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 LibraryConnect CaféKirkby Lonsdale Community CupboardManna House (Cumbria)Outside- In CumbriaPenrith Library (warm spot)Restore PenrithStaveley with Ings Together
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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

Connect Café

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

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 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.

Restore Penrith

Open as a drop in 10-4pm Monday to Saturday with refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits available and Thursday lunch times, when there is also soup and a roll available free of charge.

Staveley with Ings Together

An opportunity to chat, information about our village and what is going on, friendly people, magazines and games. Tea/coffee and biscuits, Soup and Roll. pudding or tray bake.