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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.

Warm Spots logo

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.

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.

Cornerstone Community Church, Sedbergh

Open House Every Tuesday, 10am–12pm, Cornerstone Community Church Come and relax, chat, drink coffee (other beverages available!) play games, pursue hobbies and generally just ‘chill’. For more information contact Janice on 015396 20229
Zero Waste Cafe Fortnightly on Thursdays, 12 – 2:30pm, Cornerstone Community Church Hot drinks, cake and gentle activities. Free of charge. For more information contact Suzie on 07833 534710
Little People Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday, 9.30–11am, In Term Time Cornerstone Community Church A place for toddlers, parents, and carers to be together and catch up. Suggested donation £2 per family. For more information contact Emma on 07855 62001

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