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Great British Summertime Pass Helps Families Make the Most of Summer at Walby Farm Park
Great British Summertime Pass Helps Families Make the Most of Summer at Walby Farm Park With the cost of keeping children entertained over the school holidays continuing to rise, award-winning Walby Farm Park near Carlisle has launched its new Great British Summertime Pass, giving families unlimited visits throughout the summer for one fixed price. The […]
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is expecting a summer boost thanks to The Beacon’s Carboniferous Monsters exhibition, which opens on 18 July and with the government slashing VAT on family tickets for visitor attractions, this means there’s never been a better time to […]
It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER AT THE BEACON It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities. by Danni Murphy From prehistoric cave art and pirate adventures to rocket launches, animal encounters and LEGO coding – all of the sessions are designed to be fun, educational and enjoyed by all ages. […]
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE: The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music!
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music. by Danni Murphy As far as grassroots festivals go, Wild on the Wall has quietly built a reputation as one of Cumbria’s most welcoming weekends away. It doesn’t rely on huge headline acts or flashy attractions. Instead, it focuses […]
Step back in time this Summer with Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport
STEP BACK IN TIME THIS SUMMER History comes to life this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, with a packed programme of activities, guided tours and hands on experiences for visitors of all ages. by Danni Murphy Home to one of the UK’s finest collections of Roman artefacts, the museum is offering plenty of […]
BRILLIANT BEETLES OF CUMBRIA: Cumbria’s gardens, woodlands and meadows come alive in summer
BRILLIANT BEETLES OF CUMBRIA From shimmering rose chafers to bright red soldier beetles, Cumbria’s gardens, woodlands and meadows come alive in summer with colourful insects just waiting to be discovered. by Danni Murphy Summer is one of the best times to go on a beetle hunt in Cumbria. During July and August, gardens, woodlands, meadows, […]
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer
Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer Visitors to The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven are invited to step back in time this summer as a major national touring exhibition, Carboniferous Monsters, arrives from 18 July to 11 October. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Carboniferous period, around 300 […]
FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT: What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer
FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer… by Danni Murphy Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Luckily, Cumbria is packed with fantastic attractions that combine fun, learning, adventure and history. Whether your children love planes, castles, pirates, art, museums or Roman soldiers, there’s something for everyone […]
