Browse our upcoming workshops, courses and events below. If you want to learn new skills, book your place through the links provided or drop by and get involved if the event doesn’t require booking.

In addition, each Thursday we host a Community Lunch at 1pm. Everyone is welcome but it is first come first served so make sure you arrive on time!

Our workshops are open for pottery drop-in every Friday, from 10.00am – 4.00pm. Stop by for advice on your latest project or email us for costings if you would like to use the equipment under the supervision of our expert staff.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Festivals & Events

Workshops & Courses

Soup Talks

Soup Talk: Dr Kai Heron

Dr Kai Heron is a Lecturer in Political Ecology at Lancaster University. He writes, teaches, and researches about the thorny problem of transitioning away from today’s exploitative and ecologically...

Find Out More...
12
March
2026
- 12 Mar 2026
Soup Talks

Soup Talk: Who Pays for The Lake District?

Visitor Levies in the Lake District:  unpacking tourist taxes The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget announced that English Mayors will soon have the power to implement a tourist tax on overnight stays...

Find Out More...
5
March
2026
- 5 Mar 2026
Workshops & Courses, Soup Talks

Poetry Reading and Open Mic with Ilse Pedler

Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. Bring your own work, a favourite poem to share, or just listen and enjoy. Due to bereavement...

Find Out More...
19
February
2026
- 19 Feb 2026
Festivals & Events

The Feast Of Saint Valentine

A delectable 4 course feast served in our romantic candle-lit rooms. Starts at 7PM – families, singletons, couples or friends groups are all welcome 🙂 You will be greeted...

Find Out More...
14
February
2026
- 14 Feb 2026
Soup Talks

Soup Talk: Japan and Ways of Living

Join Motoko Fujita (GA’s Director for Japanese Projects) and three professors from Tokyo University for a discussion and illustrated talk. They will share insights from their research trip to...

Find Out More...
12
February
2026
- 12 Feb 2026
Soup Talks

Soup Talk: Ted Carefoot

Edward Carefoot Furniture Workshop was established after returning from three years as a Journeyman, travelling the length of Britain plying his skills as an Antique Restorer.   Understanding the...

Find Out More...
5
February
2026
- 5 Feb 2026
Festivals & Events

Burn’s Night at The Farmer’s Arms

Celebrating the Scottish farmer poet who put the radical in the rural. As Wordsworth declared in homage: ‘Whose light I hailed when first it shone, And showed my youth...

Find Out More...
24
January
2026
- 24 Jan 2026
Festivals & Events

New Year’s Eve at The Farmer’s Arms

Come and join the merry chaos that only a good old country pub can deliver! Our live music line-up is to be announced soon (we’re still negotiating their fee...

Find Out More...
31
December
2025
- 1 Jan 2025
Festivals & Events, Workshops & Courses, Soup Talks, Live Music

Christmas Carols and Poems

An evening of traditional folk carols and Christmas poems. In this one off festive event, the Farmer’s Arms Poets will be joined by  The Kendal Revellers, a folk choir...

Find Out More...
18
December
2025
- 18 Dec 2025
Workshops & Courses

Festive Wreath Making Workshop with Anna Burton

Let your neighbours know you’re in the festive spirit with your very own hand-made wreath! Join our new pub gardener and experienced florist Anna as she teaches you how...

Find Out More...
13
December
2025
- 13 Dec 2025
Festivals & Events

The Farmer’s Arms Winter Fair

Join our regular festive day of crafts, seasonal food, music, a wreath making workshop (pre-booking required) and – odd things to fill stockings with or perhaps the occasional last...

Find Out More...
13
December
2025
- 13 Dec 2025
Soup Talks

Soup Talk- Hillforts in Cumbria: A New Look at the Evidence

Dan has been working as an archaeologist, largely in Cumbria and the North West of England, for over 25 years. He began volunteering on projects in his local area...

Find Out More...
11
December
2025
- 11 Dec 2025
Soup Talks

Soup Talk: Charlotte Mason- Learning through the Natural World

In comparison to Potter, Ruskin and Wordsworth, a name not perhaps well known across Cumbria, or the UK generally, is Charlotte Mason.Charlotte Mason was a pioneer of home education....

Find Out More...
4
December
2025
- 4 Dec 2025
Workshops & Courses

Koji & Beyond: Learn Japanese Fermentation

Karen Guthrie leads this rare opportunity to learn the ancient art of koji making. Koji is the fermented rice on which many Japanese preparations are built – from sake...

Find Out More...
30
November
2025
- 3 Dec 2025
Workshops & Courses

Silk Painting with Ruth Corney

Join Ruth Corney for this lively hands-on workshop. When you paint on silk, you’ll discover how delightful and expressive this art is. The silk dyes you’ll be using behave...

Find Out More...
29
November
2025
- 29 Nov 2025
Workshops & Courses, Soup Talks

Poetry Reading and Open Mic with Ilse Pedler

Poetry Reading and Open Mic at The Farmer’s Arms Join us for our spoken word open mic night, hosted by poet Ilse Pedler. Come and meet local poets and...

Find Out More...
27
November
2025
- 27 Nov 2025
Workshops & Courses

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Get into the festive spirit and join us in the workshops at The Farmers Arms. Under the friendly guidance of Katie from Forage and Foliage, you’ll learn how to...

Find Out More...
20
November
2025
- 20 Nov 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: Mark Hatton

Expect intrigue.. and gravestones like you’ve never seen them before… Join Mark Hatton of the Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society as he digs into a History of Cumbrian...

Find Out More...
20
November
2025
- 20 Nov 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: CHARLIE GERE

Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Charlie Gere, Professor at Lancaster University, will deliver a talk considering the rapid recent development of Artificial Intelligence which presents a...

Find Out More...
6
November
2025
- 6 Nov 2025
A talk being held in the Dining Room
Workshops & Courses

OPEN MIC AND READING WITH ILSE PEDLER

JOIN US FOR OUR SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC NIGHT, HOSTED BY POET ILSE PEDLER. Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. Bring your...

Find Out More...
30
October
2025
- 30 Oct 2025
Workshops & Courses, Soup Talks

MOVERS AND SHAKERS WITH ANNA OLEJNICKI

Love music, love to dance around?  Come and join us for Movers and Shakers at The Farmer’s Arms! Beginning with a short introductory talk, this hour long dance session...

Find Out More...
23
October
2025
- 23 Oct 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: CHARLIE WHINNEY- AN INTRODUCTION TO REGENERATIVE DESIGN

Charlie Whinney has created large-scale steam-bent art installations all over the world, as well as designing and making award winning furniture and lighting. His studio makes beautiful eco-friendly objects,...

Find Out More...
16
October
2025
- 16 Oct 2025
A talk being held in the Dining Room
Festivals & Events, Workshops & Courses

Poetry Writing Workshop with Ilse Pedler – Imagination and Disruption

A creative writing workshop using poems and other prompts to encourage participants to produce their own work in a supportive and encouraging environment. This workshop will explore how using...

Find Out More...
16
October
2025
- 16 Oct 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: SARIKA JHAWAR- THE HERITAGE JOURNEY

Join Sarika, a Lake District–based architect, as she shares her SPAB Scholarship adventures—exploring a treasure trove of historic buildings, meeting remarkable people who shape and preserve this heritage, and...

Find Out More...
9
October
2025
- 9 Oct 2025
Apples
Festivals & Events

Valley Apple Day: Bring Your Apples for Juicing

Do you have an orchard which needs harvesting or a neglected apple tree in your garden which needs picking? Not sure what to do with your harvest? Why not bring...

Find Out More...
25
September
2025
- 25 Sep 2025
A talk being held in the Dining Room
Workshops & Courses

OPEN MIC AND READING WITH ILSE PEDLER

JOIN US FOR OUR SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC NIGHT, HOSTED BY POET ILSE PEDLER. Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. This month...

Find Out More...
25
September
2025
- 25 Sep 2025
Festivals & Events

Social Clay Festival 2025

Social Clay 2025 Social Clay Festival celebrates sociable making, from housebuilding to ashtray makers at our historic inn The Farmer’s Arms and is returning for its fourth glorious year—this...

Find Out More...
29
August
2025
- 31 Aug 2025
Celtic Fiddles
Live Music

The Stable Bar Presents: Celtic Fiddles

Welcoming Celtic Fiddles who will once again fill The Stable Bar with traditional folk music.  Soak up the atmosphere as this experienced group of musicians play a live set drawn...

Find Out More...
29
August
2025
- 29 Aug 2025
Workshops & Courses

Introduction to Artisan Signwriting with Beccy Roberts

Have you ever stopped to admire the traditional lettering on a canal boat, a fairground ride or an old pub like The Farmer’s Arms? Spend a mindful and fun...

Find Out More...
29
August
2025
- 29 Aug 2025
Freyja Burke
Live Music

An Evening with Freyja Evelyn

Delighted to be hosting local indie folk musician Freyja Evelyn for a return evening performance. Why not make a night of it? Pick up a pint and treat yourself...

Find Out More...
8
August
2025
- 8 Aug 2025
Live Music

Reuben Tighe

The rockingly wonderful Reuben Tighe and band @reubentighemusic will be back with us again live in the stable bar Friday 1 August, also Pizza Night at The Farmer’s Arms!...

Find Out More...
1
August
2025
- 1 Aug 2025
Live Music

Patsy Gillam

The Farmer’s Arms is delighted to welcome singer / songwriter Patsy Gillam, Ulverston’s very own. About Patsy Gilliam Patsy is a local singer/songwriter from Ulverston. She has previously performed...

Find Out More...
31
July
2025
- 31 Jul 2025
Celtic Fiddles
Live Music

The Stable Bar Presents: Celtic Fiddles

We welcome back Friday night regulars, Celtic Fiddles, who will fill The Stable Bar with traditional folk music the last Friday of every month.  Soak up the atmosphere as...

Find Out More...
25
July
2025
- 25 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses

BUILDING WALLS with Hannah-Lily Lanyon

1-week workshop exploring the practice and theory of building walls with natural materials women and marginalised genders, led by Hannah-Lily Lanyon, non-residential day and residential (staying at Lawson Park)...

Find Out More...
17
July
2025
- 22 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses

Learn to Construct a Timber Frame with Jack Cardno

1-week workshop in contemporary timber-framing for women and marginalised genders, non-residential day and residential (staying at Lawson Park) options available.   THE WORKSHOP: This workshop will take you through...

Find Out More...
7
July
2025
- 12 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses

Making a Meadow

Celebrate National Meadows Day by joining us at The Farmer’s Arms, Lowick Green for a fun morning learning how to create and maintain your own beautiful meadow, whether you have a window...

Find Out More...
5
July
2025
- 5 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses, Festivals & Events

National Meadows Day: Diana’s Orchard Grand Opening

We are marking National Meadows Day at The Farmer’s Arms with Diana’s Orchard Grand Opening – launch of our new community orchard named for our beloved Gardening School volunteer...

Find Out More...
5
July
2025
- 5 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses

Learn to Scythe with Steve Tomlin (ages 16+)

Master this traditional tool in this beginner’s class held in our workshop & meadow. All equipment provided, even the grass 🙂   We are excited to welcome Steve to...

Find Out More...
4
July
2025
- 4 Jul 2025
Pottery
Workshops & Courses

THURSDAY EVENING COURSE: Pottery with Francis Lloyd-Jones

Come and join our Thursday evening pottery classes in The Farmer’s Arms workshops. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those familiar with working in clay. Taught by The...

Find Out More...
12
June
2025
- 17 Jul 2025
Pottery Class
Workshops & Courses

WEDNESDAY EVENING COURSE: Pottery with Francis Lloyd-Jones

Come and join our Wednesday evening pottery classes in The Farmer’s Arms workshops. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those familiar with working in clay. Taught by The...

Find Out More...
11
June
2025
- 16 Jul 2025
Workshops & Courses

The ABC of Pottery with Adam Sutherland

Taught by Director of Grizedale Arts, Adam Sutherland, this comprehensive introduction to ceramics will cover all the basics from clay to kiln over 6 weeks of tuition. The Tuesday...

Find Out More...
10
June
2025
- 15 Jul 2025
Live Music

Reuben Tighe

The wonderful Reuben Tighe and band @reubentighemusic will be live in the stable bar Friday 6 June alongside our popular pizza night! Expect a mix of blues, foot stomping folk...

Find Out More...
6
June
2025
- 6 Jun 2025
Pottery
Workshops & Courses

WEDNESDAY EVENING COURSE: Pottery with Francis Lloyd-Jones

Come and join our Wednesday evening pottery classes in The Farmer’s Arms workshops. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those familiar with working in clay. Taught by The...

Find Out More...
23
April
2025
- 28 May 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK AND SHORT FILM SCREENING: BENJAMIN WIGLEY

Benjamin Wigley is an accomplished artist and filmmaker whose work resides at the intersection of art and documentary. With a keen focus on exploring the enchanting realms of Intangible...

Find Out More...
23
April
2025
- 23 Apr 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: SUE NICHOLLS FROM ROOKHOW

 Sue Nicholls, Development Manager at the Rookhow Quaker Meeting House and Bunkbarn will talk about the Grade II* listed site along with its 12 acres of ancient oak woodland....

Find Out More...
16
April
2025
- 16 Apr 2025
Workshops & Courses

Half-Day Peg Looming Workshop

Join Victoria from Ragged Life for this fun-filled session of peg loom weaving and create your very own woven piece to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you...

Find Out More...
13
April
2025
- 13 Apr 2025
Workshops & Courses

All day rag-rugging workshop with Victoria Jackson from Ragged Life

Our full day workshops are designed to give you all the skills you need to be able to start any rag rug project for yourself at home.  With plenty of 1-2-1...

Find Out More...
12
April
2025
- 12 Apr 2025
Soup Talks

SOUP TALK: Sean Ketteringham and Iris Amizlev

Sean and Iris will discuss some new interpretations of land art in Britain and North America, and its association with ‘prehistoric’ Grizedale. Sean will talk about his curation of...

Find Out More...
9
April
2025
- 9 Apr 2025
Festivals & Events

Mothering Sunday at The Farmer’s Arms – Cancelled

Due to staff illness, we’ve had to take the difficult decision to cancel the Mothering Sunday Lunch at The Farmers Arms tomorrow, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience....

Find Out More...
30
March
2025
- 30 Mar 2025
A talk being held in the Dining Room
Festivals & Events, Workshops & Courses

OPEN MIC AND READING WITH ILSE PEDLER AND GUEST POET KATE DAVIS

JOIN US FOR OUR SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC NIGHT, HOSTED BY POET ILSE PEDLER. Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. Bring your own...

Find Out More...
27
March
2025
- 27 Mar 2025

Subscribe to our Newsletter

* indicates required

Follow Us @thefarmersarms_

Get In Touch

The Farmer's Arms
Lowick Green
Nr Ulverston
LA12 8DT

Website by Farm Factory