brilliant local theatre, with a variety of shows, from young children who put on fantastic musicals…read moretwice a year, to the regular panto at christmas time. It is run by volunteers and they make a great job of making everyone feel welcome. If you fancy a great night out look at their website and see what is coming on at Lochside Theatre

has a great cast and upcoming seasonread more

I love the Dukes Cinema for several reasons…read more When i go to see a movie I don't necessarily want to see the latest blockbuster. And the Dukes has a fine program of arthouse and independent film that just isn't available anywhere else locally. However they do show popular films and have great Sing a Long nights where they show the Sound of Music etc. This cinema isn't about how much popcorn and coke you can ram down your face, it is about watching good films amongst likeminded people. Add to that the fact you can get a drink from the bar and take it in with you and what more could you want. Support this place and other local businesses. The Dukes is one of the things that makes Lancaster a decent place to live in

"Bars" Great place to meet up with friends and have a nice social evening, sometimes have bands…read moreplaying but with 3 bars to choose from you'll always find one you like. "Cinema" Good but only 3 screens. Sometimes will show more arty type movies instead of mainstream. Try to avoid the Theatre screen as the chairs are uncomfortable and very little leg room :-( "Food" I've only eaten here once and it was good, most of my friends would recommend it, so a big thumbs up from here.

The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is a multi-purpose arts complex presenting a year round programme…read moreof theatre, music, films, lectures and exhibitions, together with a range of amateur participatory activities including art and craft workshops, Cumbria Youth Theatre, and classes. There are the Grain Store restaurant,for lunch and diner,10am-2.30 and 5.30-9pm the Vats Bar, and the Warehouse Cafe,9am-6pm. The later becomes a cinema in the evenings.

The Kirkhouse is the arts centre of the Lake District town of Cockermouth…read more It's a curious old building, which I assume was a kirkhouse once and they have a varied programme of music, cinema and a tiny bit of comedy. Not enough comedy, or too much, because at last night's gig there was only 8 people and the venue holds significantly more than that. It was a shame really, as it didn't really help to create a great atmosphere for comedy, but I got the feeling that if it had been a little fuller then it could've been a really nice gig. The staff are all very friendly and the prices are pretty cheap, with cinema tickets under £5!

Right down on the quayside at Whitehaven, a tall narrow building. It has a small bar downstairs…read more A couple of real ales on tap at reasonable prices. Extensive menu, particularly of pizzas, which are good. It seems they do a roaring trade of outside delivery of these to the locals. All items on the menu are reasonably priced too. Service is friendly and accommodating

We visited the Vagabond for lunch, on the strength of another Qype review, and were very impressed…read more Good pub food and prompt friendly service. The soups were hearty and came with plenty of bread and butter. My goat's cheese sandwich came in a baguette with a decent salad and some coleslaw. We did not have desserts, but the menu had a good range.

There's not much to do in a place like Brampton. And the nearest cinema is 10 miles away in the…read morecity of Carlisle, so whoever thought it would be a good idea to start a film club, was right. With monthly showings, cheap membership and a different (new release) film every month, this is the social event of the month in Brampton!

This is the perfect spot to eat lunch or see a show. Soups and salads and toasties. Lots of toys…read morefor kids so bring em! There is a bar as well that is mostly for catering to the patrons of the theatre. They use the performance space for films and live music performances. The sound there is top notch and the acts they pull in are international and national treasures.

The Carnegie is a great place to see a band or a play, it is an older building just outside the…read moretown center and houses a Theatre, Monroes Bar, a Cafe and two other rooms which are often used as galleries or workshop areas. The Carnegie usually has a band or act on at the weekend and Monroes bar often has local bands playing, the cafe is open during the day providing good value teas, coffess, cakes and hot food. I have seen few acts in the Theatre and Monroes Bar it alsways has a good atmosphere and never costs the earth to get in.

do not really like the carnegie apart from the christmas shows which are decent quite dissapointed…read morewhen i came though :(