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Tale Trails – Let Your Imagination Run Wild!
Tale Trails – Let Your Imagination Run Wild! Here in Cumbria the great outdoors and wilderness is one thing we have in abundance. From our towering mountains and tranquil lakes to the sweeping coastline, the potential for exploring is endless. We have teamed up with Anja Phoenix, the creator of the Tale Trails series, a […]

Free weekend admission to The Beacon Museum
Free weekend admission to The Beacon Museum The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is opening its doors to everyone for free this weekend (Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October). Come and see what you can discover, with four floors of family-friendly galleries and exhibitions, there really is something for everyone. The museum tells the story of […]

Kids Halloween Roundup
Kids Halloween Roundup Halloween season is here to delight many and there is loads to do! Get your costumes out and your jack o’Lanterns carved – we have listed some of the halloween events coming up across Cumbria! The Beacon Museum 21st – 29th October Witches and Warlock Halloween Themed Fun At The Beacon Museum, […]

All Aboard! Hammonds Pond Railway
All Aboard! Hammonds Pond Railway Carlisle and District Model Engineering Society have been running the model railway at Hammonds pond for decades. The much-loved attraction is open for the public every Sunday until the end of October and is a huge hit with children. Set up in 1936 the Carlisle and District Model Engineering Society […]

Drybeck Farm – Perfect Bank Holiday Getaway
Drybeck Farm – Perfect Bank Holiday Getaway If you are looking for somewhere to spend your bank holiday weekend that has all the festival vibes you want, the tent, music and of course beer, but with a much more relaxed and chilled atmosphere then head through to Drybeck Farm. Drybeck Farm offers an alternative holiday […]

It’s All Going on at The Beacon this Summer
It’s All Going on at The Beacon this Summer As always the Beacon museum has lots going on over the summer. There is something for everyone, from kids workshops to keep the little tykes entertained during the summer holidays to a fascinating and poignant Titanic exhibition showcasing artifacts from the ship and much more. Titanic […]

Kids Summer Roundup
Kids Summer Roundup It’s summer! Hooray… Well, for some it’s great; however, if you’re a parent, it’s six weeks of trying to entertain the little delights we brought into this world whilst also trying to keep them out of the house… If you are one of those who is eager to ensure you don’t have […]

Agricultural Shows – Wellies at the ready, it’s show time!
Agricultural Shows – Wellies at the ready, it’s show time! Cumbria was founded on agriculture. It’s in our blood, and each year our local villages and towns celebrate farmers and breeders by holding Agricultural shows. They are an opportunity for the community to come together and for those with livestock to show off their hard […]

Reach for the Stars with Rocket Theatre Group
Reach for the Stars with Rocket Theatre Group Rocket Theatre Group are now accepting new students for the term starting September 2023! The group which has been running since 2016 aims to create quality theatre experiences for children in the Carlisle area, and is dedicated to providing high quality training in the disciplines of drama, […]

Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival
Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival Solfest is just around the corner, it is without a doubt one of the best family festivals in the UK; it’s safe, friendly, and spotless and this year looks set to be amazing. The festival, which has been running since 2004, is a favourite among […]