Events
Updated 12th July 2025
đź§’ Lake District (Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, etc.)
Family Fun Weekend
Dates: 26th–27th July | From 12 PM Daily
Venue: Station Inn, Oxenholme, Kendal
Bring the whole family for an amazing weekend packed with six live music acts, tasty food, and loads of family-friendly fun!
All proceeds go to Bay Trust Radio – your local hospital radio for Morecambe Bay and Flyde Coast.
Don’t miss out – fun, food, and fundraising all in one place!
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Abbot Hall Family Activities – Every Thursday from 18 July
“Land Art Thursdays” (11 am–3 pm) plus creative sketching and hands-on texture art carts inside the gallery.
Free drop-in. Recommended for ages 5–12.
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Kendal Museum – Open Thurs–Sat
Small but fascinating museum with interactive displays on wildlife and archaeology. Great for curious kids.
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Kendal Walking Festival (Aug Bank Holiday) – Several family-friendly walks available, with beginner routes and nature discovery.
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Kendal Leisure Centre – Summer splash sessions, soft play and inflatable fun.
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Lake District Music Summer Festival (1–10 August) – A classical music series across Cumbria.
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Grasmere Lakeland Sports (24 August) – Traditional fell running, wrestling, and sheepdog trials.
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Brockhole Forget‑Me‑Not Flower Appeal (1–31 August) – Charity art installation by Lake Windermere.
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Lake District Music Festival – Some concerts specifically marked for families, with interactive elements.
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Lakes Aquarium (Lakeside) – Daily talks, otter feeding, and child-friendly exhibits.
🏖️ Lancashire & Fylde Coast (Morecambe, Blackpool, Fylde, Carnforth, Lancaster)
Rebellion Festival (7–10 August, Blackpool) – A huge punk and rock music festival with international bands.
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Story Explorers at Morecambe Library – Weekly during school holidays
Free story sessions with crafts. Perfect for under 8s.
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Happy Mount Park – Splash park, adventure playground, mini railway, and crazy golf.
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Morecambe Bay Cross Bay Walks – Some routes are suitable for older children (age 8+) with guides.
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Eric Morecambe Statue Trail – Self-guided seafront family photo scavenger hunt.
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The Dukes Cinema & Family Theatre
Films for families all summer (look out for "Inside Out 2" and “Despicable Me 4” in July).
Also creative kids' workshops during weekdays.
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Williamson Park
Butterfly House, mini zoo, adventure playground, and trails. A full day’s fun for £5 entry.
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The Wizard of Oz in Williamson Park (Until 24 Aug) – Open-air promenade theatre, ideal for families; kids 5+ will love it.
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