THERE are some cracking things for all the family to do around Cumbria during the Easter holidays - all without getting behind the wheel.
Here is a selection with Stagecoach buses doing the driving - the perfect chance to take advantage of the capped £2 fares, which runs till the end of June.
A day out in Keswick for £2
£2 isn’t just far less than it’d cost to drive there, it’s also much cheaper than the cost of parking.
Stagecoach’s 554 service from Carlisle to Keswick via Wigton takes in some of north Cumbria’s most spectacular scenery as it heads down the shore of Bassenthwaite in the shadow of Skiddaw.
Have a stroll around Derwentwater or take to the water with the Keswick Launch Company.
Visit Keswick Museum, Keswick Brewery, the Derwent Pencil Museum and many more attractions or why not enjoy some culture with plays and productions at Theatre by the Lake and films at the Alhambra Cinema.
And of course, there’s fell walking and climbing with many routes starting from the town which is surrounded by some of Cumbria’s most famous fells.
George and Maud’s Carlisle Secrets Trail - Carlisle city centre
Until the end of April, kids of all ages can explore the exciting and rich history of Carlisle and get up close and personal with some cool objects from its fascinating past.
Follow George and Maud’s Carlisle Secrets Trail map to find the hidden museum objects and answer the riddle. And you could win a dragon in the free prize draw. Find out more at georgeandmaudstrail.co.uk
Visit the Easter Bunny - The Lanes Shopping Centre
This Easter Saturday come and visit The Lanes for some free family fun.
Between 11am-2.30pm children can meet none other than the Easter Bunny, who will be bouncing around, entertaining the crowds!
If you fancy browsing some of the shops, then there is also the chance to enjoy an Easter Trail.
Simply collect your trail card from outside Stay and Play in Centre Square and try and spot all the animals located in the shop windows.
Once you have marked all the animals on your trail card, you can hand it back to claim your Easter gift!
Easter Felting - The Undercroft, Carlisle Cathedral
On April 11, learn to create some unique colourful handmade Easter gifts and decorations with needle felting.
Easter Eggstravaganza - Trades Hall, Workington
Join Liam and the Easter bunny for two hours of fun, games, magic, mayhem and much more on April 7 and 8.
This fun-packed event will be the perfect way to start your Easter weekend and every child receives an Easter egg.
The Big Nature Takeover - Tullie House, Carlisle
The Big Nature Takeover is coming to Tullie in the Easter Holidays for two full weeks of activities inspired by Tullie’s own beautiful, exciting and integral environment. They'll explore flora, fauna, funga, and even the geology around us.
The activities include a bug hunt, nature storytelling, wolf and rock days, and junk modelling.
The Golden Bunny Easter Egg Hunt - Brockhole on Windermere
The Great Golden Bunny has escaped and is hiding somewhere around the grounds - do you think you can use the clues to find him? Will he be playing in the playground, wandering along the lakeshore, or relaxing on our lawn? Join in some old-fashioned Easter fun from April 1 to 16.
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