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Warm Spots

A Warm Spot offers a warm, welcoming space for people to visit this winter if they need it. They are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and libraries.

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All Warm Spots have their own opening days and times and the services available vary. You can find details of Warm Spots near you by:

  • searching the map
  • typing in what you're looking for into the search box
  • selecting the day of the week you want 
  • using the links listed below the map

Register your own Warm Spot 

Burton Memorial Hall

Village hall open as warm hub supplying hot drinks and food and social activities / board games / jigsaws etc

Connect Café

Providing a simple lunch and activities. Free but welcome donations.

Grange Over Sands Community Foodshare

Our strap line is There Will Be Soup, so always something delicious, vegetarian and hot on offer to eat in &/or takeaway. Homemade cake, friendly, listening ear and big smiles!

Kendal People's Cafe

We serve hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and hot lunches on a pay as you can donation basis. We also offer takeaways and a community larder of groceries.

Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall - Renew Wellbeing Eden

A warm welcome for all. Play board games, join in with craft activities or simply sit and chat. Tea, coffee and cake provided.
Facilities: Accessible Toilets; Charging Facilities; Child Friendly; Food Available; Free Wifi; Hot Drinks; Other Refreshments; Parking.

Manna House (Cumbria)

Community Centre with advisors for benefits and housing issues; computers and phone; showers, clothing, outdoor equipment; referrals to other agencies, including food bank.
Free lunch at 12noon; free coffees and teas throughout the day; often free toast, biscuits, etc

Outside- In Cumbria

We offer a play and warm hot meal for a family at cost prices, £5 per child and adult. We also have some free places available.

Penrith Leisure Centre - Chatter Matters

When: Every Monday 11am – 1pm (Optional gentle exercise class 11am) Where: Board Room Includes: Tea, coffee, light lunch, biscuits & games. 50% off Introductory offer £1 pp until 31/12/2023