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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 

Penrith Leisure Centre - Chatter Matters

When: Every Monday 11am – 1pm (Optional gentle exercise class 11am) Where: Board Room Includes: Tea, coffee, light lunch, biscuits & games. 50% off Introductory offer £1 pp until 31/12/2023

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.

Restore Penrith

Open as a drop in 10-4pm Monday to Saturday with refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits available and Thursday lunch times, when there is also soup and a roll available free of charge.

Seaton Library (warm spot)

All public libraries with access to the space, free membership of the library, pc access, borrowing resources, printing, regular groups and events

Sedbergh 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.

Silloth Library (warm spot)

All public libraries with access to the space, free membership of the library, pc access, borrowing resources, printing, regular groups and events

South Lakes Foyer

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

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

St James Church

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