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Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a series of fascinating space-themed talks and guided tours of the Moon. Stuart is a nationally recognised astronomy writer, outreach educator, amateur…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
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The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 40872Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will.
Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
01539440872Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will.
Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America and…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LXTelephone
01539 816300Crook Road, Kendal
Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop inspired by the colours of the changing seasons.
This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers - with adult supervision.
No drawing or painting…Venue
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QNTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, Kendal
Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the rivers and streams that make up the landscape of the region, as well as our connections to them and local stories rooted in them.
The exhibition will…
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- 24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Lake District, LA22 0QJTelephone
01603 895500Grizedale
Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Halloween with your family? Take on the Halloween Potion Hunt, a 'spell-tacular' addition to Go Ape Grizedale Forest's Treetop Adventure Plus course. Combine high ropes crossings, zip wires and a seasonal…
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603895500Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite
Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Halloween with your family near Keswick? Take on the Halloween Potion Hunt, a 'spell-tacular' addition to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest's Treetop and Nets Adventures. Combining high ropes crossings, zip wires and a…
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LTTelephone
01768486363Penrith
join us at Hillcroft park, Pooley bride for our pumpkin festival 2026.
enjoy pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, traditional games ,a bouncy castle, marshmallow toasting and meeting our friendly animals. as the sun sets experience…Dates
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- 24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4HZTelephone
01229 775677Millom
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
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The Carlton, 24-26 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BSTelephone
07949568859Maryport
Women Who Cumbria present Mooch: a clothes swap event at Maryport's brand new Carlton venue. Grab a table, a drink at the bar, a new mate and have a mooch at your leisure. £7 entry.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Ravenglass
Join us at Muncaster from 24 October - 1 November for some spook-tacular family fun! The iconic Muncaster Halloween Family Festival is back, and this year its bigger and better than ever with pumpkin-fuelled mayhem and madness to be found in every…
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -
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Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
01603895500Hawkshead
Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Grizedale Forest, set among rolling woodland near Winderemere, for an unforgettable autumn adventure.
Perfect for families, friends, and thrill…
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Step onto the footplate, take the controls under expert guidance and enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience unlike any other- 15 Mar 202631 Dec 2026
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Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop…
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24th October 2026
Join us for a day of spooky family fun with Halloween trails, haunted LEGO, glitter tattoos and…
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30th October 2026Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show!…
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26th October 2026Step into a world of secrets, shadows, and spine-tingling fun this Halloween at Levens Hall. …
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29th October 2026-1st November 2026Have a go at carving a spooky Halloween pumpkin this October half-term at Allan Bank. We'll prepare…
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25th October 2026-31st October 2026Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
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24th October 2026-5th November 2026Pumpkin Picking After Dark takes everything people love about pumpkin picking and turns it into a…
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16th October 2026-30th October 2026Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026Join Jo from JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night. The walk will…
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29th October 2026To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
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19th September 2026-20th March 2027Join one of the world's most celebrated crime writers for a thrilling evening in Grasmere. To mark…
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28th October 2026Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
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28th October 2026A powerful day of motivational and inspirational speakers, curated by former Paratrooper and…
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29th October 2026Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group have created an exhibition of Astrophotography for Rheged's…
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23rd October 2026-8th February 2027Discover a vibrant selection of French-language cinema, from acclaimed contemporary releases and…
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21st October 2026-9th November 2026'Stranger Folk', a magical new digital adventure played by mobile app, is haunting Allan Bank…
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3rd October 2026-1st November 2026Our third season of classic films highlights the exciting film career of Victoria Wood - writer,…
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28th October 2026He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten –…
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24th October 2026Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at Halloween at Holker, where festive fun comes alive for…
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30th October 2026-31st October 2026Get ready for a spooktacular Pet Encounter session. Meet some amazing animal friends, learn all…
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26th October 2026-27th October 2026Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
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19th May 2026-29th October 2026Oktoberfest at Roundthorn A little taste of Bavaria, right here in Cumbria. This October, we're…
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6th October 2026-30th October 2026A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and…
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24th October 2026This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the…
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24th October 2026-31st October 2026
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