Things to do with kids in Cumbria

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Outdoor

Golden Star Hunt

3rd February-13th March 2026

Venue: Brockhole on Windermere

Address: Windermere, LA23 1FF

Discover the Magic Every Morning! Welcome to the Golden Star Hunt at Brockhole on Windermere! Nestled in the beautiful grounds of Brockhole and the charming White House, this morning adventure is perfect...

Halloween

Pumpkin Picking

1st-31st October 2025

Venue: Greystoke Castle

Address: Greystoke, Penrith, CA11 0TG

Every Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm. In addition to last year, the £10 entrance fee which includes a pumpkin, now also includes entrance to our Little Knights & Princesses play area. We also have the...

Theatre & Cinema

WAOS: West Side Story

15th-18th October 2025

Venue: Carnegie Theatre

Address: Finkle Street, Workington, CA14 2BD

From the society that brought you Annie and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Workington Amateur Operatic society present ‘West Side Story’, a retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set...

Theatre & Cinema

Enchanted: The Candlelight Concert

18th October 2025

Venue: Carlisle Cathedral

Address: The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ

5.30 to 7.30pm. Enchanted: The Candlelight Concert is a heartwarming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting. Performed...

Indoor Activities

The Beacon School of Magic

18th-19th October 2025

Venue: The Beacon Museum

Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY

10am, 12pm & 2pm. Young witches and wizards are invited to join the Beacon School of Magic for a spellbinding mix of experiments, crafts and creature encounters. Make your own potions, craft a wand, and...

Creative crafts

Creative crafts

Halloween is the perfect time to bring a little magic into your home and let children’s imaginations run wild.

Boost literacy at home

Boost literacy at home

Primary Times offers fun, at-home activities to help families support children’s literacy development.

Confidence and joy through music

Confidence and joy through music

Discover how music music, dance and mindfulness help children flourish.

Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!

Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!

From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.

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