In comparison to the hustle and bustle of December’s Christmas events, January is a much quieter time of the year to visit the Lake District in terms of events taking place. Many venues may decide to take a break and others may still be running but quietly recovering from their various Christmas grottos and New Year’s parties.
For those of you who don’t mind a bit of cooler weather, January is a wonderful time to visit as far less people are visiting, which means quieter attractions and also quieter fells for a more tranquil Lakes walking experience. Just remember to dress for the weather and start your adventures early as the sunrise in January is around 8.30am and sunset is approximately 4pm.
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Park Run in Whinlatter Forest
Whinlatter Forest is host to a 5k Park Run each Saturday morning at 9am. The event is entirely free and meant for people of all ages and abilities. Feel free to walk it, jog it, run it – whatever takes your fancy. It’s the perfect way to start off your New Year’s resolutions right.
Indoor Play at the Rheged Centre
When the weather outside is cold and miserable but the kiddos are still full of beans, Rheged offers a great solution. The Rheged Centre offers a great state-of-the-art indoor play centre for children up to eight-years-old, or 4ft 6ins in height. Entry is just £5 per child aged 1-8 years old and £2.50 for children until the age of one. There is also a seating area for parents with tea & cakes available for purchase. The Indoor Play is listed as being available from early December until 15 January with various time slots available.
Birthday Adventure Parties at Brockhole
A cold, grey January can be a bit of a bummer for those of us with birthdays at the start of the year but Brockhole offers some pretty epic birthday parties for kids year-round with loads of ‘Adventure Activity’ packages available. Some of the activities include mini tractor rides, mini golf, archery, laser clay and krazy karts. They will even provide packed lunches for the kids in your party. Take a look at the options on their site and book now!
Conservation Days with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust puts on some fun and educational conservation days where you can take part in keeping the Lake District beautiful. Each event varies in terms of tasks and location with plenty of opportunities available in January.
Little Wanderers at the Wordsworth Museum
The Wordsworth Museum puts on some great days for kids called Little Wanderers. The sessions are meant for early years (under 5s and their families) and includes a combination of songs, stories and play-based learning inspired by William’s poetry, Dorothy’s journal and their lives at Dove Cottage. The line-up for January includes:
- 6 January: Fantastic Fairy Tales
- 13 January: Winter Fun: Slipping & Sliding
- 20 January: Moon & Stars
- 27 January: Winter Trees
Pirates of the Beacon Exhibit
The Beacon Museum has been running the Pirates of the Beacon Exhibit since October and it is still running throughout much of January up until the 22nd, so don’t miss it! It is an interactive experience for the whole family where you can dig for hidden treasure and dress as a pirate.
Tullie Art Group
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery is relaunching their Art Group every other Friday from 13 January onwards. The group meets from 10:30am to 12pm with a repeat session from 1:30pm to 3pm. The event is free, however, there are limited spaces so you’ll still want to book online.
Music at Muncaster
Muncaster Castle is hosting a gala evening with a three-course dinner and live music on the 28th of January. Tickets are £75 per person and should be purchased in advance.