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…
Christmas Day Lunch at the Salutation Inn from 12-3pm. £60 per person for 3 courses Christmas Day…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
A very Merry Muncaster Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Muncaster Castle this Christmas…
Enjoy Christmas Day lunch at The Salutation, between 12 noon and 3pm. Booking essential.
We warmly invite you to our Holiday Market where local crafters will be selling locally handmade…
Christmas Celebration
Explore the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Experience the magic of the season with Festive Afternoon Teas at Muncaster Castle, hosted in the…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
ELVIS at The Ryebeck Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere . Get ready for a rockin' night at The Ryebeck!…
Let's party – Christmas Parties at The Swan Grab your work pals, friends or family and join us for…
This year we will celebrating Christmas at Levens Hall by opening the House and part of the Topiary…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 December (Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start) Direct…
Food Smoking Course Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar…
With around 40 exhibitors, showcasing over 200 whiskies from around the globe, bookable…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8…
From 5th – 8th December, Beetham Nurseries transforms into a wonderfully festive Christmas market…
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to…
Family Christmas Fun on Sedbergh Main Street. Shops open late Street entertainment Street…
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.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
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…
Ulverston
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to meet them and buy their work.
A range of hot refreshments also available.
Parking on site, but also easily accessible from the train station.
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston
Kendal
Christmas Celebration
Sedbergh
Family Christmas Fun on Sedbergh Main Street.
Shops open late
Street entertainment
Street food
Craft market
Santa's Grotto
Live Nativity in the Church Yard
Bowness on Windermere
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 December
(Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start)
Direct from London's West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience,…
Beetham, Milnthorpe
From 5th – 8th December, Beetham Nurseries transforms into a wonderfully festive Christmas market with festive chalets selling all types of gifts, live music, Christmas tree sales, family activities, festive workshops and a host of festive food…
Kirkgate, Cockermouth
Explore the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the town economically and socially in our latest exhibition. The exhibition has been curated by Charlotte Fairbairn working with volunteers from the…
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.…
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…
Kendal
With around 40 exhibitors, showcasing over 200 whiskies from around the globe, bookable Masterclasses showcasing the latest releases and an on venue whisky shop allowing you to purchase your favourite drams of the festival.
Cockermouth
Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024.
Ravenglass
Experience the magic of the season with Festive Afternoon Teas at Muncaster Castle, hosted in the enchanting Drawing Room.
Indulge in a selection of festive delights meticulously crafted by Muncaster's Head Chef, featuring seasonal flavours and…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Ravenglass
A very Merry Muncaster
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Muncaster Castle this Christmas.
7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 December
• Stroll through the wintery gardens and enjoy a fun Christmas Trail.
• Inside the castle, admire the elegant…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market.
In the historic grounds of the Cathedral you'll find everything from homemade goodies to artisan crafts, charity stalls and gifts for all occasions. All…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Kendal
This year we will celebrating Christmas at Levens Hall by opening the House and part of the Topiary Garden during December in the lead up to Christmas.
The House will be beautifully decorated and fires will be lit. Choirs and musicians from the…
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Kendal
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