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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to embrace some festive cheer and explore the many seasonal markets taking place across the Lake District, Cumbria. From our bustling market towns to our charming villages, you’ll find Christmas magic in every corner of the county.
So, grab your favourite Christmas jumper and a shopping bag, and set off to discover our wonderful Christmas Markets. Think local crafts, delicious produce and plenty of opportunities to find that special gift for friends & family, all while soaking up the joyful, festive atmosphere.
Browse the list below for details of upcoming Christmas markets or read our latest blog for more on Christmas Markets & Lights Switch-On Events.
Looking for more inspiration? Take a look at Our Christmas Gift Guide or Festive Gifting offers, where you can discover unique presents and support fantastic Cumbrian businesses at the same time.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Moresby, Whitehaven
Join us for our first ever Festive Market!
Enjoy a bit of retail therapy, where you can find unique, locally made gifts for loved ones or treat yourself to something special.
Not only will you be able to have a great shop, but you can soak up the…
Cartmel
Join us for three days of the much anticipated and fabulous YTB Christmas Festival Market! Visit our handpicked range of artisan makers & creatives, live music throughout each day, food & drink both inside and outside the barn from Harry's Cafe…
Ravenglass
Alan Cleaver and his wife Lesley Park conjure up the spirit of Cumbria's Christmas past with a look back at some of the customs and traditions of yesteryear including Eskdale's Christmas carol, delivering the Christmas post, snow pancakes and a…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is set to sparkle once again as its much-loved Christmas Fair returns for a weekend of festive fun from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December 2025.
Expect plenty of festive activities, shopping, and celebration – plus delicious seasonal…
Ambleside
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,…
Carlisle
Christmas comes alive in Carlisle: festive markets, music, and magic in the city centre.
Carlisle is set to glisten this festive season with the launch of two Saturday Christmas themed markets, adding to the city's regular Friday open-air markets…
Longtail 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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