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  1. Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    October Half Term at Go Ape Grizedale Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Hawkshead

    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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  2. Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Whinlatter
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Whinlatter
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Whinlatter Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Whinlatter 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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  3. Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest
    Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Grizedale Forest

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    Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Grizedale, Lake District, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    01603 895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Grizedale

    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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  4. Abracadabra text, Townend, National Trust Images
    Abracadabra text, Townend, National Trust Images
    Shadows of Townend: Folklore, fear, and farmhouse magic

    Address

    NT Townend,, Troutbeck,, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the superstitious beliefs and macabre potions of the 17th century Browne family. £18pp (Suitable for children 11+)
    This tour invites you to not only explore…

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    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  5. Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
    Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
    Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

    Address

    Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

    Telephone

    015394 33250

    wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.

    Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…

    Venue

    Wray, Ambleside

    Dates

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    24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
    From:
    8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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  6. scarecrow in the pumpkin patch
    scarecrow in the pumpkin patch
    Hillcroft Park Pumpkin Festival

    Address

    Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LT

    Telephone

    01768486363

    info@hillcroftpark.co.uk

    Penrith

    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…

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    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. John Lydon - The Beggar's Theatre
    John Lydon - The Beggar's Theatre
    John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

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    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4HZ

    Telephone

    01229 775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    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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  8. Image of swimmers on a night swim, holding light up floats
    Image of swimmers on a night swim, holding light up floats
    Stargazing night swim

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    Another Place, The Lake, Another Place, The Lake, Lake District National Park, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

    Telephone

    01768 486442

    life@another.place

    Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock

    Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Open water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. Experience 20 – 40 mins in the water. The…

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    24 Oct 2026to19 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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  9. Green text that reads 'Halloween Family Festival' on a red background with an owl and bat mascots.
    Green text that reads 'Halloween Family Festival' on a red background with an owl and bat mascots.
    Muncaster Halloween Family Festival

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    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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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -

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  10. Macbeth
    Macbeth
    Royal Ballet & Opera: Macbeth

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    Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.

    Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish…

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    24 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 17:00

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  11. Jessica Warboys river painting
    Jessica Warboys river painting
    Flowing from the Fells

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, 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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    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  12. Russell Mills
    Russell Mills
    Russell Mills: Darkness Visible

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal (1757-1825), this exhibition encourages us to rediscover our ways of engaging with and comprehending the world, using sensory perception to experience…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  13. Ale McAleer - Mind Reader
    Ale McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader

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    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag 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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    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20

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  14. Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    October Half Term at Go Ape Whinlatter Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite

    Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest, set among rolling woodland near Keswick, 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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  15. Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape WORKSHOP

    Address

    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Crook 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

    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Cumbria

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

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  16. Alex McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader
    Alex McAleer - Mind Reader

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Bowness-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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  17. Sedbergh Eco Market
    Sedbergh Eco Market
    Sedbergh Environmental Market

    Address

    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZ

    Telephone

    07717066498

    sedberghecomarket@greencobweb.co.uk

    SEDBERGH

    A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!

    Venue

    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Sedbergh

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

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  18. Simon Evans
    Simon Evans
    Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

    With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

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  19. Artist Anna in yellow jumper in her studio
    Artist Anna in yellow jumper in her studio
    Art workshops for children with artist Anna Clough - help create a new sculpture at Eskdale Mill

    Address

    Eskdale Mill, Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TG

    Telephone

    07706166787

    twoinsix@gmail.com

    Boot, Holmrook

    Youngsters are invited to help create a major art installation this half-term in a meadow at Eskdale Mill, Boot.

    Working with Cumbria-born artist Anna Clough, children aged 7-11 will turn the clock back to medieval times during a series of FREE…

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    Eskdale Mill, Eskdale

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    From:
    25 Oct 2026to26 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30

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  20. Pumpkin carving at Allan Bank
    Pumpkin carving at Allan Bank
    Halloween pumpkin carving

    Address

    Allan Bank, National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Have a go at carving a spooky Halloween pumpkin this October half-term at Allan Bank. We'll prepare the pumpkins ready for you to carve a spooky face. Templates and tools provided. £5 per child. Includes pumpkin and tea light to take home. Booking…

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    Allan Bank, Grasmere

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    From:
    25 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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