Visiting the Lake District in October

Visiting the Lake District in October

Visiting the Lake District in October

If you’re visiting the Lake District in October, then here are a few things to do:

  • Walks in the Lake District
  • Wasdale Head Show & Shepherd’s Meet
  • International Comic Art Festival
  • Halloween in the Lake District
  • Grand Day out in Cumbria
  • Relax in a Windmere spa suite!

Weather in the Lake District in October

As you may have come to expect in the UK, the weather in the Lake District is unpredictable. So as you’re packing for a spa break in Windermere, don’t forget your waterproofs. Don’t worry though, there’s plenty of things to do in the Lake District when it’s raining. Ensure you keep an eye on the weather forecast, as it stands it’s not all bad news. If you’re visiting the Lake District in October the early part of the month is looking mostly sunny.

What to do in the Lake District in October

  • Walks in the Lake District

Of course, when staying at a Windermere spa suite, walks in the Lake District are always a great way to embrace the countryside. However in Autumn the scenery that surrounds the likes of Coniston and Lake Windermere comes alive with colour.

Alternatively, the mountains and fells of the Lake District in October provide wonderful views across Cumbria. Rydal Mount and Scafell Pike (for example) provide a perfect hike to see the sunset.

  • Wasdale Head Show & Shepherd’s Meet

There are always several traditional country fairs on during the summer. However, this particular rural show takes place in the Lake District in October. It’s been running for over 100 years, making it very much a Lakeland tradition.

  • International Comic Art Festival

Alternatively, if you’re visiting the Lake District in October and a fan of comic books, there’s an art festival just for you. So whether you’re a Batman or Superman fan, you can always have your own comic-con event back in your Windermere Spa Hotel. Although don’t get those costumes wet in the hot tub!

  • Halloween in the Lake District

At the end of October is the traditional Halloween celebrations at Muncaster Castle. So if you’re looking for a spooky spa break in Windermere, it’s the ideal time to head to the castle. Elsewhere for Halloween in the Lake District, the Ravenglass and Eskdale provide a special ghostly train ride.

  • Grand Day out in Cumbria

While you may be away on a romantic spa break in Windermere, that doesn’t mean you can’t have some family fun. Maybe you’re visiting friends with children, in which case stay at a Windermere Spa Suite in the Lake District during half term. There are plenty of outdoor events across the Lake District and all in the name of charity.

Where to Stay in the Lake District in October

As the evenings start to get a little chilly, you can keep warm in a Windermere Spa Suite. What’s more, you can still enjoy the luxury of your own Windermere hot tub. After all, the heated hot tub is a taste of luxury any time of year.

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