Things to do with kids in Cumbria

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Arts & Crafts

Spring Crafts at the Art Cart

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

Daily (Tues to Sat) 10am to 4pm in the Museum. Hands-on spring crafts at the Art Cart in the Museum. Inspired by the spring landscape and the poetry of William Wordsworth, families can create something...

Outdoor Events

Young Rangers

21st March 2026

Venue: Staveley Woodlands

Address: Hall Lane, Staveley, LA8 9QT

9.30am to 1.30pm. Join our monthly Young Ranger session, looking after Staveley Woodlands. These sessions are for young people aged 10 to 17 years. We take on all sorts of tasks, from walling to coppicing,...

Easter

Easter Egg Hunt at Allan Bank

28th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere

Address: Ambleside, LA22 9QB

Follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth's children on an Easter trail around the garden at Allan Bank, where the family once lived. The trail takes place between Saturday 28 March and Sunday 12 April 2026,...

Easter

Easter Egg Trail

28th March-11th April 2026

Venue: Wordsworth Grasmere

Address: Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

Daily (Tues to Sat) 10am to 4pm. Explore the Garden-Orchard and Woodland on our Georgian Tea Party themed Easter Egg Trail and win a prize! Discover the eggs hidden around Dove Cottage's site and help...

Easter

Easter Fun at Muncaster

28th-29th March 2026

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Address: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. Tickets include entry to Muncaster Attractions and Children’s tickets include Easter Activities. Find out more...

Big Butterfly Count

Big Butterfly Count

The UK is set for a spectacular summer of butterflies - and everyone is invited to take part!

Making school food better

Making school food better

Jamie Oliver shares lunchbox inspiration, food education and ideas for confident young cooks.

Small steps to independence

Small steps to independence

Primary Times offers practical insights and easy tips to turn everyday tasks into learning adventures.

Secure your saplings!

Secure your saplings!

Schools encouraged to apply this spring for free Woodland Trust trees to plant this autumn.

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