Tuesday 29 October
Operated by West Coast Railways on behalf of Muncaster Castle, this ghost train takes the scenic coastal route from Carlisle around the Cumbrian Coast, with spectacular coastal and mountain views, enough to just take your breath away.
All aboard The Muncaster Express - your hauntingly exclusive Halloween adventure awaits!
Begin your journey from Carlisle, Workington, or Whitehaven with a return trip on the ghostly-themed train. The fun begins onboard with spine-tingling entertainment, setting the perfect spooky atmosphere. Upon arrival at Ravenglass, a transfer coach will whisk you to the enchanting gardens of Muncaster Castle, where you’ll be immersed in the Muncaster Halloween Family Festival!
This year, the festival is bigger and better than ever, featuring a thrilling Vampire theme. Highlights include the famous Halloween Maze, live performances, walk about acts, the Pumpkin Patch where each child receives a free pumpkin, and spooky activities like the Vampire Vanquisher Trail, The Weapons Hall, and a Costume Competition. Explore the haunted Castle, rumoured to be one of the most haunted houses in the UK, and join the Monster Parade.
Whether you’re brave enough for a maze adventure or here for family-friendly fun, the Muncaster Halloween Family Festival has something for everyone.
Ticket includes:
- Return train journey from Carlisle, Workington, or Whitehaven
- Entry to the Muncaster Halloween Family Festival
- Transfer coach from Ravenglass Station to Muncaster Castle
- Entertainment onboard the ghost train
- Free pumpkin with every child ticket
Prepare for a frightfully fang-tastic day filled with spooky surprises and memorable moments for the whole family!
This day is certainly going to be a terrific, entertaining family day out.
For more information about the full Halloween Family Festival, visit the Muncaster Castle website.
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Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carlisle Castle with English Heritage this half-term.
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
Join their interactive after-dark ghost tours led by a lively performer, perfect for kids and packed with eerie tales. With two scheduled tours each evening, explore the castle’s haunted past in a fun and kid-friendly way.
For further information visit the English Heritage website.
Following the successful relaunch of the Inclusive Cycling Hub at Cumbria Sports Academy, Hensingham, there will be third open event on Thursday 31 October between 10am and 12.15pm.
Thanks to the Outdoor Partnership. Cyclewise, Wheels for All and the fantastic volunteers, participants will have the opportunity to try a range of adapted bikes on a safe, dedicated circuit with full support for all abilities.
Booking in advance helps organisers ensure that they have a cycle and helmet for everyone taking part but is not essential.
The Inclusive Cycling Hub is part of the Coastal Programme funded by the UK Government’s Coastal Communities Fund as well as Sellafield Lts’s Six Social Impact multiplied programme.
The circus is coming to the venue with Circus workshop on Monday 28 October at 11am and 1pm.
It’ll include engaging and fun circus skills workshops for anyone - children and adults.
Please note that adults AND children need to have a circus show ticket. Museum admission is not included in the ticket price, and is not required if you just want to see the magic show. If you would like to visit the museum before/after the show you will need to buy admission or show an annual pass.
Places are limited, so we advise booking to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November
Join Tullie in Carlisle this October half-term for some spooky and not-so-spooky family craft activities.
- Saturday 26 October - Corner Bookmark Creatures
- Sunday 27 October - Spooky Magnets
- Monday 28 October - Monster Hands
- Tuesday 29 October - Hanging Paper Pumpkins
- Thursday 31 October - Moving Part Skeletons
- Friday 1 November - Sock Monsters
- Saturday 2 November - Stained Glass Silhouettes
- Sunday 3 November - Spooky Collage
All included with adult admission, children go free. All activities run from 1pm to 4pm on the specified day. There is no need to book, just drop in.
Also join them for their ghost tours on Tuesday 29 October.
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Taste Cumbria - Carlisle: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November
For the first time, Taste Cumbria will be bringing its food and drink festival to the Cathedral grounds, in the heart of Carlisle, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November 2024.
It’s part of the Carlisle Fireshow, which takes place on the Saturday night. The two events are joining forces to create one big blazing weekend of fun for all the family.
Taste Cumbria is partnering with the Carlisle Farmers Market too and setting up with them in the beautiful grounds of the Cathedral. The event will include 40 food and drink traders, live music on the festival stage, hot food stalls, children’s activities and face painting, street theatre and fire-themed entertainment.
Stalls will be open between 10am and 5pm on the Saturday and between 11am and 4pm on the Sunday, while the sparkling Fireshow will start at 6.30pm on Saturday. There will be centre piece bonfire and more than 2,000 spectacular fireworks, set to music, will light up the sky.
This will be the 35th Fireshow event to be held in Bitts Park and is the biggest event in the region attracting more than 35,000 people. This year’s event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd.
The Tate Cumbria and Fireshow events are both organised by Cumberland Council and supported by UK Government funding.
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