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.
Historic pub and arts venue The Farmer's Arms in Lowick Green, Ulverston announces a Mothering…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Book early for Easter Sunday! On Sunday 20th April 2025 we will be serving a three-course dinner…
BOOK EARLY FOR MOTHER'S DAY Check out our Three Course menu below £29.95pp and HALF PRICE for…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Celebrate Mothering Sunday with a classic Afternoon Tea in the magnificent surroundings of Carlisle…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a special afternoon tea at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Treat your Mum and all the family to a special Sunday Lunch. Choose from one, two or three…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Join us for a fun and creative Easter-themed cupcake decorating workshop led by Alison Thompson.…
After Dark’s Criminal Cabaret Murder Mysteries are an evening of comedy, music, high energy and…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
An annual celebration to herald the arrival of the damson blossom - and spring in Westmorland …
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
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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.
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a special afternoon tea at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house. With spectacular views of Windermere, this architecturally stunning historic house offers an exceptional setting to celebrate the special…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Lowick Green
Historic pub and arts venue The Farmer's Arms in Lowick Green, Ulverston announces a Mothering Sunday with a little extra for 2025 – the Throw Down experience for the family!
Guests will be able to join us for a part or full day, as their schedule…
Brettargh Holt, Levens
BOOK EARLY FOR MOTHER'S DAY
Check out our Three Course menu below
£29.95pp and HALF PRICE for under 12's!
Plus a GIFT for all Mums!
Here at The Villa, we can guarantee a day to remember. Book to dine on Sunday 30th March from 12pm until 8pm.
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Celebrate Mothering Sunday with a classic Afternoon Tea in the magnificent surroundings of Carlisle Cathedral's Fratry Hall, with live piano accompaniment.
Our Afternoon Teas include our own homemade fruit scones (with jam and cream, of course!), a…
Devonshire St, Penrith
Treat your Mum and all the family to a special Sunday Lunch. Choose from one, two or three delicious courses from our Mother's Day menu.
Penrith
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Basecamp North Lakes.
Milnthorpe
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at in Heversham.
Ambleside
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast by Windermere.
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us for a fun and creative Easter-themed cupcake decorating workshop led by Alison Thompson. Alison will guide you through a cupcake decorating demo, offering helpful tips and techniques to help you decorate your cupcakes like a pro.
Each…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Carnforth
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Dalton Crags.
Keswick
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic with Alpkit in Keswick.
Crooklands
An annual celebration to herald the arrival of the damson blossom - and spring in Westmorland Packed with local crafts, entertainment and refreshments.
Penrith
After Dark’s Criminal Cabaret Murder Mysteries are an evening of comedy, music, high energy and murder as you witness the scenes of evidence come to life and the mystery unfold around your dining table. The Guests job is to give the suspects an…
Barrow-in-Furness
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack on Walney Island
Penrith
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Penrith.
Cockermouth
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
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