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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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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
01228 548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Carlisle Cathedral will once again host their Christmas Tree Festival throughout December, building on the success of the first event held in 2024.
Last year's festival involved 30 local charities, organisations, schools and groups, all of whom…
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Cumbria, PENRITH, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LPTelephone
01768 486442Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock
Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree, shimmering lights, snow-capped fells – and a 200-square-metre ice rink overlooking the lake – will transform the Another Place grounds this winter.
Open…
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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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Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133122A Highgate, Kendal
Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.
There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he'll huff and he'll puff and we all know how that ends…
On the run and with the need to…
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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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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre at Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQTelephone
+44 (0)1229 584029Conishead Priory, Ulverston
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION IN CONISHEAD PRIORY
WITH MANTRAS AND MEDITATION
Time for a New PerspectiveDecember 31
Time for a New Perspective ~ Learning to be happy whatever happens!
Begin 2026 with a new perspective that will help you maintain a…Address
Heritage Boat Trips at Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
015394 46139Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
Join us this festive season for hands-on family fun at Windermere Jetty Museum. Whether you're solving clues, decorating a keepsake, or building something brilliant in our interactive play space, there's plenty to keep young explorers busy during…
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Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Enjoy a fun festive day out with the family at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Saturday 20 December!
Throughout the day, you can enjoy cheerful storytelling with Taffy Thomas MBE, live folk music, creative hands-on activities and a sprinkle…
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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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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre at Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQTelephone
+44 (0)1229 584029Conishead Priory, Ulverston
CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY & MEDITATION RETREAT
Celebrate Christmas in a different wayThis Christmas, give yourself the most meaningful gift: a peaceful and loving heart.
In the beautiful and relaxing environment of the Kadampa Temple for World Peace,…
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151The Abbey, Carlisle
Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this year our boy and girl choristers, Consort and Lay Clerks will be singing Carols by Candlelight - the perfect pre-Christmas musical treat, including…
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Lancashire, Lancaster, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA1 1AYTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
he Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones!
Every weekend from November the 15th (coinciding with our Christmas Markets!), we invite children of all ages, up to 14, to experience the joy of meeting Santa Claus himself.…
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Penrith Players Theatre, Penrith Playhouse, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JGTelephone
01234567890Auctionmart Ln, Penrith
The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists!
All the traditional elements of that most British of institutions, the Pantomime. Suitable for all ages, You will encounter:
a Fairy Godmother new to the job, a downtrodden Cinders…
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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
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
+441229717171Ravenglass
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey Step aboard our magical Santa Express for a festive adventure like no other!
Weekends from 22nd November – 14th December (including Friday 12th December)
Premium…
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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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Lancashire, Lancaster, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA1 1AYTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
Come one, come all, to The Swan Hotel's lair,
The Grinch himself will be waiting there!
This holiday season, don't be a fool,
Join us for a lunch that's wickedly cool!For £20 a kid (and £25 per big Who),
We've got a feast that'll make hearts grow…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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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZTelephone
+441228548151Carlisle
We are delighted to welcome Isabella and Charlotte to the Fratry, as they join forces to entertain us. Both have been closely involved in the life of Carlisle Cathedral over the years, and it is an honour to have them return to perform together…
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Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LGTelephone
07788420311Ambleside
Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic!
Get into the holiday spirit at our Local Crafts Christmas Fair, a two-day celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas cheer! Discover a wonderful variety of handmade gifts,…
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