Leave The Car At Home This Easter And Experience Cumbrian Days Out With Stagecoach Buses

A day out in Keswick for £2
There are still three months left to take advantage of £2 bus fares in Cumbria.

Stagecoach is taking part in the Department for Transport’s nationwide scheme which caps all single fares at just £2 and now runs until the end of June.
So why not take up the offer and enjoy a day trip to Keswick this Easter? £2 isn’t just far less than it’d cost to drive there, it’s also much cheaper than the cost of parking.

Taking the bus is much less stressful and 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.

So enjoy the journey, read a book or newspaper, and once in Keswick, in the heart of the Lakes, there’s plenty to do.

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. 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.

Walk to the village of Threlkeld, to Castlerigg stone circle overlooking the town, up Latrigg or Catbells fells, or further afield to High Seat, High Spy or Skiddaw itself.

See www.keswick.org

Around the World in 80 Days
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Bus service: 73, 77, 77A, 78, 554, 555, X4 & X5
Bus stop: Keswick Bus Station

All aboard for an adventure of global proportions with Hull Truck Theatre, based on the novel by Jules Verne.
Phileas Fogg has bet his fortune that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Join him and his trusty valet, Passepartout, as they set off on a thrilling journey to faraway lands with Detective Fix of Scotland Yard in hot pursuit. From March 31-April 29.
See theatrebythelake.com

Hey Diddle, Diddle
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Bus service: 73, 77, 77A, 78, 554, 555, X4 & X5
Bus stop: Keswick Bus Station

Some of the most famous faces from your favourite rhymes are coming together to present a spectacular nursery rhyme cabaret. Hey Diddle Diddle features live music, puppetry, laughter, and lots of chances to join in. It lasts 45 minutes and every performance is relaxed, making it an ideal introduction to theatre for children aged 6 and under and their grown-ups. April 11 & 12, 11am & 2pm.
See theatrebythelake.com

The Big Nature Takeover
Tullie House, Carlisle
Bus service: Multiple services into Carlisle
Bus stop: Ten-minute walk from Carlisle bus station
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.
Full details here

George and Maud’s Carlisle Secrets Trail
Carlisle City Centre
Bus service: Multiple services into Carlisle
Bus stop: Bus station

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.
Visit georgeandmaudstrail.co.uk

Easter Felting
The Undercroft, Carlisle Cathedral
Bus service: Multiple services into Carlisle
Bus stop: Ten-minute walk from Carlisle bus station
Learn to create some unique colourful handmade Easter gifts and decorations with needle felting.
Great for beginners, this activity includes all the resources and guidance you need to create your felted creations.
This event on April 11 is open to adults and children aged eight and above.
Visit carlislecathedral.org.uk/whats-on

The Golden Bunny Easter Egg Hunt
Brockhole on Windermere
Bus service: 505, 516, 555 & 599
Bus stop: Brockhole gates
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 our playground, wandering along our lakeshore, or relaxing on our lawn? Join in some old-fashioned Easter fun from April 1 to 16.
Visit www.brockhole.co.uk/whats-on/easter

Code Breaking and Nature’s Patterns
The Dock Museum, Barrow
Bus service: 2 & 5
Bus stop: Hindpool, Dock Museum
Take part in code breaking challenges, inspired by the codebreaker Alan Turing, and learn about his work on patterns in nature. Turing’s work saved countless lives by protecting ocean-going craft. In this session on April 5 participants will enjoy a range of activities inspired by Turing’s patterns and will get a chance to test their code breaking skills.
Visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Easter Eggstravaganza
Trades Hall, Workington
Bus service: 29, 30, 50, 51, 52, 300, X4 & X5
Bus stop: Workington bus station

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.
Visit allevents.in/workington/