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 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Food Smoking Course Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
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.
Kendal
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Kendal
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…
Caldbeck, Wigton
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Caldbeck.
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Alpkit Ambleside.
Carnforth
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Arnside Knott.
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Rydal.
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack on the western shore of Windermere.
Kendal
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Kendal
Cockermouth
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.
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…
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.
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.
01539…
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…
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.
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