Christmas & New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria is a magical time, combining all the festive fun that Christmas and New Year promises with the breathtaking landscape for which the Lake District is so famous. Find festive inspiration with a full list of seasonal events taking place around the county and check out our blog for a round up of What's On this Chistmas.
For the perfect place to spend this special time, take a look at these Christmas and New Year breaks - where you can take it easy, put your feet up and be pampered over the festive season, safe in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.
If you fancy a slice of festive luxury what could be better than sitting in your own hot tub with a glass of champagne looking up at the crystal clear sky in wonder at the sight of a Cumbrian Dark Sky full of millions of stars.
During your visit, take in a Christmas Market, where you can treat youself to a glass of mulled wine, find perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones and really get in the spirit of Christmas. If you can't wait to start shopping, take a look at our Virtual Cumbrian Christmas Market, packed full of great great gift ideas available for delivery directly to your door from our local Cumbrian businesses.
We've put together some inspiration and ideas below to help you plan your perfect Christmas and scroll further for a full list of all Christmas events taking place.
However you choose to spend Christmas and New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria you can be assured of a perfect seasonal getaway to remember, one that will make you want to come back for more next Christmas and New Year.
Christmas Inspiration
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Moresby, Whitehaven
The show where every child gets a present from Santa!
What magic is hidden inside Santa's Christmas Crackers?
Will you help Dotty the Elf to pull them and cast their special spell?
And can they help Pompom the Penguin learn all about the wonder of…
Grasmere
What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Georgian Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths.
Penrith
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Penrith
I don't know why she swallowed a fly...... But The People's Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world's best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams' best-selling book!
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