Your Guide to What's on in Penrith

Paddington Visits Penrith

10^th October 2024 - 10^th October 2025, Little Dockray

Paddington has arrived in Penrith! Why don't you make your way to Little Dockray to spend a little time with our very own Paddington? We are delighted to be one of only 23 locations of the nationwide trail of Paddington Statues across the UK and Ireland ahead of the release of Paddington in Peru, in cinemas from November 8th.

Category: Family

Our new Discover Penrith app is launched!

30^th October - 31^st December 2024

Have you downloaded the Discover App yet? If not, you’re missing out… Here are the TOP 6 reasons to download Discover: Discover finds everything there is to shop, eat and do in Penrith Keep your finger on the pulse of your community Easily find hidden gems near you Small businesses are promoted JUST as much as the big brands Easily find info on events happening in Penrith Take advantage of special offers in Penrith by local businesses and big brands   Download the free discover app at www.

Category: Entertainment

Native Spirit | The Herdwick

4^th - 24^th November 2024, Rheged Centre

Ian Lawson returns to Rheged’s Gallery after 9 years to share his brand-new Herdwick portraits. With breathtaking landscapes and compelling stories, this beautiful exhibition will transport you to the beating heart of the Herdwick Kingdom.

Category: Arts

Libby Edmondson's Pop-Up Print Shop

4^th November - 31^st December 2024, Rheged Centre

In January, following the Libby Edmondson retrospective exhibition in the main Gallery (Sept-Nov 23), we decided to open a Print Shop close to the Gallery itself, as we were just not ready to say goodbye to Libby’s joyful and colourful artwork.

Category: Arts

Sewing Sewcial with Lucy

11^th November - 9^th December 2024, Just Sew

ALL DAY SEWING SEWCIAL WITH LUCY FROM SEW CUMBRIA You may already know Lucy, who works here at Just Sew on a part time basis, but when she isn’t working in the shop, she also runs Sew Cumbria – bringing sewists together with workshops and sewcials.

Category: Classes

Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle

16^th November 2024, Rheged Centre

Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a four-shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarn. Jan will have her Ashford table top looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width and length.

Category: Classes

Christmas Sparkle lights switch on

16^th November 2024, Penrith Town Centre

What's Happening? 2.30pm Amy Anderson Walmsley 3pm UCC Choir 3.30pm Cassette Baby 4pm Committed2Rock 4.

Category: Family

Contemporary Gilding Workshop with Amelia Bedson

17^th November 2024, Rheged Centre

In this half-day workshop, you will learn about the techniques and equipment that will help you enhance any item in your home.

Category: Classes

Create a Hand Sewn Roman Blind with Ashlea Ginesi | 2 day course

23^rd November 2024, Rheged Centre

New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home.

Category: Classes

Murder Mystery at The George

23^rd November 2024, The George Hotel

Let us transport you back to Victorian England for our Dickensian Christmas Crime, where your favourite characters come to life.

Category: Entertainment

Sew your own dungarees

24^th November 2024, Just Sew

Sew Your Own Dungarees  On this day workshop, which is ran from Just Sew Penrith, you will sew the ultimate on trend dungarees! They are super comfy with their relaxed fit, and carry you across all seasons! There are pockets galore (5 to be precise! Not pocket mad? Then you can miss them off) have different tie closures choosing from simple ties or button holes and opt how to finish the legs, from a cropped, turned up hem or a classic simple hem.

Category: Classes

Moon Journal Workshop: Reflections and Nurturing into Winter

28^th November 2024, Tirril and Sockbridge Village Hall (Reading Room and Library) Tirril, Penrith, CA10 2JE

Join us for a nourishing evening of self-discovery and reflections as we move into the penultimate New Moon of the year.

Category: Arts