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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 

Alston Library (warm spot)

Warm welcome from library staff onsite, browsing and borrowing of library stock, free requests service, free public Wi-Fi, 2 hours free use per day of library PCs, printing, slightly limited space to study or read, storysacks and dementia bags
Hearing aid batteries. Parking outside

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.

Arragons Cycles

Our log burner will be lit every day it’s cold! We have coffee and tea facilities.