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 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, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
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, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
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,…
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,…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Carnforth
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.
Milnthorpe
We're a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, every June. Whether you're into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there's something for you.
We'll have over 80 exhibitors, including demonstrations and animals. We…
Pooley Bridge
It's time to welcome back Chestnut House for our Friday night gin-tasting cruises. Your ticket includes a scenic two-hour evening cruise from Pooley Bridge pier, gin-tasting samples provided by Chestnut House and live music from Fiona Hanlon. Please…
Pooley Bridge
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish & chip supper…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Glenridding
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Glenridding Pier and a fish & chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Cockermouth
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
Kendal
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Kendal Castle.
Ulverston
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at High Dam.
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…
Ambleside
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk in Far Sawrey/Gummers How.
Staveley-in-Cartmel
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk in Far Sawrey/Gummers How.
Penrith
English National Sheep dog Competition
Four day event
Coniston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Yew Tree Tarn.
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Chesters By The River.
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,…
Devonshire St, Penrith
Join us at The George Hotel Penrith for live ABBA music and delicious 3 course meal. Dancing Queen duo JUST ONE LOOK sing your favourite ABBA hits complete with replica costumes, choreography and stunning live vocals! All for just £49 pp. Arrival at…
Ulverston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Grizedale Forest.
Ulverston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack near Windermere.
Keswick
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Alpkit Keswick.
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