Events around Windermere this October
Categories: Events
With so many great events and attractions within a few minutes of our boats, there’s no better time to take a cruise with us.
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to set sail on an unforgettable autumn adventure. Our centrally located cruises bring you within minutes of the season's most exciting events and attractions.
Skip the hassle of parking and let us be your guide on the water. Picture yourself gliding through the cool, refreshing breeze, surrounded by stunning autumn foliage, and arriving at your destination relaxed and refreshed.
We've handpicked a selection of must-see spots, all conveniently accessible from our piers. Click the links below to explore each activity and find the perfect boating route for your autumn day trip.
Halloween pumpkin trail @ Orrest Head
26th & 27th October from 10am
Start at the Gruffalo at Orrest Head. Pick up your pumpkin trail map at the coffee hut and find all the pumpkins on the trail to spell out the spooky word. Wear your spookiest outfit and make sure to get a photo with the Gruffalo! The best-dressed entry wins a prize! 👻
£2 per entry. Proceeds go towards a new woodland sculpture.
📍 Approx 40 minute walk from Bowness pier
Ghost stories @ Dove Cottage
23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th October
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District!
Please note, pre booking is essential.
⛴️ From Bowness take the Red Cruise to Ambleside and then the Stagecoach bus to Grasmere
Halloween folk tales at the Armitt museum
Monday 28th Ocotber @ 11am and 2pm
UK Storyteller Laureate Taffy Thomas MBE visits The Armitt to share spooky folk tales, play games and create Halloween crafts with turnips, apples and ghosties. Fancy dress is encouraged and expect to hear stories of the Ghost of Grasmere Gables, the Magic Orchard, and the Princess, the Ogre and the Star Apple.
Tickets: £10 per child and supervising adults enter for free.
📍 Approx 30 minute walk from Waterhead pier
Halloween experience @ Brockhole
26th Oct - 3rd Nov
The Halloween Experience is perfect for the whole family! Enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere with just the right amount of spooky – enough to capture the Halloween spirit, but friendly and fun for children of all ages. With a variety of activities designed to delight, it's a celebration everyone can enjoy together!
Please note, pre booking is essential.
⛴️ The Red Cruise stops at Brockhole Pier
Pumpkin Carving @ Allan Bank, Grasmere
26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st October 2024
Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank.
Join the team at Allan Bank and get creative with their pumpkin carving sessions.
They will provide the pumpkins, clear out the inside, and have all the tools you need to carve them. All you need to do is get creative, carve out a spooky design, then take your pumpkin home ready for Halloween.
£3 per person
🚍 Take the stagecoach bus from Ambleside pier to Grasmere
Free bulb planting event @ Wray Castle Estate this autumn!
Monday, 28th October to Friday, 1st November | 10am - 1pm
Get ready for a blooming good time at the Wray Castle estate near Ambleside! This autumn, we’re inviting you to join us for a free bulb planting event that promises to fill the grounds with a stunning array of flowers come spring.
Click for more information.
⛴️ Take the green cruise from Ambleside to Wray
Fun Spooky Crafts @ The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Thursday 31st October @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join us to for some spooky colouring, sticking and gluing and create a Halloween wreath to hang on your door handle and home!
This event takes place in our foyer. It is a drop in craft table with space for 4-6 children at a time. Please purchase your craft ticket on arrival at the Attraction.
Craft session: £2 per child
📍 Just a 5 minute walk from Bowness pier
"Monster Mash" Kids Halloween Party! @ The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge
31st October 5-7 pm
Are you ready for a night of ghoulishly good fun? Gather your little monsters and head to The Swan Hotel on October 31st for our thrilling "Monster Mash" Kids Halloween Party!
- Kids UV Mini Disco – Let your little ones dance the night away under eerie UV lights!
- Spine-Chilling Treats – Enjoy a delicious array of Halloween-themed goodies!
- Frighteningly Fun Games – Test your bravery with our exciting games and challenges!
- Pizza and Chips – Satisfy those monstrous appetites with scrumptious pizza and chips!
- Spooky Cocktails – For the grown-ups, we've got a selection of chilling cocktails to get you in the Halloween spirit!
Please note, pre booking is essential.
️Tickets: £12 per child
