OCT - NOV - Events around Windermere this October 2025
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.
Ghost stories @ Dove Cottage
21st, 22nd, 23rd, 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 experience @ Brockhole
21st Oct - 31st Oct
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
25th - 30th October 2025
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.
£3.50 per person
🚍 Take the stagecoach bus from Ambleside pier to Grasmere
Fun Spooky Crafts @ The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Friday 31st October @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join us to for some spooky colouring, sticking and glueing 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
30th 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
*Please note these events are NOT organised by Windermere Lake Cruises*
