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.
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to…
ELVIS at The Ryebeck Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere . Get ready for a rockin' night at The Ryebeck!…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Christmas Celebration
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
This year we will celebrating Christmas at Levens Hall by opening the House and part of the Topiary…
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.
Family Christmas Fun on Sedbergh Main Street. Shops open late Street entertainment Street…
Experience the magic of the season with Festive Afternoon Teas at Muncaster Castle, hosted in the…
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
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…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Enjoy Christmas Day lunch at The Salutation, between 12 noon and 3pm. Booking essential.
With around 40 exhibitors, showcasing over 200 whiskies from around the globe, bookable…
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 December (Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start) Direct…
Let's party – Christmas Parties at The Swan Grab your work pals, friends or family and join us for…
Food Smoking Course Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar…
Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8…
We warmly invite you to our Holiday Market where local crafters will be selling locally handmade…
From 5th – 8th December, Beetham Nurseries transforms into a wonderfully festive Christmas market…
Christmas Day evening made easy at The Salutation. Booking essential.
Explore the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
ELVIS at The Ryebeck Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere .
Get ready for a rockin' night at The Ryebeck! We're thrilled to host an unforgettable Elvis Night, celebrating the King of Rock 'n' Roll with live music, delicious food, and plenty of hip-shakin'…
Bowness-on-Windermere
We warmly invite you to our Holiday Market where local crafters will be selling locally handmade items, where you will hopefully find the perfect Christmas gifts. Free parking, free entry, free visits to Santa and his happy elf, free to meet the…
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
Enjoy Christmas Day lunch at The Salutation, between 12 noon and 3pm. Booking essential.
Keswick
Christmas Day evening made easy at The Salutation. Booking essential.
Keswick
Bring in the New Year with us. Menu served 5-8pm. Booking essential.
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…
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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