October Half Term 2025
The Skiddaw Hotel
Dare to Dine in the Shadows…?
This Halloween, the Skiddaw Hotel invites you to step into a world of gothic glamour, spine-tingling storytelling, and devilishly good food .
Thursday 30th October
Expect:
🍽️ Seven wickedly indulgent courses crafted by our Head Chef
đź–¤ Sinister storytelling between courses from a local master of the macabre
🎠A prize for Best Dressed Creature of the Night
🍸 Themed cocktails & wine flights available
Watery Walks
River Walks in West Cumbria
Explore ten beautiful trails along West Cumbria's rivers, with the West Cumbria Rivers Trust
From the winding Irt to the dramatin St John's Beck, each path reveals unique wildlife, scenic spots and chances to connect with nature
Find a route suitable for you and your family here
Keswick Cheese Deli
Complete the Keswick Mouse Trail
The sneaky little mice from Keswick Cheese Deli have escaped and are hiding all over town in delightful shops! Can you track down all 22 of them? Start your adventure by picking up a map at the Keswick Cheese Deli in Packhorse Court or by downloading one below, and join the hunt!
Whinlatter Forest
At Forestry England sites, there is something for everyone this October Half Term, from exciting character trails to stargazing opportunities, Dark Sky Trails, making it one of the most affordable ways for families to spend quality time together during the school break.
Keswick Climbing Wall
Indoor Rock Climbing & Bouldering
The Wall caters for both novices and experienced climbers. With qualified and experienced staff. Moreover, the expertise of the staff ensure that visitors’ safety is always the top priority. The Climbing Wall offers something for everyone, regardless of the weather or your age.
Free all-day parking and a cafe on-site
Keswick Park Hotel
come visit us on Halloween night dressed in your very best costume for a chance to win a scarily good Halloween themed prize bundle!
You must take a photo in costume at or outside of our hotel
The competition will officially run on October 31st 2025, 1pm-9pm, with a new spooky display coming very soon this October!!
However if you'd like to take your photo earlier or later to skip any crowds, the deadline is November 3rd, with the winner being announced on bonfire night, November 5th 2025
Theatre by the Lake
A charity fundraising concert organise by Keswick Rotary, where the proceeds will mainly go to young people and Dementia support projects in the area supported by the club. A brand new show "THE PIANO MEN" celebrating some of modern music's legendary songwriters.....and their pianos. For example Elton John, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow and Carol King
Following the sell-out "Behind the Mask" concert two years ago, Clark Wilkinson makes a welcome return, playing the piano and accompanied by a live band with singers.
The venue is the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick on Saturday 1st November 7.30pm. Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office 017687 74411 or http://www.theatrebythelake.com
Head to the Park
We've a choice of outdoor play areas around Keswick. Fitz Park, close to the town centre, has a fantastic children's playground, outdoor gym, a multi use games area and BMX track as well as a large open recreational area. There are also grass tennis courts and a putting green. At the other end of town, close to the lake, Hope Park has crazy golf, putting, a pitch and putt course and remote controlled boats. Whinlatter Forest Park, just outside Keswick, has a wonderful adventure playground laid out as a trail through the forest where children can explore the natural environment. It includes an archimedes screw, secret doors in trees and a series of pulleys to move millions of little pebbles. Nearby at Mirehouse Historic House the grounds are home to four woodland adventure playgrounds and a heather path maze in the Bee Garden.
Go for a Walk
Take a look at our Family Walks page where you'll find a selection of routes from buggy friendly walks for young families to more challenging routes for those with older children.
The multi-user railway trail between Keswick and Threlkeld allows families of all ages to get out together as you can use the path on foot, bike, scooter, buggy and wheelchair. There are lots of information panels along the way where you find out more about local nature and wildlife as well as the history of the railway.
Head up to Whinlatter Forest, England’s only true mountain forest, where you'll find walking trails of varying lengths to suit all abilities
Take a Walk on the Wildside
Take a walk with an alpaca, a unique chance to bond with one of the Alpacas as you lead them, feed them and even take them for a dip in the lake. Alpaca Meet and Greets are great for all the family, lasting around half an hour and allowing you to get up close.
Or spend the day at the Lake District Wildlife Park - see over 100 species of wild and domestic animals in 24 acres of parkland set amongst breath-taking scenery. There are birds of prey and a rare breed farm animal collection. Play areas, picnic sites and a café make it a fun day out for all the family.
Indoor Fun
Head to Puzzling Place, a world of optical Illusions. Be amazed by interactive illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures and see balls roll uphill in the anti-gravity room.
At the Derwent Pencil Museum discover the history of pencil making and see the world's largest pencil. Visit Keswick Museum where you'll find digital activities and engaging exhibitions.
Click here for more details of our local attractions.
Outdoor Adventures
There are a wide range of family activities around Keswick. Whinlatter Forest is home to Go Ape, a fantastic treetop adventure where you can swing through the trees or if you’d rather stay down on the ground, you can enjoy the all-terrain Segways to explore Whinlatter forest from a thrilling new perspective.
From Ghyll Scrambling to Indoor Climbing, Rookery Woods to Canoeing, there are lots of exciting adventures waiting for you at Keswick Climbing Wall & Outdoor Activity Centre.
Find out more about water based activities here including sailing, paddle-boarding, kayaking and canoeing. To find out more about outdoor activities around Keswick click here.
Get on Your Bike
Cycling is a fun way to explore the area and, if you haven't brought your bike with you, you can hire one from Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest where you'll find a choice of mountain bike trails.
The pump track in Fitz Park is a very popular destination for riders from beginners through to advanced. For younger riders, just learning to ride a bike or not yet confident to go on the road, the perimeter path, which runs all way around the park, makes a great circuit.
The Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail is a 10km out and back off-road route with gentle gradients. Being a multi-user trail it is great for the whole family with cyclists, runners, push-chairs, walkers and mobility scooters all sharing the space.
Read Our Blogs
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What's On
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