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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.

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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 Town Hall

Teas, coffee, cakes, hot soup with a scone or roll served at 12pm, afternoon entertainment, bingo, live music, quiz, board games, free wifi plus informative talks from guests on things like how to keep your home warm fire safety etc. Everyone welcome.

Chatter Matters - Kendal

A warm, friendly space to make new friends and have a good old chat. Includes: Tea, coffee, biscuits, light lunch & games

Connect Café

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

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

Grasmere Village Hall

Very welcoming community based cafe Tea, coffee and biscuits. Occasionally people will bring along 'tasty treats' Table tennis available for people to use.

Newby Bridge Hotel

Hotel Lounge area, central Heating, Open Fire, Comfy Sofas, Member of Staff on duty at all times. Scrabble, playing cards

Spring Mount Church

Meals, Food Share, signposting, access to courses for money budgeting and life skills, board games and children’s activities.

St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh

Coffee Morning Every Wednesday, 9.30–11.30am St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh Join us for tea, coffee, a chat, and the occasional raffle! (St Andrew’s Church is open daily from 8am–6pm.) For more information contact Susan on 015396 20754 or Tony on 015396 210