Family
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community A much-loved Workington community event is set to return this summer as Party In The Park takes over Vulcan Park on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, bringing together live entertainment, food, music and community celebrations for all ages. […]
Tags: communityeventEveryone HerefamilyFancy Dress CompetitionFreelive musicNorthern SoulOddsocks Productionsoutdoor theatreParty In The ParkRomeo and JulietRosehill's Comedy ClubTalent ShowWorkington AFCworkington town council
Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight
Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight Information events taking place around the county Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care. This year’s theme, “This is Fostering,” shines a light on the everyday […]
Tags: childrenCumbriaCumbria FosteringeventfamilyFoster Care FortnighthomeInformationKidsYoung people
THIS WEEKEND – Taste Cumbria comes back to where it all began!
Taste Cumbria comes back to where it all began Taste Cumbria is back in Cockermouth this weekend for more food, drink and family fun – 15 years on from where the festival started. The event kicks off with a new attraction on Friday night, 26 September. The Market Place Chill Out will see hot food, […]
Tags: cockermouthComedycookingCrooked RiverentertainmentfairgroundfamilyFood Festivaljennings brewerylocal produceMarketsshop local -StallsTaste CumbriaThe Market Place
There’s lots of Spooktacular family fun happening in Cumbria this Halloween!
SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY FUN As the nights draw in and the pumpkins light up, Cumbria is preparing for Halloween! by Danielle Murphy From spooky castles and historic houses to lively family parties and magical theatre shows, there’s something for every little ghoul and ghost this October half-term. Here’s a look at some of the fang-tastic highlights […]
Tags: Cumbriafamilyfancy dressfunhalf termHalloweenhalloween family festivalhalloween partyKidspumpkin pickingschool holidays
Muncaster Castles’s much-loved annual Halloween Festival is back for 2025!
MUNCASTER HALLOWEEN FAMILY FESTIVAL 2025 25 October – 2 November. by Danielle Murphy Muncaster Castle’s much-loved Annual Halloween Festival is back — and it’s bigger, bolder, and more bone-chilling than ever! Whether you’re after light-hearted spooky fun for the little ones or terrifying, scream-worthy thrills for the grown-ups, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. […]
Tags: All Owls EveBook TicketsCumbriafamilyFestivalHalloweenHaunted HouseMuncaster CastleMuncaster ExpressPumpkin PatchScareScarecasterWerewolves
Taste of the Sea is back in Maryport this weekend!
Taste of the Sea is back in Maryport this weekend! Maryport’s fabulous Taste of the Sea festival is bringing food, drink, music and more to the town’s lovely waterfront this weekend, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. This year it promises to be even bigger and better, with two sites, two stages and even more […]
Tags: artentertainmenteventfairgroundfamilyfood courtFoodiesproducers marketrum barStallsTaste CumbriaTaste Of The SeaTeenage MarketThis Weekend
Walks with Wildlings: The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors
Walks with Wildlings The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors with your little wildlings. by Danielle Murphy Here in West Cumbria, a treasure trove of natural spaces awaits, many of them tucked away from the busier tourist spots of the central Lake District. These child-friendly nature reserves […]
Tags: childrenCumbriafamilyHarrington Nature ReserveHodbarrow RSPBkid-friendlyKidsLonglands Lakenaturesummer holidaysTale Trailsthings to dowalkingwalks with kidsWatchtree Nature ReserveWest Cumbriawildlife
Pride by the Harbourside returns to Whitehaven – Sat 16 Aug!
Pride by the Harbourside returns to Whitehaven Bigger, louder and prouder for 2025! by Danielle Murphy Proud and Diverse Cumbria are bringing Pride by the Harbourside back to Whitehaven for the third year in a row, with a full day of celebration planned for Saturday 16th August, 2025. The event, which runs from 12pm to […]
Tags: Community FestivalCumbriaDJentertainmenteventfamilyGlenn AndersonKatherine EllisLGBTQ+live musicPhats & SmallPridepride by the harboursideProud & DiverseRussell SmallsupportThe Freemasons
Cumbria Fostering & Adoption Welcomes LGBTQ+ Carers During Pride Month
Cumbria Fostering & Adoption Welcomes LGBTQ+ Carers During Pride Month As Pride Month unfolds across the UK, Cumbria Fostering & Adoption is encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider becoming foster carers or adoptive parents. We believe that every child deserves a safe, loving, and affirming home—and our service is committed to supporting applicants […]
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WILD ON THE WALL FESTIVAL 2025: A celebration of music, family and community!
WILD ON THE WALL FESTIVAL A celebration of music, family and community! by Danielle Murphy 25th – 27th July Wild on the Wall is a family-friendly festival that has rapidly become one of the most beloved annual events in the area. Held in Walton, near Brampton, this unique festival celebrates the beauty of Cumbria’s countryside, […]
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