Welcome to the Skiddaw u3a
u3a stands for University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation for older people no longer in full-time employment. You don’t need formal qualifications and there are no exams.
Latest Notices
Free Archaeology Exhibition - A66 Road widening scheme.
Forthcoming events
30th October 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
to 31st October 2026
Exhibition
"Join us this autumn as the A66 Pop Up Museum tours communities along the Northern Trans-Pennine route, bringing the story of the A66 excavations directly to local venues. The exhibition […]
Venue: The Rooms, Penrith.
Cost: FREE
International Photography Award winner Tom McNally and author David Felton embark on a journey to record the ancient and modern stories of Forty Fells in Cumbria. This promises to be […]
Venue: Crosthwaite Parish Room.
Cost: £1 for members and £1.50 for visitors
15th December 2026
12:00 pm
Social
In the Greta Suite, Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick 12:00 for 12:30 Click to view the Festive Lunch Menu This year you may choose either a two - £31.00 or three course […]
Venue: Skiddaw Hotel Keswick.
Cost: This year you may choose either a two course lunch - £31 OR a three course lunch - £37
Booking Required