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Things to do with kids in Cumbria
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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...
Flora trail
1st April-11th May 2025
Venue: Blackwell
Address: Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT
Spot the plants, flowers and trees around Blackwell. This self-guided family trail takes place daily from 11am to 4pm during April & May.
Museum Egg Hunt
1st April-11th May 2025
Venue: Windermere Jetty Museum
Address: Rayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 1BN
Can you find birds eggs hidden in the museum? This self-led family trail takes place daily during April and May between 10am and 4pm.
Little Women
9th May 2025
Venue: Heron Theatre
7.30pm. This beloved classic novel by Louisa May Alcott is given a Hotbuckle make-over in a new adaptation by Adrian Preater. The March sister’s journey from adolescence to adulthood is navigated through...
Farm Boy
10th May 2025
Venue: Brewery Arts
Address: 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE
1pm & 4pm. A Lichfield Garrick production, Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy. Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd. It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm – the old Fordson tractor...
World Art Day 2025
Primary Times explores exciting art activities to spark imagination and creativity!
Cooking with kids
With a light sponge and plenty of colourful sprinkles, it’s a joy to make and even more fun to eat!
Learn a new language as a family
Primary Times explores some of the benefits of language learning and fun ways for the whole family to get involved.
Kartoon Channel's Gaming Challenge UK
Roblox hits the big screen! Six British kids star in world's first feature-length gamer movie coming to Vue cinemas.