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.

Warm Spots have their own opening days and times, and what they offer can vary. Please check with them before you travel.

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

To register a Warm Spot, please contact the team in your area.

Eden Community Development Team
Email: eden.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Barrow Community Development Team
Email: barrow.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 

South Lakeland Community Development Team
Email: southlakeland.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 

We also have a list of Community food outlets and food banks.

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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, requestable storysacks and dementia bags
Hearing aid batteries. Parking outside

Appleby Library (warm spot)

Warm welcome from library staff onsite, Free public Wi-Fi, 2 hours free use per day on public PCs, printing, browsing and borrowing of stock, free requests service, toilet facilities, slightly limited space to study, read and chat
Storysacks and dementia bags, by request. Parking outside.

Askam Library

Free membership. Two hours computer access with available printing and books, signposting, activities for adults and families.

Barrow Library

Free membership. Two hours computer access with available printing and books, signposting, activities for adults and families. Hot drinks vending machine.

Kirkby Stephen Local Link (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 of public PCs per day, printing, toilets, hearing aid batteries.
Slightly limited space to read or study.

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.

Walney Library

Free membership. Two hours computer access with available printing, signposting, activities for adults and families, books.