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.

Map

Listing

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.

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
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 Ben on 075250 65018

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.

Spring Mount Church

Join us for a chat over a hot meal. Come and join us for cakes, biscuits, soup, sandwiches and hot drinks.

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.