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There is a fantastic range of events that take place in and around Ullswater each year that celebrate the rich diversity, local history, culture and beauty of the area. Highlights include the world famous Marmalade Festival, the popular Winter Droving, Ullswater Walking Festival or Ullswater’s very own Daff Fest. Or perhaps one of the many sporting events, such as the Ullswater Triathlon or the Epic Lakes Swim is more your cup of tea?
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Everest Revisited Exhibition
Now extended until Sunday 23 February!
2024 is the centenary of Mallory and Irvine’s disappearance near the Summit of Everest, so what better time to choose Everest as the Exhibition theme for our Gallery, and bring lesser known stories and Everest ‘firsts’ to life using art, photography and film.
Experience the most significant mountain-focused exhibition since the National Mountaineering Exhibition at Rheged nearly 20 years ago.
Explore rarely-seen artefacts from the Alpine Club, the Mountain Heritage Trust, and the Royal Geographical Society. We revisit the Mallory and Irvine story with a new perspective, and present original artworks by Somervell and William Heaton Cooper, alongside historic photographs from the Wakefield Family archives.
In this inspiring exhibition, delve into the stories of Everest climbers, from pioneering adventurers to today’s record-setters—and uncover an array of Cumbrian connections.
Spanning over a century of mountaineering history, the exhibition will also reflect on thought-provoking themes of mountain waste, spirituality and motivation, and highlight the positive efforts underway to support mountain communities in Nepal, whose futures are dependant on sustainable mountain tourism.
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