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Shipping Brow Gallery, 1 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6ABTelephone
07738006323Maryport
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid.
This solo exhibition brings together a collection of pastel paintings inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the Cumbrian coastline. Working with the rich, luminous qualities of pastel, Sarah…
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- From:
- 23 Sept 2026to25 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit…
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- From:
- 1 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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Allan Bank, National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QBTelephone
0344 249 1895Grasmere
'Stranger Folk', a magical new digital adventure played by mobile app, is haunting Allan Bank throughout October. As the spirit and human worlds collide, sneaky goblins, cunning beggars and Stranger Folk are slipping through the crack to stir up…
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- From:
- 3 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA10 2FETelephone
01228 573056Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Looking for the best pumpkin picking in Cumbria this autumn? Planning a family day out near Carlisle or the Lake District this October?
Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park is back for 2026 – and it's set to be bigger, better and spookier than ever…
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- From:
- 3 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
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Roundthorn Country House, Roundthorn Country House, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8SJTelephone
01768863952Penrith
Oktoberfest at Roundthorn
A little taste of Bavaria, right here in Cumbria.This October, we're getting into the Oktoberfest spirit with a German-inspired special dish on our daytime menu, alongside a few new drinks behind the bar.
Whether…
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- From:
- 6 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite
Looking for unique things to do in the Lake District this October? Back by popular demand, Go Ape Whinlatter's Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the evenings after dark. Experience the usual Go Ape thrills taken up a level as you…
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- From:
- 10 Oct 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Cult horror, supernatural cinema and big-screen scares come to Brewery Arts this autumn, with horror favourites, Halloween classics and eerie ghost stories made for the dark.
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- From:
- 14 Oct 2026to11 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 21:00
Address
Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA10 2FETelephone
01228 573056Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Pumpkin Picking After Dark takes everything people love about pumpkin picking and turns it into a fun autumn night out for grown-ups.
Across the pumpkin patch you'll find thousands of pumpkins ready to pick, along with themed photo opportunities,…Venue
Dates
- From:
- 16 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 06:30 - 10:00
Address
Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Discover a vibrant selection of French-language
cinema, from acclaimed contemporary releases and
major hits to bold work from distinctive filmmakers.Dates
- From:
- 21 Oct 2026to9 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 21:30
Penrith
Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group have created an exhibition of Astrophotography for Rheged's Community Gallery Space, to coincide and celebrate Cumbria's Dark Skies Festival. This interactive exhibition will take you on a cosmic journey from…
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- From:
- 23 Oct 2026to8 Feb 2027Open 09:00 - 17:00
Address
CROFTS FARMHOUSE, LEASGILL, MILNTHORPE, MILNTHORPE, CUMBRIA, LA77EXTelephone
+447554957525MILNTHORPE, MILNTHORPE
Pop Up Gallery and selling exhibition.
23-25th October 11-4.Dates
- From:
- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 04:00
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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 2026Season
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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