Warm Spaces in Cumbria

At Eden Country Care, we’re proud to support individuals and families across Cumbria with compassionate, person-centred home care. We know how important it is for people, especially older adults and those living alone, to have welcoming places to visit throughout the colder months.

That’s why we’ve created this guide to Warm Spaces in Cumbria, bringing together friendly community hubs across the Eden Valley, Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, and surrounding villages. These warm, accessible venues offer comfort, company and connection, complementing the support we provide through our home care services in Cumbria and helping people continue living safely and independently at home. This resource reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening local communities and promoting wellbeing across the region.

Warm Spaces in Appleby

Appleby Public Hall – Supper Room (Renew Wellbeing)

Fridays, 9:30am–2:00pm
Soup lunch, hot drinks, WiFi and a calm, supportive space.

Appleby Library – Warm Spot

Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00–12:30 & 1:30–5:00
Sat: 10:00–1:00
Free WiFi, public PC access, quiet place to sit and read.

Appleby Leisure Centre – Chatter Matters

Fridays, 11:00am–1:00pm
Tea, coffee, light lunch and games. Optional £2 water workout.

St Lawrence’s Church – The Welcome Inn

Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00pm
Relaxed drop-in, refreshments and optional voluntary transport.

Bolton Memorial Hall Café

Most Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00pm
First Tuesday: 1:00–3:00pm
Warm drinks, friendly chat and a welcoming community space.

Warm Spaces in Kirkby Stephen & Upper Eden

Kirkby Stephen Local Link (Library)

Browsing & borrowing, free Wi-Fi, 2 hours free PC use, printing, toilets, hearing aid batteries.
Mon & Wed: 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00
Sat: 10:00–13:00

The King’s Head Hotel

Quiet, safe warm area with free coffee, papers and magazines.
Supportive staff available.
Enquiries: 01539 623050

OnlyWillow – Warm Welcome Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 11:00–1:00 (December & January)
Free warm drink, bring a book or craft, free soup available.

Upper Eden Day Care and Social Centre – Soulby Village Hall

Mondays and Thursdays
Companionship, games, hot drinks and social support.
Tel: 07519 182480

Warcop Methodist Church – Warm Space

Warm community drop-in space and friendly welcome.
Enquiries: 07734 244926

Warm Space in Kirkby Thore

Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall – Renew Wellbeing Warm Space

Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00pm
A cosy place to drop in for a chat, hot drinks, tea/coffee and cake.
Board games, crafts, free WiFi, charging points, accessible toilets and parking.

Warm Spaces in Tebay & Orton

Tebay Methodist Church – Warm Space

First Sunday of each month (October–April), 12:30–4:00pm
Hot meal at 12:30pm.
Warm, family-friendly venue for adults and children.

Warm Spaces in Penrith

Eden Rural Foyer

Mon–Fri, 9:00–4:00
Warm indoor space with free WiFi and device charging.

Penrith Library – Warm Spot

Mon–Sat (normal library opening hours)
Warm seating, free WiFi, PCs, Dementia Bags, Storysacks and a quiet place to chat or read.

Restore Penrith

Open most weekdays.
Warm community café with low-cost drinks and a friendly atmosphere.

Penrith Leisure Centre – Chatter Matters

Mon 11:00–1:00
Fri 1:30–3:30
Hot drinks, soup, games and gentle activities. (£2 entry)

Arragons Cycles

Tue–Fri, 9:00–5:00
Sat, 9:00–3:00
Log burner lit on cold days; tea and coffee available.

Full Warm Spaces Directory

For a complete list of all Warm Spaces in Westmorland & Furness:
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/warmspots