Things to do in Aiketgate, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Aiketgate, Cumbria.
The Great Outdoors in Aiketgate
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Aiketgate.
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Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.

Quarry Banks | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve and in spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in the summer.

Newton Reigny | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Tussocky sedges and some unusual wetland plants combined with the wet woodland of willow and alder provide a home for some rare spiders and beetles.

Thacka Beck | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the nature reserve has a remarkable number of birds.
History and Heritage in Aiketgate
History and heritage within 10 miles of Aiketgate.
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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.

Carlisle Castle | English Heritage
Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.

Penrith Castle | English Heritage
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.
The Arts in Aiketgate
The arts within 10 miles of Aiketgate.
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Upfront Gallery
Established in 1997 - Art Gallery, Vegetarian Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Puppet Theatre, Music Venue and Event Space near Penrith - Cumbria An accessible and award winning attraction for all ages.

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Website Homepage. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life Alma Block, The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR. T: 01228 532774 E: [email protected]. www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is run by the King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Trust, a Registered Charitable Trust
Music in Aiketgate
Music within 10 miles of Aiketgate.
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The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA) - Carlisle
The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl.

Moving Pictures RUSH Tribute
'If you missed seeing RUSH live, MOVING PICTURES is as close as you'll ever get to the real thing.' Moshville Times

A Foreigners Journey
The next best thing to Foreigner and Journey is here in the shape of this award-winning band

Lindisfarne
Legendary 70's Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clement

MASSAOKE Christmas Live
A live band, Xmas classics, 80s, 90s, 00 anthems plus giant screens of sing-along lyrics. Grab your gang and bring the sing to MASSAOKE

PorkPie Live plus Root System at The Old Firestation, Carlisle
PorkPie Live plus Root System at The Old Firestation, Carlisle on Saturday 22nd November 2025

Live Wire The AC/DC Show
AC/DC are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.

The Phonics - The music of the Stereophonics
The Phonics are the UK's premier Stereophonics tribute band, playing tracks from every album.

Antarctic Monkeys
The longest serving and without doubt, the BEST tribute and the UK's Number One band to the Arctic Monkeys bar none

Kenny Thomas: Behind The Groove
The iconic UK soul-singer Kenny Thomas headlines his 'Behind The Groove' club night, along with his A-list band and soul DJ.

Abba Reunion
ABBA REUNION gives Abba fans, old and new, the opportunity to once again get together and re-live the addictive Abba phenomena.
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