Things to do with kids in Cumbria

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Outdoor

Golden Star Hunt

3rd February-13th March 2026

Venue: Brockhole on Windermere

Address: Windermere, LA23 1FF

Discover the Magic Every Morning! Welcome to the Golden Star Hunt at Brockhole on Windermere! Nestled in the beautiful grounds of Brockhole and the charming White House, this morning adventure is perfect...

Halloween

Halloween Pumpkin Carving

25th-30th October 2026

Venue: Allan Bank and Grasmere

Address: Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB

Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank. Unleash your creative skills on one of the pumpkins for Halloween. We’ll prepare the pumpkins ready for you get creative. All tools...

Outdoor Events

Wonder World: Earth' Children's Trail

14th February-15th March 2026

Venue: Sizergh

Address: near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

Discover what's going on underground on this fun family trail, created in partnership with children's publisher Nosy Crow. Delve down into the muddy earth and you'll find a whole world bursting with life....

Theatre & Cinema

Last Unicorn Airways

1st March 2026

Venue: Theatre by the Lake

Address: Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

11am and 2pm. An accessible family friendly tour de force of two itinerant baggage handlers conjuring up sights & stories of a round the world trip on board The Last Unicorn Airways- culminating in a...

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,...

Dream big in 2026!

Dream big in 2026!

Leah Williamson talks football, friendship and inspiring children to be brave and confident.

Boost literacy at home

Boost literacy at home

Primary Times offers fun, at-home activities to help families support children’s literacy development.

Explorers, are you ready?

Explorers, are you ready?

Test geography skills and race across the continents with BBC Bitesize’s interactive game.

Family days out that inspire learning

Family days out that inspire learning

Discover how a half-term day out can bring history, science and stories to life for your family!

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