Autumn in the Lake District, Cumbria is a magical time filled with seasonal colour, delicious food & drink, and cosy days spent exploring. See our landscapes painted with shades of oranges, reds and yellows – it’s a photographer’s dream, and a great time to visit. With so much to see and do across the region, join us as we shine a spotlight on Cumbria’s amazing attractions.
Immerse yourself in our rich culture and heritage at museums and galleries across the region; or head to an impressive country house or castle - some of which are still lived in today. Heritage transport options like boats and steam trains transport you across lakes and past mountains, connecting to towns, villages and beautiful winter walks.
Discover our nature and wildlife at animal attractions including farm and wildlife parks; and keep an eye out for seasonal events taking place to celebrate the autumn / winter season. Halloween is celebrated at spooktacular venues across the region, with family fun and scarier events for grown-ups, too.
Fancy an adventure? There are plenty of outdoor attractions to get your adrenaline pumping. Whether it’s a thrilling Via Ferrata, a family-friendly treetop obstacle course, a day on the water, a horse riding adventure, or something else, we’re sure to have just the thing here in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Autumn is also a great opportunity to get indoors and be entertained. From independent cinemas and theatres showing everything from the latest blockbusters to locally produced plays, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are also art galleries, live music venues and comedy acts to be found right across the county showcasing unknown artists through to world famous performers.
Our food & drink attractions are here to offer a real taste of Cumbria, with the chance to get stuck in and try your hand at making everything from gin to chocolate; there are also brewery and distillery tours, alongside world famous delicacies.
Keep an eye out for events taking place as part of the Dark Skies Festival, which shines a light on the wonders of the night sky. It’s a celebration of stargazing and features a whole host of activities from nighttime swimming and canoeing, to guided walks and astronomy talks.
Plus, autumn sees Oktoberfest Cumbria: a celebration of brewing and distilling in the Lake District, Cumbria. Venues across the area will be hosting their own events as part of the celebrations - think great food & drink, live music and family-fun.
If you’re dreaming of a cosy autumn staycation, you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing somewhere to stay. There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from, including welcoming country inns, luxurious spa hotels, modern self-catering accommodation and more.
Feeling lucky? We’ve got some fantastic prize draws running throughout the winter season, with more being added every month. Good luck!
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The tradition of Oktoberfest has spread throughout the world and now to Cumbria! Join in the celebration throughout October in the Lake District, Cumbria.
