Cumbria is fast becoming the foodie capital of the north, with an array of Michelin starred restaurants; fantastic country pubs; cosy cafes; and a huge amount of culinary talent. Supporting this is the wide variety of food and drink events taking place throughout the year, from food festivals to farmer’s markets.
There are plenty of local delicacies to discover on your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria. This is the home of the Cumberland sausage, as well as Grasmere Gingerbread®, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Kendal Mintcake to name just a few. Our local markets are the perfect opportunity to sample our locally made food and drink, and there’s always one to visit somewhere across the region!
Taste Cumbria hosts a packed calendar of foodie events throughout the year, while there are also county shows at which to discover local produce and meet the makers. Keep an eye out for when these take place – they’re quite the experience!
For something a little different, why not discover a quirky event like the Dalemain Marmalade Festival; or compete to see who can eat the hottest chilli at Holker Hall & Gardens?
Our restaurants, pubs and cafes offer seasonal menus and often hold special events to celebrate occasions like the Christmas season, with limited edition Afternoon Teas and celebratory lunches alongside their regular menus. Fancy sightseeing while you enjoy some local grub? Some of our fantastic attractions host food themed events – how about fish and chips as you sail across Ullswater?
Indulge yourself and find out why the Lake District Cumbria is foodie heaven.
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Celebrate the life of bard Robbie Burns with us at the Borrowdale Hotel on Friday 17th January 2025…
Bring in the New Year with us. Menu served 5-8pm. Booking essential.
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Christmas Day Lunch at the Salutation Inn from 12-3pm. £60 per person for 3 courses Christmas Day…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Keswick
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh produce and gifts.
Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Keswick
Christmas Day Lunch at the Salutation Inn from 12-3pm. £60 per person for 3 courses
Christmas Day Evening Buffet from 6-8pm £35 per person
New Years Eve Celebrations with music and a casino! Booking essential - special dinner menu from 5-8pm
Keswick
Bring in the New Year with us. Menu served 5-8pm. Booking essential.
Market St, Egremont
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria.
Music from local musicians, homemade refreshments served by local charities and groups. Transport available by muncaster microbus from villages north of Bootle.…
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate the life of bard Robbie Burns with us at the Borrowdale Hotel on Friday 17th January 2025. We are hosting a special Burns Night Supper to mark the occasion.
Evening includes:
welcome canapes
4-course Scottish inspired meal - see website…
Brettargh Holt, Levens
❗Our next Steak & Wine Evening is on Thursday 6th February 2025!
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Book the Steak & Wine Evening before 28th January 2025 and receive a 20% OFF VOUCHER to use towards our A LA CARTE or BRASSERIE MENU next time you dine with us.
Enjoy TWO 10oz…
Windermere
Food Smoking Course
Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar Estate, where Great British Chef Daniel Winstanley will teach you how to smoke your own food in our purpose built smokehouse.
Take part in a whole day…
Crooklands
Now in its 17th year Country Fest will again be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025.
We are looking forward to again celebrating rural life and returning with all the elements of…
Crooklands
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 37,000 visitors every year. A major livestock Show with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs,…
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