Warm Spots

Warm Spots are warm, welcoming places for you can visit in winter. Find the locations of warm spots and the facilities they offer. Register a new Warm Spot.

Warm Spots are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and libraries.

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)Askam LibraryBarrow LibraryEden Rural Foyer - The Riverside GroupGamblesby Methodist ChurchPenrith Library (warm spot)South Lakes FoyerThe Mardale Inn - Bampton Valley Community PubThe Old Courthouse, ShapUlverston Library (at the Coronation Hall)
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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

Askam Library

Two hours computer access with available printing and books

Barrow Library

Two hours computer access with available printing and books. Hot drinks vending machine

Eden Rural Foyer - The Riverside Group

We offer free refreshment, a cup of soup and biscuits. In addition, people visiting the Warm Spot can enjoy the following:
Charging their mobile phone for free
Connecting to WIFI and Browsing internet
Watching films of their choice on Netflix for free in our Cyber Café

Penrith Library (warm spot)

Warm welcome from library staff onsite, browsing and borrowing of stock, free requests service, loanable storysacks and dementia bags, Free public Wi-Fi, public PCs (2 hours free use per day for library members), printing.
Activities and events for all ages, hearing aid batteries, disabled access, toilet facilities, space to study, read, or just chat with other customers.
Water dispenser. Warm refreshments not available but two local cafes and bakery within 50 yards of the library entrance.

South Lakes Foyer

Offering tea, coffee, soup, hot chocolate and biscuits. Plus free wi-fi.

The Mardale Inn - Bampton Valley Community Pub

We offer free wifi and hot drinks are available at sensible community prices. On Friday’s we do Senior Lunches available at 20% discount, enabling things like a Small Fish & Chips or Beef & Ale Stew for £8.

The Old Courthouse, Shap

The Library at The Old Courthouse provides a warm place for reading, working, public access PCs, FREE WIFI, hot drinks available.