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    Christmas & New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria

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Christmas and New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria

Christmas & New Year is always a magical time of year. Why not make this year even more special and enjoy all the festive fun against the stunning backdrop of Cumbria’s rugged mountains, shimmering lakes and sweeping coastlines.   

Soak up the brilliant atmosphere and a warm, friendly welcome at one of these seasonal events or check out our blog for more inspiration on what to see and do this festive season.

Searching for the perfect place to stay? Take a look at these Christmas and New Year breaks and find your idyllic cosy winter getaway. This is a great time of year to slow down, disconnect and enjoy some quality time with friends & family.   

Treat yourself to a touch of luxury and choose accommodation with your own private hot tub, get outside for an adventure under Cumbria’s spellbinding dark skies full of millions of stars – or tuck into a scrumptious Christmas dinner prepared by expert local chefs. Whatever you choose to do it’s time to start making some wonderful Christmas memories.

Get into the Christmas spirit and visit one of the many Christmas Markets taking place across the region – there’ll be mulled wine, tasty treats and fabulous Christmas gifts aplenty! If you want to start shopping straight away, look through our Christmas Gift Guide to Cumbria bursting with great gift ideas for friends and family, direct from our fantastic Cumbrian businesses.

Below you will find everything you need to start making some wonderful Christmas plans. Scroll further down for all the events taking place across the region this Christmas.

What could be better than beautiful winter scenery, tasty Christmas dining and magical festive events. There really is something for everyone to enjoy across the Lake District, Cumbria this festive season.

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    A list of events taking place in the Lake District, Cumbria this Christmas and New Year festive period.
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    Get your winter woolies on, treat yourself to a glass of mulled wine and get in the festive spirit by visiting these Christmas markets.
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  1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas drone light show
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas drone light show
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show - Cumbria

    Address

    Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS

    Telephone

    44(0)207 117 2476

    info@immersivedronelightshows.com

    Durdar Rd, Carlisle

    This Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer takes to the skies in a spectacular drone light show at Carlisle Racecourse.

    Coming to Cumbria for the first time, this magical family event will bring Rudolph's heart-warming story to life through…

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  2. Simon Evans
    Simon Evans
    Santa's Best Christmas Ever The Show Where Every Child Gets a Present from Santa!

    Address

    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    It's always the most wonderful time of the year, full of peace and love, family and friends - so why does Santa think that this Christmas is going to be the best one ever… can you guess?

    Dotty the Elf thinks Santa is planning a surprise Christmas…

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  3. Christmas Community Raceday
    Christmas Community Raceday
    Christmas Community Raceday

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    Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS

    Telephone

    0344 579 3002

    amy.okane@thejockeyclub.co.uk

    Durdar Rd, Carlisle

    Get into the festive spirit on our Christmas Jumper Raceday!

    Join us on Sunday 13 December as we step into Christmas at Carlisle with a festive day filled with fun for the whole family!

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  4. Family making Christmas decorations
    Family making Christmas decorations
    Regency Christmas and Dorothy's Birthday Celebration

    Address

    Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    01539435544

    education@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    On Christmas Day it was Dorothy's Wordsworth's birthday! Find out how Dorothy and her brother William celebrated when she lived in Dove Cottage over 200 years ago. We'll read some of her birthday journal entries and then try some Regency era…

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  5. Coniston Festive Fayre 14-NOV-2026
    Coniston Festive Fayre 14-NOV-2026
    Coniston Festive Fayre 2026

    Address

    15 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    07801865632

    james.butcher@coniston.info

    Coniston

    14th NOVEMBER 2026

    Festive Artisan Fayre at the Coniston Institute (10am to 4:30pm)

    - 22 indoor stores in the Coniston Institute
    - Four outdoor stalls on the walkway outside Coniston Institute
    - Coniston WI are doing festive afternoon teas in the…

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  6. Let It Swing - The Beggar's Theatre
    Let It Swing - The Beggar's Theatre
    Let It Swing - The Christmas Collection

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    The Beggar's Theatre, Market Square, Millom, Cumbria, LA184HZ

    Telephone

    01229775677

    admin@beggarstheatre.com

    Millom

    Let It Swing! The Christmas Collection.

    The festive season has always had a soundtrack—and nothing captures the magic of Christmas quite like the unmistakable sound of swing. From fireside classics to joyous seasonal sing-alongs, these songs have…

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  7. New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office
    New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office
    New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office

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    The Halston, The Halston, 20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AB

    Telephone

    01228 210240

    events@thehalston.com

    20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle

    CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE - THE HALSTON WAY 31ST DECEMBER 2026 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

    Choose your dining venue, then enjoy a whole-building celebration as the night unfolds. Dress to Impress Exclusive Ticketed Event Includes access to the entire New…

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  8. Wreath making , National Trust Images
    Wreath making , National Trust Images
    Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Address

    Townend barn, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    Join us at the historic Townend Lakeland barn in Troutbeck, Windermere to design and create your own natural Christmas wreath to decorate your home this festive season.
    PLEASE BOOK TICKETS THROUGH THE NT WEBSITE https://www.nationaltrust.org…

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  9. The nutcracker
    The nutcracker
    Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker

    Address

    Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Screening.
    At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds…

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  10. Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop
    Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop
    Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop with Amelia Bedson

    Address

    The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    W Strand, Whitehaven

    The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit!


    Learn the art of Contemporary Gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your home to give your possessions the Midas touch.

    During the workshop, you will learn how to…

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  11. Boomin Bingo kendal
    Boomin Bingo kendal
    Boomin Bingo

    Address

    The Castle Green Hotel Weddings, The Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RG

    Telephone

    +441539734000

    Reception@castlegreen.co.uk

    Castle Green Lane, Kendal

    Get ready for a high-energy night of Boomin' Bingo – brought to you by PC Roadshows – where classic bingo meets dancefloor anthems, outrageous prizes, and non-stop party vibes! Think big tunes, hilarious hosts, wild audience games and epic throwback…

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  12. New Year's Dancing
    New Year's Dancing
    New Year's Eve Party at The Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.

    Dress to impress and join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where…

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  13. Boxing Day Roast
    Boxing Day Roast
    Boxing Day Roast Lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.

    Join us for a delicious 3-course Boxing Day roast, featuring perfectly…

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  14. Christmas Party Drinks
    Christmas Party Drinks
    Christmas Party Night with vintage vocalist Miss Pearl

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Step back in time and celebrate the festive season at our unforgettable Christmas Party Night with vintage vocalist Miss Pearl. Eat, drink, and be merry as you enjoy a night of live entertainment, festive dining, and timeless music spanning from the…

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  15. Poster for the Festive Rookery Woods Event at Keswick Climbing Wall in Keswick, Lake District
    Poster for the Festive Rookery Woods Event at Keswick Climbing Wall in Keswick, Lake District
    Festive Rookery Woods Adventure

    Address

    Keswick Climbing Wall- Rookery Woods, JW34+J5 Goosewell Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN

    Telephone

    017687 78463

    info@activity-centre.com

    Keswick

    Coming soon to Rookery Woods is a festive adventure play experience. With Zipline, Slides, Maze, Soft Archery, Castles, Dens and more it’s the Rookery Woods everyone knows and loves with a festive twist. There is also an elf hunt, can you help Santa…

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  16. Winter Art and Craft Fair Swarthmoor Hall
    Winter Art and Craft Fair Swarthmoor Hall
    Winter Art & Craft Fair at Swarthmoor Hall

    Address

    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

    Telephone

    +441229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Friday 27th November: 3.30pm - 7.30pm

    Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall…

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  17. Committed 2 rock
    Committed 2 rock
    Committed 2 Rock... Around the Christmas Tree

    Address

    Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Get into the festive spirit with an extraordinary evening of music and Christmas cheer as The Committed 2 Rock Chior return to Rosehill for a special fundraising concert.

    Featuring powerful harmonies, feel-good favourites, festive classics, and a…

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  18. Father Chrismas on the Farm
    Father Chrismas on the Farm
    Father Christmas on the Farm

    Address

    Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA10 2FE

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

    Looking for a magical Santa experience in Cumbria this Christmas? Planning a festive family day out near Carlisle or the Lake District?

    Our much-loved Father Christmas on the Farm experience is returning to Walby Farm Park for 2026 – and it's set…

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  19. Flower Show
    Flower Show
    The Whitehaven Flower Club Winter Gala: Mistletoe, Wine & Sparkles

    Address

    Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Get inspired this Winter as we welcome the Whitehaven Flower Club and guest arranger Venessa Wellock to Rosehill kick off the run up to Christmas with some spectacular demonstrations.

    Vanessa has been a floral designer specialising in wedding flowers…

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  20. Christmas Party Nights 2026 at The Halston
    Christmas Party Nights 2026 at The Halston
    Christmas Party Nights 2026 at The Halston

    Address

    The Halston, The Halston, 20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AB

    Telephone

    01228 210240

    events@thehalston.com

    20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle

    ARRIVAL FIZZ THREE COURSE MEAL DJ & SAX* 360 ° PHOTOBOOTH *ABBA Party Nights – selected dates only

    BOOK NOW: events@thehalston.com | 01228 210244 £65 per person £10 deposit per person Bar opens: 6:00pm Carriages: 12.30am Dress to Impress Over…

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