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Wildlife Encounters: An Exhibition of British Wildlife Photographs and the Tales behind them

Come and wonder at the striking wildlife of the British Isles as portrayed by local photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This year's exhibition has been put together by local wildlife photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane in collaboration with artist Jackie Morris and author Robert Macfarlane, and is sure to delight while rekindling a love for our natural world.

Presenting intimate stories of interactions with animals across the UK’s varied landscape, this curation of striking photographs, playful artwork and poetry lays bare the complexity of contemporary human-wildlife relations.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Wordsworth House

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet in rear courtyard. Lift for access to ground floor of house. First floor of house accessible only by stairs.

Upcoming events

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Animal Arts and Crafts 

Get crafty and creative with inspiration from our exhibition on British wildlife!

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on
25 May to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 38 other dates or times
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Come join us for some live performance!

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on
6 Jul to 7 Jul 2024
at
10:45 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Heritage Open Day 

Visit the house and garden free of charge and listen to a special talk to celebrate Heritage Open Day.

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on
7 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
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Farming with nature 

Join Andrea Meanwell as she shares her stories and vision for the future of farming in the Lake District.

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on
19 Sep 2024
at
19:00 to 20:30