Things to do with kids in Cumbria

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Honister Mine Tour

28th October-23rd March 2025

Venue: Honister Slate Mine

Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN

Discover the captivating world beneath the rugged landscapes of the Lake District with our Honister Slate Mine Tour. Nestled along the mountainous Honister Pass amidst the spectacular natural beauty of...

Outdoor Events

Family Stargazing Evening at Fell Foot

1st February 2025

Venue: Fell Foot

Address: Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NN

Join us for a family-friendly evening learning about the universe and stargazing on the shores of Windermere. Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle...

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...

Arts & Crafts

Family Crafts

9th February 2025

Venue: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Come and get arty on the Border Galleries with a different craft every Sunday, this weekend you’ll get to make a cardboard Viking shield. Drop in from 1 to 4pm, no need to book. Kids go free with adult...

Outdoor Events

Kendal Kingfishers Wildlife Watch Group – Alphabet Trail and Scavenger Hunt in Serpentine Woods

9th February 2025

Venue: The Tram

Address: (Just off Queen's Road) , Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PH

9.30am to 10.45am. Come join us on our walk through the woods looking for sculptures from A to Z. We will also be doing a scavenger hunt along the way. Outdoor gear and sturdy footwear essential. Suitable...

Get creative this Christmas

Get creative this Christmas

Brrr! Escape the chill and enjoy festive arts and crafts together indoors this winter.

Competition time!

Competition time!

Join Frank and Bert for a kickabout in this funny story about friendship and football.

Learn a new language as a family

Learn a new language as a family

Primary Times explores some of the benefits of language learning and fun ways for the whole family to get involved.

Venture into the animal kingdom

Venture into the animal kingdom

Strictly winner Hamza Yassin on educating children and exploring the great outdoors.

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