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Christmas Inspiration
Bag a super festive offer or get fabulous gift ideas delivered directly to your door from independent local Cumbrian businesses.- A list of events taking place in the Lake District, Cumbria this Christmas and New Year festive period.
- 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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Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine, Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
01768777230Borrowdale, Keswick
Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain!
Ho-Ho-Honister is back for 2025 with even more festive magic. Journey aboard the Honister bus into the heart of the fells before venturing underground with one of…
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Lindeth Howe, Lindeth Howe, Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JFTelephone
01539445759Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere
A Christmas Carol – Live Reading by Graham Tyson
Step into the timeless world of Charles Dickens as Graham Tyson brings A Christmas Carol to life in our cosy festive setting. With over eight years of captivating performances, Mr Tyson's reading is…
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Step back in time to Regency England with this Christmas fireside talk.
Immerse yourself in the cosy, festive atmosphere of Dove Cottage and discover how Dorothy Wordsworth celebrated Christmas 200 years ago.
A glass of non-alcoholic mulled…
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 69818Kendal
There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh.
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
+441229717171Ravenglass
Wrap up warm and step aboard for a magical winter journey on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway's Winter Warmer Trains! From 28th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026, enjoy a scenic train ride aboard scheduled heritage steam and diesel trains through…
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Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LGTelephone
07788420311Ambleside
Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, Amabile,from Merchant Taylors' School under the visionary direction of Marie-Claire Gervasoni. Amabile is renowned for its musical…
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Barrow Park, Park Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 3BJTelephone
01229 820000Barrow-in-Furness
Step into Barrow Park Glass Showhouse this Christmas. Enjoy the festive decorations, storytelling and poetry and meet the Friends of Barrow Park. Free event but booking is essential. Children 16 & under to be accompanied by an adult. Barrow Park…
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Marina View, Marina View, Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JQTelephone
015394 22785Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere
Wednesday 31st December (NYE)
Millie Mac Live, DJ Robin Kershaw & Sax
7pm - 1.30am
️ Tickets - https://buytickets.at/marinaview/1855407
We're ringing in the New Year with another huge lineup of live music and entertainment!
We kick off the…Address
Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
+441229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Following last year's sell out performance, FMC presents another concert filled with festive fun.
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Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LDTelephone
01229820000Barrow-in-Furness
Get your friends, family, or workmates together and join us in the beautiful Drawing Room at Barrow Town Hall for a night of festive fun, food, and a few laughs along the way! Test your Christmas knowledge (and maybe your teamwork skills!) in our…
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Wordsworth Grasmere, Learning Space, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Regency Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth's gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars.…
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The Castle Green Hotel, The Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RGTelephone
+441539734000Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Friday 12th December 2025
Get ready for a night of fantastic food, fun, and funky beats at our 2-Course Meal & Disco Event! Start your evening with a mouth-watering two-course meal, then hit the dance floor as the disco lights flash and the DJ…
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Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
+441539435544Grasmere
Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage.
We'll first meet in our stunning Museum, where we'll take you on a short Christmas-themed tour and reveal the stories behind some of the special objects on display, including…
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Merewood Country House Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LHTelephone
015394 46484Windermere
A very special festive Sunday at Merewood
Join us for our Santa Luncheon on Sunday, 14th December 2025, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm.Settle into a specially decorated country house setting and get ready to indulge in a delightful three-course à la carte…
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Walby Farm Park, Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QLTelephone
01228 573056Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Team Walby is thrilled to announce that Father Christmas and his Festive Friends will be visiting Walby Farm Park again in 2024 for our magical Father Christmas on the Farm experience this November and December!
What's Included?
We try to make our…Address
Lake Rd, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJTelephone
07821 888969Bowness-on-Windermere
✨ Santa's Grotto Experience – Just £10 per Child!
(Adults go free!)Step into the magic of Christmas at The Royalty, where Father Christmas awaits in his enchanting winter wonderland!
Upon arrival, one of our cheerful elves will greet you at the…
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The River Room Brasserie at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
01539 531681Newby Bridge
Food, glorious food!
Christmas Lunch at The Swan
'Cause food is what Christmas is really about, right? Enjoy your turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, minus the washing up this year! Join us for a fabulously festive 3-course lunch with all of…
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Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
015394 32628Windermere
Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas. The fire is roaring, the house decked with traditional festive foliage and the smells of Christmas fill the air. There is festive food on display to feast your eyes on and the gentle aroma of…
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Lindeth Howe, Lindeth Howe, Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JFTelephone
01539445759Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere
Please come along and support the Windermere Food Bank and of course some amazing local crafters.
We are very happy to announce we will be hosting local crafters who will be selling handmade items that will make the most wonderful Christmas gifts,…
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, 23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DFTelephone
0344 879 9144Bowness-on-Windermere
Welcome 2026 in style with our New Year Gala Dinner, followed by our Abba tribute and dancing into the small wee hours with our resident DJ. Dinner served @ 19.45pm in our Lakeside Restaurant. Full pre payment at time of booking.
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