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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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    What's On this Christmas & New Year
    A list of events taking place in the Lake District, Cumbria this Christmas and New Year festive period.
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    Christmas Markets
    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. 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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  2. Wreath Making at Rose Castle
    Wreath Making at Rose Castle
    Wreath Making & Festive Feast

    Address

    Rose Castle, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7BY

    Telephone

    01228 642980

    hello@rosecastle.com

    Dalston

    Celebrate the festive season at Rose Castle by joining our gardeners, Ruth and Liz, to create your own handcrafted Christmas wreath using materials from the Castle gardens. A sumptuous festive feast in the magnificent State Drawing Room follows…

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  3. An afternoon tea in the Tea Shop
    An afternoon tea in the Tea Shop
    Festive Afternoon Tea at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Add a little indulgence to the festive season with a special Festive Afternoon Tea at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.

    Enjoy a carefully curated menu inspired by the comforting flavours of Christmas in Blackwell's charming Tea Room. Expect…

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  4. 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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  5. Workington Lights Switch on
    Workington Lights Switch on
    Workington Christmas Light Switch on and Christmas Market

    Address

    Ladies Walk Carpark, Birkenhead, 29 Well Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA143BA

    Telephone

    07743984095

    info@everyonehere.org

    29 Well Lane, Workington

    The Workington Christmas Light Switch on and Christmas Market returns for 2026 with a fun packed, festive day of market stalls, live music, food & drink and of course, the big switch on! Extend your festive delight by heading over to Hall Park for…

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

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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

    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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  7. 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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  8. Christmas at Armathwaite Hall
    Christmas at Armathwaite Hall
    Country House Christmas Party Night

    Address

    Dining at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

    Telephone

    017687 76551

    leeann@armathwaite-hall.com

    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite

    Enjoy a glass of fizz upon arrival in the Broadwater Suite, followed by
    a three-course menu. Plus, dance the night away with disco entertainment until midnight! Contact us for availability and prices

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  9. Albion Christmas Band
    Albion Christmas Band
    The Albion Christmas Band

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Extended Theatre Seated
    The Albion Christmas Band returns this December for its 27th year of touring, continuing a cherished festive tradition that marks the true beginning of Christmas.

    Described by The Guardian as "the perfect antidote to the…

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  10. 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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  11. Illustration by Guy Parsons.
    Illustration by Guy Parsons.
    Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    01539 637940

    marketing@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    This November, the much-loved Winter Craft Fair returns to Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house and for 2026, there's even more to enjoy as the fair takes place across two consecutive weekends!

    Whether you're searching for a one-of-a-kind gift,…

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  12. New Year's Day Roast Lunch
    New Year's Day Roast Lunch
    New Year's 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

    Start the year as you mean to go on with a delicious New Year's Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel.

    Join us for a traditional New Year's Day roast dinner, served in our elegant restaurant and designed to bring comfort and…

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  13. St Mary's Hospice Ambleside
    St Mary's Hospice Ambleside
    St Mary's Hospice Christmas Celebration

    Address

    Ambleside Parish Centre, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA229DH

    Telephone

    01229 444407

    lynsey.lawson@stmaryshospice.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Please join us for St Mary's Hospice Community Christmas Celebration in Ambleside.

    This fun and friendly event, hosted by St Mary's community services team, will be a celebration for the whole community.

    To feature:

    Festive activities
    Hot drinks,…

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  14. 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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  15. Wreath Making
    Wreath Making
    Wreath Making

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Add some handcrafted charm to your festive celebrations this year by creating your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath.

    You'll learn how to use locally sourced foliage, natural materials and decorations to make an original wreath to…

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  16. Dan (RHS Gold Medallist from Dan's Plants) holding up a traditional fresh Christmas wreath, one like you would make at Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath W
    Dan (RHS Gold Medallist from Dan's Plants) holding up a traditional fresh Christmas wreath, one like you would make at Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath W
    Dan's Plants Christmas Wreath Workshop

    Address

    Natland Village Hall, Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Cumbria, LA9 7QQ

    Telephone

    07979 826414

    dan@dansplants.co.uk

    Natland

    Make Your Own Fresh Christmas Wreath

    Get into the festive spirit and join us for a relaxed and creative Christmas wreath making workshop. You'll create your very own fresh Christmas wreath using beautiful British and Scottish foliage, seasonal…

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  17. Sleeping With Beauty
    Sleeping With Beauty
    Sleeping With Beauty Adult Pantomime

    Address

    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    01229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Forget the fairy tale you remember. This is the adults-only version, bursting with outrageous innuendo, shameless double entendres, and enough cheek to make even the Fairy Godmother ask you to behave.

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  18. Kendal Concert Band
    Kendal Concert Band
    Festive Music at Blackwell with Kendal Concert Band

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Kendal, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    ecooper@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Experience Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house in a new light this Christmas as the sounds of live festive music fill the magnificent Main Hall.

    On Wednesday 16 December, Kendal Concert Band will bring the house to life with a bright and uplifting…

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  19. Christmas Community Raceday
    Christmas Community Raceday
    Christmas Community Raceday

    Address

    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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  20. Everlasting wreath
    Everlasting wreath
    Everlasting Wreath Making Workshop at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Treat yourself or someone special to a mindful, hands-on experience crafting a luxurious wreath using sustainably grown and dried British foliage and festive florals. Guided by Ashley from The Floralistas, you'll create a wild and whimsical design…

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