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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 

Ambleside Library (warm spot)

Various activities for all ages. Free wi-fi. Public PCs to all members, easy to join. Books and online resources available to members.

Bethany Church

Free tea, coffee, cakes. A warm comfy and friendly environment. Meet new friends.

Burton Memorial Hall

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

Chatter Matters - Kendal

A warm, friendly space to make new friends and have a good old chat. Includes: Tea, coffee, biscuits, light lunch & games

Chatter Matters - Ulverston

A warm, friendly space to make new friends and have a good old chat.
Tea, coffee, biscuits, light lunch & games. £2 pp payable by card

Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery

A warm welcoming shop which provides hot drinks, snacks and an art gallery. Hot drinks and sweet treats available to purchase and a gallery to browse.

Connect Café

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

Gateway Church - Neighbourhood Chaplains

Warm drinks, hot water bottles to give people free, blankets, and hats for cold weather. People can chat to our neighbourhood chaplains or get involved in the many activities we have on offer.