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What’s On In Cumbria This October Half Term

The Hiking Household

With the school half term fast approaching Laura Earl, Cumbrian mum to four small children and the founder of The Hiking Household, has found some great local attractions where she hopes to take her brood this autumn half term.

The first half term is here already - now that was fast.
October in Cumbria promises a variety of frightfully delightful, family-friendly activities. And from Halloween discos to pumpkin carving extravaganzas, Stagecoach buses offer an affordable way to travel throughout the school break, with single fares capped at just £2.
You’ll find me leaving the car behind this half term, as we hop on the bus, and let the little ones lead the way for a half term to remember.

To help plan your journey this half term, please visit Stagecoach’s journey planner here

Tullie

Tullie, Carlisle
Bus route: Multiple services into Carlisle
Bus Stop: A 5-minute walk from The Market Hall
Tullie is often our main go-to for any school holiday event, there is always so much on offer. Head down this October half term and enjoy their drop-in craft sessions from 1-4pm between the 23 October and 28 October.
You can make skeleton pictures, paper pumpkins, Roman peg dolls and much more, free for kids with adult admission. Don’t forget to join in the Spooky Skeleton trail running everyday during half term – follow the trail, solve the puzzle and get a spooky prize. If you dare you can book onto Tullie’s family Ghost Tour with professional storyteller Jo Mills on Saturday the 28 October, tickets £6. With something for all ages we are sure a trip to Tullie won’t disappoint this October half term.

Halloween at Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Castle
Bus route: Multiple services into Carlisle
Bus Stop: 5-minute walk from The Market Hall
Halloween half term at Carlisle Castle, 21 October to 29 October 2023. Gather round for spooky stories and solve creepy clues on their Halloween Quest. Carlisle Castle is the perfect way to enjoy a half term day out, with lots to see and do your children will be entertained for hours.

Kids Spooktacular Halloween Party,

Kids Spooktacular Halloween Party, Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick
Bus route: 73, 77, 77A, 78, 554, 555, X4 & X5
Bus Stop: Keswick Bus Station
Sunday the 29 October from 3pm-5pm at Skiddaw House, Keswick. This wonderful ‘fangtastic’ party in Keswick is sure to be a hit with your little ones this half term. Featuring entertainment, magic, games, puppetry, pizza and ice cream. Don’t miss this brilliant disco in the idyllic Lake District. More details here

The Brockhole Halloween Experience

The Brockhole Halloween Experience, Brockhole-on-Windermere
Bus route: 505, 516, 555 & 599
Bus Stop: Brockhole gates
21 - 29 October 2023. Book quick as this event is notorious for selling out fast. This really is a must see event at Brockhole this October half term. New activities for this year include Axe Throwing, Haunted Forest, Tipi of Terror and Laser Tag in the Wood. My children absolutely adore this day out and is something they particularly look forward to as the October half term approaches. More details here

Halloween Disco

Halloween Disco, Harraby Community Centre
Bus Route: 61
Bus Stop: Harraby Community Centre

Friday the 27th of October 2023 at 13:00 in Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SN. Head down to Harraby Community Centre for a spooktacular afternoon of dancing, laughter, and frights at the Halloween Disco. Tickets can be bought via EventBrite and cost £6, which includes entrance and a free hot dog and a drink. Details here

The Coro, Ulverston

The Coro, Ulverston
Bus route: 6 & X6
Bus Stop: Victoria Road
The whole of October half term doesn’t need to be Halloween based and for those children who aren’t as keen on Halloween The Coro in Ulverston have two fantastic shows on this October:
· The Jungle Book, 11.30am and 2pm on the 22 October (age guidance 4+).
· Dinosaur Adventure Life, 2pm and 4.40pm on the 27th of October (age guidance 3+)
More details here