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 

Barrow LibraryNew Hutton InstituteSouth Lakes FoyerSt James ChurchSt Mark’s ChurchSt. George's ChurchSt. Thomas' Community ConnectionsStaveley with Ings TogetherThe Salvation ArmyVision Support Barrow & DistrictWaste into Wellbeing - Kendal People's Cafe, Community Food Larder & Community Kitchen
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Barrow Library

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

South Lakes Foyer

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

St James Church

Hot drinks and snacks. Pop along for a natter or to read or knit. All welcome

St Mark’s Church

Café and clothes bank. Monday - knit and natter and FoodShare; Tuesday - Pool, table tennis, crafts; Wednesday- pool, table tennis and table top games; Thursday – games.

St. George's Church

Community-based Cafe environment Hot drinks, together with soup, sandwiches, cake and fruit.

St. Thomas' Community Connections

Church Lounge environment including settees and comfortable chairs. Welcome team of volunteers Warm or cold drinks Help yourself biscuits / cakes Board games toddler toys newspapers social chat.

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.