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Spooky Winter Tales
27 November 2025
Address: Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB
Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/allan-bank-and-grasmere/events/b56ca303-3d65-4a09-a249-349f0702f663?origin=search
4.30pm. On dark winters’ evenings it was a Lakeland tradition to gather round the fire to tell ghost stories. Join storyteller Jessie for some spooky tales where you can join in with actions and sound effects and use the ‘spook-o-meter’ to make sure you get just the right amount of spook! The stories will be suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Blue badge parking only on site. Paid parking in Grasmere village with walk up to Allan Bank. Visitors can be dropped off at the gate. Find out more at nationaltrust.org.uk.