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Things to do with kids in Cumbria
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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 Carving
25th-30th October 2026
Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere
Address: Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB
Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank. Unleash your creative skills on one of the pumpkins for Halloween. We’ll prepare the pumpkins ready for you get creative. All tools...
Quirky Christmas at the Fratrry
8th-9th November 2025
Venue: Carlisle Cathedral
Address: The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ
10am to 4pm. Organised by Quirky Eclectica, the annual Christmas Craft Fair returns to Carlisle Cathedral. A focus on local producers and creators from Cumbria, selling a range of artisanal, handmade,...
Christmas Glass Workshop
9th November 2025
Venue: The Beacon Museum
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY
2pm. Make two Christmas decorations in this glass fusing class with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Have fun trying something new and enjoy being creative, with hands on help and the freedom to create your...
Ambleside Community Christmas Lights & Fireworks
15th November 2025
Venue: Ambleside
Activities take place across the day and include: two Father Christmas Cruises. One in the morning and one in the afternoon, community stalls and live music in the Market Cross shopping area, our famous...
Creative crafts
Halloween is the perfect time to bring a little magic into your home and let children’s imaginations run wild.
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Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.