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Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603895500Whinlatter 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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- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, 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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- From:
- 24 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 17:00
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Abbot Hall, Kendal, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QNTelephone
015394 46139Kirkland, 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…
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- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to17 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
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St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZTelephone
07717066498SEDBERGH
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!
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- From:
- 24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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NT Townend,, Troutbeck,, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
0344 249 1895Windermere
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…Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, 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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Another Place, The Lake, Another Place, The Lake, Lake District National Park, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LPTelephone
01768 486442Another 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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- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to19 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946592302W Strand, Whitehaven
The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The Beacon Museum.
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixty-second year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at The…
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- 24 Oct 2026to31 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
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Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
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,…
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- 24 Oct 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:10
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- 8 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Eskdale Mill, Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TGTelephone
07706166787Boot, 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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- From:
- 25 Oct 2026to26 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
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Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
+441900816168The Promenade, Maryport
Every Sunday at 2pm
Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the volunteer guides. The tours last for 30-45 minutes and are subject to the weather. The fort is situated in farmland, which is uneven and there may be sheep…
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Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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Allan Bank, National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QBTelephone
0344 249 1895Grasmere
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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- 25 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
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15th June 2026-31st December 2027Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go…
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24th October 2026-1st November 2026Join us for our planetarium show about one of the most fascinating and topical subjects in modern…
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28th October 2026Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop…
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24th October 2026Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read…
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24th October 2026An evening of music inspired by remembrance, resilience and hope, centred on the remarkable story…
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30th October 2026A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
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23rd September 2026-25th October 2026Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell £70 plus £5 for…
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28th October 2026Get ready for laughs as the loveable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show!…
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26th October 2026Our third season of classic films highlights the exciting film career of Victoria Wood - writer,…
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28th October 2026The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…
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24th October 2026-31st January 2027Women Who Cumbria present Mooch: a clothes swap event at Maryport's brand new Carlton venue. Grab a…
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24th October 2026Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you…
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24th October 2026-19th November 2026Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Halloween with your family near Keswick? Take on the…
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24th October 2026-1st November 2026Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance from 29 - 31 October at SCARECASTER - our spine-tingling…
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29th October 2026-31st October 2026Enjoy 15% off your festive shopping at Blackwell on Saturday 28 November. Exclusive to Lakeland…
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28th October 2026Welcome to Poetry Club! A space for poets and creatives to share their Spoken Word work and explore…
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28th October 2026Youngsters are invited to help create a major art installation this half-term in a meadow at…
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25th October 2026-26th October 2026He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten –…
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24th October 2026Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read…
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24th October 2026Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's…
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24th October 2026TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions…
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29th October 2026Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
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16th September 2026-20th December 2026
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