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…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
❗Our next Steak & Wine Evening is on Thursday 6th February 2025! ❗ Book the Steak & Wine…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and…
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.
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…
Sedbergh
A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!
St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Sedbergh
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…
Nr Kendal
The Sheep Dog Trials run all day and also there are 3 hound trails (1pm, 2.15pm and 2.45pm), a dog show at 1pm open to all, trade and craft stands and refreshments.
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to ask.
Many…
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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