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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Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Christmas Course - The Gift of Peace and Relaxation
During this Christmas Course in the beautiful relaxing environment of the Temple for World Peace and grounds, you will receive teachings on love, compassion and wisdom, and be guided in…
B5289, Keswick
Saturday 21st December
Live music from singer Glen Anderson
Party anthems and feelgood classics
3-course meal
Tea, coffee & mince pies
£53 per person
This year, treat yourself to a real Christmas blowout at one of our sparkling Party Nights…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get in the festive spirit with our fun Whinlatter Welly Walk!
Suitable for all the family, our jolly rangers will lead you on a fun filled walk around the forest. Expect festive songs, a bit of festive decorating and an all round great time! Let…
Whitehaven
Join Handpicked Productions for a festive stocking-making workshop! Do you have a family tradition of hanging a stocking on Christmas Eve, or perhaps a special stocking that's been passed down through generations? We'd love to hear your stories and…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Join us at The Beacon Museum for a festive weekend, full of holiday cheer, perfect for the whole family – from following the trail of mischievous elves, to getting involved in festive experiments, there really is something for everyone.
The perfect…
Workington
The west coast of Cumbria will be celebrating the start of the festive season with a Christmas Festival and light switch on from 11am – 5pm on Saturday 30th November in Workington. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, plus a host of…
Keswick
Christmas Day evening made easy at The Salutation. Booking essential.
The Abbey, Carlisle
Please join us on Saturday 7 December for a fantastically festive afternoon in the Fratry Hall as we make Christmas Wreaths.
Craft your own beautiful, wild and natural-style wreath, in this historic and enchanting setting.
All wreath-making…
Newby Bridge
Hosted by the talented local florists, Bluebell & Ivy, this hands-on workshop is your ticket to creating stunning holiday wreaths that will adorn your home with seasonal magic.
Join us on 1st December at either 11am for our morning session, or 3pm…
Kendal
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin | 14, 21 & 22 Dec, Starts 1pm & 5pm, Tickets £14 | 23 & 24 Dec, Starts 11am & 3pm, Tickets £16 | Recommended Age 3+
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin's main character is an enthusiastic, energetic and curious man…
Wigton
A magical event for all to attend with live entertainment, market stalls and other fun activites.
Borrowdale, Keswick
This Christmas, take your family on a magical journey through the heart of the Lake District mountains to discover Santa's Secret Grotto at Ho-Ho-Honister, hidden deep inside the slate mine! Far from your ordinary grotto, this unique adventure…
Grasmere
Don your Christmas jumpers and hats for professional dog photographer, Shaun Barr, to capture a free image of you and your dog to share with friends and family.
Book your free 15 minute slot online. Standard house admission applies, free for…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Carlisle Cathedral's Outreach Programme works with 100s of schoolchildren from across the Diocese and three times a year pupils come together for a grand concert inside the Cathedral - at Christmas the programme includes popular songs and carols for…
The Abbey, Carlisle
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta will be performing at Carlisle Cathedral. Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the week after Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov's ever-popular Second…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Join us for a very special Father Christmas Tea Party in our amazing winter wonderland. We’ll be showing the Christmassy classic animation of The Snowman, serving a delicious festive afternoon tea with crackers for everyone, and every child will…
Cartmel
Join us for a festive Christmas family felting workshop! Get into the the Christmas Spirit with our friendly alpacas. Once meeting and feeding the alpacas you will get creative as you craft your very own snowman using soft alpaca fleece. To finish…
Kendal
A fairy tale-themed concert that has something for everyone! Perfect for young and old alike.
Farrington's Scary Fairy Saves Christmas! is a piece for narrator and orchestra telling a story by Craig Charles. The orchestral score is in the musical…
Newby Bridge
Let's party – Christmas Parties at The Swan
Grab your work pals, friends or family and join us for fabulously festive fun. Enjoy a glass of fizz followed by a three-course dinner, then dance the night away with our resident DJ.
Dinner & Disco ONLY…
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…
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