St Mary’s Church
Events at this venue
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Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 2026
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleIlluminate: Festival of Ideas 7–20 February 2026 Our world is in flux. We’re facing challenges that require creative solutions at a global, national and local level. It feels like a tipping point, but also an opportunity to reflect, regroup and recalibrate our approach. We believe that big ideas can come from anywhere. Our small market […]
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Lime in Our Built Environment
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Andrew Bodenham 10.00am-12.00pm. Presentation: A traveller’s guide to understanding the role of lime in traditional buildings, its use in mortars, renders, plasters and limewashes, historical production in the locality, how traditional mortars work, why modern materials can cause problems in old buildings, embracing the lime lifestyle, sources of further information. 12.00pm-1.30pm. Demonstration: Introduction to […]
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ComedySportz
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleWelcome to ComedySportz, the all-ages, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show! Two teams. One winner. No script. Lots of laughs! Join ComedySportz for an afternoon of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It's fast-paced, feel-good fun for everyone – with a referee on hand […]
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In Conversation with Lee Child
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleBest-selling author Lee Child returns to the town where he penned the first three novels in his internationally renowned ‘Jack Reacher’ thriller series. Lee will talk with local debut author Rachel Canwell (Paper Sisters) about his life and work – and what’s in store for his hero now he’s no longer wielding the pen. Lee’s […]
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Rum Ragged
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdale2021 JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged, showcase the folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland, in a hotly anticipated performance. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band incorporate bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion performances in their repertoire, delighting audiences with their […]
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Tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […]
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Murder at Gatsby Manor
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe party is in full swing, sparkling wine and conversation flows, that is until someone puts a stopper on the soiree, as things take a turn for the worse! Can you uncover which cocktail has packed a poisonous punch for a particular party goer? It’s a criminal caper that will keep you on your toes, can […]
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Poco Besos
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for a Valentine’s night to remember as we invite you to slip your dancing shoes on and swing to the seductive rhythms of Poco Besos! This dynamic live band specialises in reimagining well-known chart hits through the vibrant rhythms and infectious grooves of Latin music. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Poco Besos […]
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for Schoolhouse Production’s fun, fast-paced romp through the masterpieces of Jane Austen. Our plucky actors take on all of Austen’s beloved heroines, friends and love interests—complete with cuttiing social satire—in just 80 minutes. It is a truth universally acknowledged that an audience in possession of high spirits must be in want of a […]
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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Tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […]