at the weekend! Stars of Barnhill Donkeys’ Retreat will be taking in their first westmorlanddalesfestival.org this Saturday & Sunday in Kirkby Stephen’s Market Square - come along & say hello! @CumbriaCrack
Come along and meet some of the Barnhill rescue donkeys at Westmorland and Dales Festival – cumbriacrack.com cumbriacrack.com/2025/07/22/com…
Looking forward to seeing @DalesMuseum at westmorlanddalesfestival.org on Sunday 27 July - dig out your favourite words & join the great big dialect hunt!
And on Sunday 27 July the Museum is coming to the Festival with their Great Big Dialect Hunt! Bring along your favourite family words & meet the team on Church Green between 10am & 4pm for a celebration of dialect & heritage westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events/the-gre…
… or at 13:00 (free transport from Kirkby Stephen at 12:30) explore Ravenstonedale’s medieval layout with members of the local History Group, fascinating tales of the past, & tea & cakes afterwards at the Scar Gallery. Full info @ westmorlanddalesfestival.org
… at 10:30 with free transport from Kirkby Stephen at 10:00 stroll through time along Crosby Garrett’s ancient tracks, uncovering its rich archaeological & agricultural heritage including the find-site of THAT helmet amongst much else …
Catch ‘em if you can: great local history walking tours of two Westmorland Dales villages with local experts on Sat 26 July at westmorlanddalesfestival.org. Both are free of charge & must be booked in advance by emailing [email protected] …
The Fellfoot Forward scheme has developed ‘slow’ walking and cycling routes to encourage curiosity, exploration and immersion in the landscape. Check out the Eden walks which include Ainstable, Kirkoswald and Long Meg. orlo.uk/PzucC #WalkWednesday
Visit the National Trust's Aira Force, where a series of waterfalls plunge through an attractive wooded ravine. Aira Force drops an impressive 65ft. It is the perfect place for a family walk and picnic. Look out for red squirrels along the way! orlo.uk/ryy3u
